Safety & Human Resources Assistant

Mittera Group Inc•Pineville, NC

just now•Onsite

About The Position

The Safety and Human Resources Assistant is a role positioned to partner closely with plant leadership and will serve as the primary point of contact for onsite employee relations, safety programs and assisting with customer service relations. This role balances regulatory compliance, people leadership and day-to-day operational support to ensure a safe, compliant and engaged workforce with providing professional support to internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for leading workplace safety initiates in our Pineville, North Carolina location in line with our Mittera Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Director’s safety plan and have monthly reporting goals to Mittera’s regional safety director. You will be responsible for onboarding new hires, capturing all required documentation and working directly with the offsite Human Resources Manager to partner for all onsite needs, including driving people initiatives like recognition and mentorship programs.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
Strict adherence to confidentiality obligations and protecting sensitive information.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and ability to work effectively with broad range of audiences (senior management level to front-line production employees).
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Knowledge of applicable compliance obligations.
Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems.
Good judgement and decision-making ability.
Ability to use specialized computer software and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Capable of prioritizing and executing projects with minimal supervision
Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety-oriented
Experience supporting hourly manufacturing workforces
Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and employment law compliance or interest in gaining certifications as you grow in this role
Ability to balance compliance, people leadership, and operational priorities
Safety leadership and compliance management
Employee relations and conflict resolution
Continuous improvement mindset
Frequent use of word processing and other computer programs, and other stationary work at an office workstation for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.
Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination.
Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility.
Must be able to effectively communicate with managers, employees, and others in person and by phone.

Responsibilities

Own the facility’s safety program, including OSHA compliance, training, audits, and incident reporting
Conduct safety orientations, ongoing training, and refresher programs for employees
Lead accident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans
Maintain safety documentation, logs, and reporting requirements
Partner with EHS and plant leadership to drive a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement
Serve as the main, onsite support person for the offsite Human Resources Manager
Lead onboarding new hires and collecting and submitting required documentation
Be a coach and liaison for new hires as questions arise
Drive onsite initiatives that support employee recognition
Drive onsite initiatives that support employee mentorship
Drive onsite initiatives that support HR leadership initiatives to provide an engaging environment for our workforce
Support our customer service representatives with helping keep workflows organized and documented
Serve as a backup when customer service team members are out of the office
Support internal communication and cross-functional coordination within the office and plant
Perform additional duties and assist with other projects as requested.