HR & Safety Specialist

Guild Associates Inc•Dublin, OH

About The Position

Guild Associates is seeking a proactive and experienced HR & Safety Specialist to lead both human resources initiatives and workplace safety programs. This dual-role position combines responsibilities from HR Generalist and Safety Manager functions, ensuring a compliant, engaged, and safety-focused workplace. Human Resources (HR) Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, from job postings to new hire orientation. Ensure staffing needs are met by monitoring manpower rosters and collaborating with department leads. Employee Relations: Serve as a resource for employee inquiries, manage conflict resolution, handle terminations, and maintain a respectful workplace aligned with company values and legal standards. Performance & Development: Oversee performance management programs, conduct coaching and feedback sessions, and coordinate employee training and development initiatives. Benefits & Payroll Support: Act as backup for benefits enrollment, payroll processing, and attendance tracking. Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries as needed. HRIS Management: Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS system and generate reports for management use. Compliance: Ensure adherence to employment laws and HR policies, updating documentation and educating employees accordingly. Employee Engagement: Promote wellness and engagement initiatives to foster a positive work environment. Safety Responsibilities Safety Policy Development: Enforce, implement, and continuously improve safety programs and procedures in compliance with OSHA, state, and federal regulations. Inspections & Audits: Conduct routine inspections and safety audits to identify and correct workplace hazards. Incident Investigation: Investigate workplace incidents and near-misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective/preventive actions. Training: Lead safety training for employees, covering emergency procedures, PPE usage, hazard communication, and more. Safety Culture: Collaborate with managers to promote a culture of safety awareness across all levels of the organization. Recordkeeping & Reporting: Maintain documentation related to inspections, incidents, safety meetings, and training sessions. Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on evolving safety regulations and best practices, ensuring the facility remains compliant.

Requirements

2+ years of progressive experience in HR and/or safety within a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of employment law, OSHA regulations, and safety standards.
Experience with HRIS systems and safety recordkeeping.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to lead training sessions and engage employees at all levels.
Ethical, adaptable, and highly organized.
Ability to work independently with self-discipline required.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or related safety certification preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, Business, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts, from job postings to new hire orientation.
Ensure staffing needs are met by monitoring manpower rosters and collaborating with department leads.
Serve as a resource for employee inquiries, manage conflict resolution, handle terminations, and maintain a respectful workplace aligned with company values and legal standards.
Oversee performance management programs, conduct coaching and feedback sessions, and coordinate employee training and development initiatives.
Act as backup for benefits enrollment, payroll processing, and attendance tracking.
Assist employees with benefit-related inquiries as needed.
Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS system and generate reports for management use.
Ensure adherence to employment laws and HR policies, updating documentation and educating employees accordingly.
Promote wellness and engagement initiatives to foster a positive work environment.
Enforce, implement, and continuously improve safety programs and procedures in compliance with OSHA, state, and federal regulations.
Conduct routine inspections and safety audits to identify and correct workplace hazards.
Investigate workplace incidents and near-misses, determine root causes, and implement corrective/preventive actions.
Lead safety training for employees, covering emergency procedures, PPE usage, hazard communication, and more.
Collaborate with managers to promote a culture of safety awareness across all levels of the organization.
Maintain documentation related to inspections, incidents, safety meetings, and training sessions.
Stay updated on evolving safety regulations and best practices, ensuring the facility remains compliant.