HR Operations & Compliance Specialist

Copper State Bolt & Nut Co. has been a trusted name since 1972, known for our unwavering commitment to excellence. As a family and women-owned business, we serve over 16,000 customers worldwide through 30 facilities. Our dedication to quality fosters strong partnerships with customers and suppliers. While fasteners are our foundation, we also provide construction products, industrial supplies, safety items, and more. With 50 years of experience, we continue to adapt, grow, and prioritize customer satisfaction.

At Copper State, we run with the herd—fast, disciplined, and grounded in doing the right thing for our people and our customers. As we continue to grow, we’re investing in building best-in-class systems that support our teams on the floor and in the field.

This role is critical to that mission.

We are seeking an HR Operations & Compliance Specialist to support HR operations across multiple sites. This is a hands-on, operational role that goes beyond transactional HR—it is responsible for ensuring compliance, driving operational HR excellence, and building training and employee support systems that directly impact productivity, safety, and retention.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance & HR Operations

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and company policies
• Support audits, reporting, and documentation requirements
• Maintain accurate employee records and data integrity

2. Partner with Operations Leadership

• Collaborate closely with manufacturing and warehouse leaders on workforce needs
• Anticipate challenges and proactively recommend solutions
• Align HR initiatives with operational goals (productivity, safety, retention)

3. Build and Enhance Training Programs

• Partner with operations leadership to develop role-based training pathways
• Standardized training across departments (safety, SOPs, equipment, quality)
• Track and coordinate training completion (e.g., BlueVolt or internal systems)
• Identify gaps and continuously improve training effectiveness

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing, distribution, or production environments
• Proven experience building or improving onboarding and/or training programs
• Strong employee relations experience with the ability to work independently
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, hands-on operational environment
• Ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization  
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What Success Looks Like

·       Ensure HR operations run smoothly and compliantly across all sites.

·       Anticipate workforce challenges and provide practical solutions.

·       Build and improve role-based training programs that enhance safety, productivity, and retention.

·       Maintain accurate HR data and reporting for informed decision-making.

·       Create a supportive environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Why This Role Matters

You will serve as the bridge between HR and operations. By driving compliance, improving training, and supporting our people, you help Copper State run fast, disciplined, and with integrity—boosting retention, safety, and operational excellence across all sites.

Hours: 

M-F, 7am - 4pm