The Human Resources Coordinator – Safety & Compliance coordinates the development and implementation of the Company’s safety program and general health, safety, and labor compliance needs.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and reporting practices comply with state and federal laws including distribution of labor law posters and other related notifications.
• Act as the Company’s Safety Officer and conducts monthly Safety Committee meetings and safety audits as necessary.
• Create and implement workplace health and safety plans and procedures to establish a “Safety First” Company culture.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and reports related to work-related accidents; prepare preventative measures plan in response to incidents.
• Prepare annual OSHA 300 report, EEO, ACA, and other related compliance filings.
• Prepare and implement annual Safety Training calendar and document training compliance for employee files.
• Provide training, information, and recommendations to supervisors and management for health and safety issues affecting the Company.
• Develop and provide on-boarding training and materials for safety-related items for new employees.
• Ensure applicable licenses, permits, and tests are attained and maintained by employees in positions requiring such (i.e. CDL drivers, spray applicators, etc.)
• Ensure applicable licenses and permits required of the Company are in compliance.
• Prepare responses to personnel file requests and other employment related third-party requests for information and documents (including employment verifications).
• Review, process, and respond to claims for workers comp/L&I; develop and implement light duty and return-to-work plans for eligible employees.
• Maintain intra/interdepartmental workflow by providing information to and cooperating with co-workers in relation to health and safety matters that affect short-term or long-term labor availability.
• Assist with the recommendation and implementation of employee benefit programs.
• Assist with review and update of company policies.
• Provide recommendations for disciplinary action related to violation of Company’s policies.
• Prepare ADA assessments to accompany all position descriptions.
• Prepare ergonomic assessments and recommendations to mitigate workers comp claims.
• Research and report on legislative and regulatory changes related to health, safety, and labor issues effecting the Company.

• Assist with leveraging the HRIS capability to streamline HR operations.
• Ensure proper maintenance and documentation of employee files.
• Advocate for employee needs and ways to meet those needs.
• Assist with other HR tasks including special projects and audits as needed.

Experience: Two years or more in a comparable role or demonstrated experience in a leadership position required.

Education/Training: Background in Human Resources or Business administration preferred. English/Spanish Bilingual highly preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, including listening, oral, and written. Able to effectively present information to management and groups of people.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Ability to balance employee advocacy with company interests.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in relation to overall HR and Company needs.
• Knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Proficient computer and typing skills, with intermediate knowledge/skills in MS Office Suite and ability to quickly master the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Possess a high degree of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and confidentiality.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.