HR & Safety Advisor

Role Overview

• Serve as the primary HR contact for hourly and salaried plant employees
• Provide daily HR support by being visible, accessible, and responsive to employee needs
• Administer and maintain timekeeping, payroll processing and attendance records
• Lead employee relations investigations, documenting findings and partnering with leadership on corrective actions
• Support supervisors in managing performance, including coaching, documentation, and development plans
• Coordinate salary and hourly staffing needs, including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training
• Oversee new hire orientation and ensure all manufacturing employees receive required safety and job specific training
• Monitor attendance patterns; coach supervisors on application of the attendance policy
• Ensure timely and accurate administration of FMLA, ADA, EEOC, workers’ compensation, and other regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance with company policies, employment laws, and plant expectations
• Partner with leadership to support culture efforts, engagement programs, retention strategies, and workforce planning
• Act as a change management leader with strong emphasis on operations and productivity improvements
• Conduct daily safety walkthroughs, job observations, and hazard identification on the production floor
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development in partnership with corporate safety team
• Ensure all OSHA logs, safety metrics, and documentation are completed accurately and submitted on time
• Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, lockout/tagout refreshers, and other regulatory training
• Be a daily presence in production areas to understand issues, build relationships, and communicate proactively

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Safety, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience in manufacturing
• 3–5 years of HR and/or Safety experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, safety programs, and HR compliance requirements
• Ability to work effectively on the production floor, build trust, and communicate across all levels
• Strong problem solving, coaching, and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Supportive working environment
• Career paths
• Opportunities for learning and growth