HR Payroll/ EHS Safety Assistant Manager (SMT-Line company)

Job Title: HR Payroll/ EHS Safety Assistant Manager (SMT-Line company)

Job Classification: Specialist- Assistant Manager level 

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

Org Unit: Human Resources

Job Summary

The HR & EHS Safety Assistant Manager is responsible for overseeing payroll administration and supporting the company's Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs. This position ensures compliance with payroll regulations, environmental and safety requirements, and company policies while supporting overall HR operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Payroll Administration
 • Process payroll records for all current and new salary/hourly team members, including W-4 information.
 • Process weekly hourly, bi-weekly salary, and monthly expatriate payrolls.
 • Maintain payroll-related employee information, including address changes, withholding elections, and payroll deductions.
 • Review weekly time records and resolve discrepancies related to attendance, overtime, shift differentials, and paid/unpaid absences.
 • Enter payroll hours, special payments, and deductions into payroll systems.
 • Submit payroll for processing in a timely manner.
 • Prepare manual payroll checks when necessary due to payroll corrections or terminations.
 • Process child support and garnishment orders.
 • Respond to unemployment compensation claims and employment verification requests.
 • Prepare and submit monthly payroll reports to management.
 • Maintain payroll schedules, including pay increases and benefit deduction effective dates.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS)
 • Coordinate and maintain Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Safety Management System requirements.
 • Support internal audits and compliance activities related to environmental, health, safety, and quality systems.
 • Develop, implement, and maintain company policies in compliance with local, state, and federal environmental, health, and safety regulations.
 • Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental, health, and safety laws and regulations.
 • Conduct risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and support corrective actions to eliminate or control workplace hazards.
 • Coordinate hazardous waste management activities and maintain hazardous material inventories.
 • Serve as primary emergency coordinator for hazardous waste and spill response activities.
 • Maintain and update emergency response plans and procedures.
 • Coordinate employee safety and environmental training programs, including new hire orientation.
 • Monitor legal requirements and maintain EHS documentation and records.
 • Serve as the company contact for federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
 • Support departments during process, equipment, or operational changes by identifying and mitigating safety risks.
 • Supervise janitorial services and support facility-related safety initiatives.

Human Resources Support
 • Support HR functions including HRIS administration, employee relations, policy implementation, and general affairs activities.
 • Assist with investigations, employee communications, and special HR projects as assigned.
 • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements
 • Experience in payroll processing required.
 • Experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) functions preferred.
 • Manufacturing experience preferred.
 • Familiarity with payroll systems (ADP preferred).
 

Education / Training
 • High School Diploma or GED required.
 • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
 • 3-5 years of payroll, HR, EHS, or related experience.
 • Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
 • RCRA Certification preferred.
 • OSHA 30-Hour Certification preferred.

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* Additional details regarding benefits will be provided upon request during the interview.