Safety / Human Resources Coordinator

Safety / Human Resources Coordinator

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dependable Safety / Human Resources Coordinator to support the day-to-day Safety, Environmental, and Human Resources needs of our manufacturing facility.

This hands-on plant-level position serves as the primary on-site HR contact for employees and supervisors while also coordinating routine safety and environmental activities.

The role works closely with plant management, EHS and HR management, and outside HR and Safety resources to support regulatory compliance, employee relations, payroll and timekeeping, recruiting and onboarding, labor relations, workplace safety, environmental compliance, and effective plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Support the implementation and administration of company safety policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct routine facility inspections, hazard assessments, and workplace risk assessments.
• Identify unsafe conditions and work practices and coordinate corrective actions with plant management.
• Assist with investigations of injuries, incidents, near misses, and property damage.
• Coordinate employee safety training, PPE requirements, and required safety documentation.
• Assist with emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and drills.
• Monitor corrective actions and promote employee participation in workplace safety initiatives.

Environmental Compliance

• Support compliance with applicable environmental and workplace regulatory requirements, including EPA, Maryland Department of the Environment, and OSHA requirements.
• Maintain environmental permits, records, reports, inspections, and regulatory documentation.
• Assist with required environmental monitoring, reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Maintain records related to waste management, air emissions, stormwater, wastewater, and other environmental programs.
• Assist with hazardous waste inspections, labeling, storage, disposal documentation, and recordkeeping.
• Coordinate with outside environmental and safety resources as needed.

Human Resources

• Serve as the primary on-site HR resource for employees, supervisors, and plant management.
• Provide day-to-day employee relations support, including workplace concerns, attendance, conduct, performance, policy questions, and employee conflicts.
• Assist management with employee coaching, counseling, disciplinary documentation, investigations, and other employee matters.
• Support HR compliance and administration, including employment documentation, required postings, personnel records, leave administration, wage and hour practices, and other employment requirements.
• Administer payroll timekeeping using Kronos and applicable systems, including reviewing time records and researching and resolving discrepancies.
• Coordinate recruiting, pre-employment activities, new-hire onboarding, orientation, and required employee documentation.
• Provide routine benefits support and assist with unemployment claims, workers' compensation administration, employment verifications, and related matters.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel, payroll, attendance, benefits, and other HR records.
• Research and resolve routine HR and compliance questions and coordinate with outside HR resources on more complex matters as appropriate.

Labor Relations

• Support the day-to-day administration of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Assist management with union-related matters involving attendance, seniority, job bidding, overtime, discipline, and other contract provisions.
• Assist with grievances by gathering information, reviewing records, maintaining documentation, coordinating meetings, and tracking responses.
• Participate in labor-management discussions as appropriate and maintain a professional working relationship with union representatives.
• Identify and escalate complex labor relations matters when additional HR or labor relations support is appropriate.

Experience & Qualifications

• Three or more years of relevant experience in Human Resources, safety, payroll, manufacturing administration, or a comparable role preferred.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working in a union environment or with a collective bargaining agreement preferred.
• Working knowledge of employee relations, HR administration, payroll/timekeeping, and employment recordkeeping.
• Experience supporting workplace safety programs, inspections, training, corrective actions, and documentation.
• Environmental compliance or environmental administration experience preferred.
• Payroll and timekeeping experience; Kronos and/or ADP experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other standard business applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively with hourly employees, supervisors, plant management, union representatives, and outside resources.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and business information.
• Dependable, approachable, and comfortable working independently in a hands-on manufacturing environment,

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• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person