HR Specialist

Duties/Responsibilities:
Safety:

• Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing company's employee safety at work.
• Ensure that the company complies and adheres to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) guidelines to reduce work-related injuries.
• Collaborates with management to develop, prepare, and implement safety policies and procedures.
• Coordinates the safety programs to promote and ensure a safe working environment.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of safety.
• Reviews current safety training and recommends revisions, improvements, and updates.
• Submits recommendations for improvements and additions to the safety management program including emergency preparedness, accident prevention, general safety, and risk management.
• Identifies opportunities to minimize workplace injuries, accidents, and health problems.
• Shares environmental safety information with appropriate levels in the organization.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local safety laws, regulations, codes, and rules.

Recruiting:

• Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process.
• Collaborates with department managers to identify and draft detailed and accurate job descriptions and hiring criteria.
• Identifies and implements efficient and effective recruiting methods and strategies based on the available role, industry standards, and the needs of the organization.
• Assists with job posting and advertising processes.
• Screens applications and selects qualified candidates.
• Schedules interviews; oversees preparation of interview questions and other hiring and selection materials.
• Assists with the interview process, attending and conducting interviews with supervisors.
• Collaborates with the hiring manager and/or other human resource staff during the offer process for start dates, and other pertinent details.

Other:

Performs duties to assist the HR team with training manuals, payroll, leave of absence, workman’s compensation, employee relations, new processes, equipment training, and employee appreciation.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Experience with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct training.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Google Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

• High School degree required.
• At least one year of safety and/or recruiting experience is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct safety inspections.