Environmental Health and Safety/Human Resources Manager

Do you have a passion for safety? Do you want to work for a respected company that cares about its employees, encourages career growth, and is thriving?

If you want to be part of something that helps people stay safe — and make a difference in the world — apply today for a position with Sugaright!

We offer a positive workplace culture, competitive compensation, and a great benefits package that includes professional development and education assistance. Please go to www.sugaright.com to learn more about our company.

This role is a hybrid role that does encompass both EHS and HR. This is a start up location and will have a heavy focus on program stand up and recruitment

Primary Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Health and Safety (H&S)

• Function as a primary H & S resource person at each operating site;
• Conduct new employee H & S orientation training, as well as on-going and refresher training as required;
• Ensure all training and employee and facility certification documentation is completed and maintained as required
• Conduct regular facility inspections to identify potential H & S issues;
• Work with plant managers, supervisors, and employees to mitigate any identified hazards;
• · Ensure the implementation and on-going administration of all H & S programs and requirements including:

• (i) GHS (haz-com) compliance, including SDS compilation;
• (ii) Visitor and Contractor Safety programs;
• (iii) Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and LO/TO programs;
• (iv) Development and support of Safety Committees and safety suggestion program;

• Conduct incident investigations and assist with reporting requirements;
• Assist in managing the relationship with the company employer medical provider, including the coordination and management of work-related injuries and the workers compensation program, and pre-employment physical evaluations and drug screening;
• Function as the primary point of contact for any OSHA inquiries and investigations;

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – Human Resources (HR)

• Function as the primary HR resource person at each operating site;
• Conduct new employee HR orientation training and onboarding, as well as on-going and refresher training as required;
• Ensure all HR training and certification documentation is completed and maintained as required: Sexual harassment, workplace violence, Employee Handbook,
• Partner with Plant Manager to recruit, interview, test and select site employees;
• Perform all required activities to insure successful and accurate employee time capture, and accurate and timely payroll the operation, including attendance and PTO record keeping.
• Timely and accurately, create and maintain (digitally and paper) all appropriate individual employee HR records and data: personal, payroll, benefits, discipline, job changes, wage changes, performance reviews, transfers, terminations, etc.
• Conduct initial HR incident investigations, report to the VP of HR, Safety and Environmental, and assist with resolution requirements;
• Administer employee separation data: discipline history, event investigation, manager and employee counseling, exit interviews, turnover statistics, Unemployment claims, etc.
• Create and conduct programs for benefits open enrollment, changes to timekeeping and payroll procedures, performance evaluations; HR audits, wage, and salary surveys
• Accurate and timely communication with VP of HR, Safety and Environmental to support the “Best People Best Workplace” environment.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Health and Safety preferred, or associate degree with 3 years of related experience and/or training.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Bi-lingual English and Spanish fluency preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written required.
• Ability to effectively gather and present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, customers, and the general public required.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $72,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Requirements

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience

• EHS: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: One location