HR & Safety Specialist

Job Summary:

The HR & Safety Specialist is primarily responsible for overseeing workplace safety, regulatory compliance, injury prevention, workers' compensation administration, and employee training initiatives. This role partners with management and site HR personnel to promote a safe work environment, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and support workforce development. The position also provides support for HR-related activities including onboarding, recordkeeping, recruiting support, and compliance administration.

Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Human Resources:
   • Assist with new hire orientation and onboarding, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
   • Maintain HR records and documentation, including personnel files, training records, certifications, and compliance documentation.
   • Support recruiting activities and the employee onboarding process.
   • Assist with HR compliance initiatives and required reporting.
   • Support HR projects and workforce development initiatives.
   • Partner with site HR personnel on employee matters involving safety, return-to-work programs, and regulatory compliance.
2. Safety and Compliance:
   • Develop, implement, and maintain safety programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA, MIOSHA, and other regulatory requirements.
   • Conduct and document Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and hazard assessments for manufacturing, warehouse, and maintenance operations.
   • Conduct safety training sessions for employees on topics such as hazard identification, safe work practices, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
   • Perform regular safety inspections and audits of facilities, equipment, and work processes to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
   • Investigate accidents, injuries, near misses, and unsafe conditions, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
   • Coordinate safety committee meetings and track corrective actions to completion.
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for safety-related inquiries, concerns, and incident reporting.
   • Maintain required OSHA/MIOSHA records, reports, and documentation.
3. Risk Management:
   • Manage workers' compensation claims from initial injury reporting through claim closure.
   • Coordinate return-to-work and modified duty programs in partnership with supervisors and HR personnel.
   • Work with insurance providers, third-party administrators, medical providers, and legal counsel to manage workers' compensation claims and risk-related matters.
   • Identify and assess risks to employee health and safety and develop strategies to reduce workplace injuries and losses.
   • Monitor injury and claim trends and recommend corrective actions to improve workplace safety performance.
   • Assist with insurance audits, loss-control initiatives, and risk management reporting.

1. Training and Education:
   • Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers.
   • Coordinate annual safety training, certification requirements, and compliance-related education programs.
   • Facilitate new hire safety orientation and onboarding training.
   • Coordinate with external trainers and vendors to provide specialized safety training.
   • Maintain training records and monitor employee compliance with required training programs.
   • Provide guidance and support to managers and supervisors on safety compliance, best practices, and injury prevention initiatives.