HR and Safety Coordinator

UFP Industries•Kentwood, MI

About The Position

The Human Resources & Safety Coordinator builds and maintains a strong team by managing recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, employee records, and accountability processes. The coordinator maintains confidential documentation related to employment, compensation, benefits, and reviews; supports employees with HR and benefits questions; and works with UFPI HR and department managers on employee matters. The role also coordinates and supervises facility safety programs and initiatives. It leads the Safety Team, monitors safe work practices and required protective equipment and machine guards, supports accident and near-miss investigations, tracks corrective measures, maintains OSHA reports, and prepares reports as needed. The position requires a minimum of four weeks of in-office training.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
  • Familiarity with computers, data entry, and Microsoft products.
  • Prior business experience in HR or management is desired.
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field of study is desired.

Nice To Haves

  • First Aid and CPR experience.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA.
  • Prior business experience in HR or management.
  • A bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Responsibilities

  • Represent Advantage 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 health insurance, benefits, co-pays, retirement plans, and other employee matters.
  • Make plan details and options available to employees and communicate them.
  • 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 & Attendance system and submit payroll for review and approval.
  • Assist employees with paperwork, online systems, benefits, PTO, leave issues, and questions.
  • Communicate company policies, vacation schedules, guidelines, and available benefits to employees.
  • Facilitate employee engagement and events.
  • Lead the Safety Team and ensure required compliance.
  • Inspect facility operations to ensure safe work practices, proper PPE use, and operational 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.
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