HR and Safety Coordinator

UFP Industries • Kentwood, MI

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About The Position

The HR and Safety Coordinator supports the development and retention of a strong team aligned with Advantage Label and Packaging’s core values. The role manages recruiting, evaluation, hiring, training, and accountability processes and maintains confidential employment, compensation, benefits, and review documentation. It also coordinates, facilitates, and supervises the facility’s safety programs and initiatives.

Requirements

• At least four weeks of in-office training.
• Familiarity with computers, data entry, and Microsoft products.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study desired.
• Prior business experience in HR or management desired.
• Experience with First Aid and CPR preferred.
• Working knowledge of OSHA preferred.
• Computer skills relating to the company, including Microsoft Office, Work Day, and Workforce.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Advantage’s core values and help build a strong team.
• Lead recruiting, screening, interviewing, and hiring, and coordinate orientation and training.
• Ensure successful onboarding of new hires.
• Coordinate with UFPI HR on employee health insurance, benefits, co-pays, retirement plans, and related information; make plan details and options available to employees.
• Collaborate with department managers on employee reviews.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and track important dates, including performance reviews and annual benefits renewals.
• Manage the time and attendance system and submit payroll for review and approval.
• Assist employees with paperwork, online systems, benefits, PTO, leave matters, and related questions.
• Understand and communicate company policies, vacation schedules, guidelines, and available benefits.
• Facilitate employee engagement and events.
• Lead the Safety Team and ensure required compliance.
• Inspect facility operations to verify safe work practices, proper PPE use, and the presence and operation of required machine guards.
• Facilitate investigations of accidents and near misses, identify trends and causes, and ensure corrective measures are implemented.
• Work with management to develop safety programs and incentives as appropriate.
• Maintain the OSHA 300 log and other required reports.
• Prepare regular and special reports as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed