Safety/Human Resources Assistant

Safety/Human Resources Assistant



Job Summary:

This position is split between Safety Coordinating duties and assisting the Human Resources Manager with the day-to-day Human Resources functions. The ideal candidate will have an interest and prior experience in administrating Safety programs and OSHA compliance. Prior experience working in a fast-paced environment with continual interruptions, changing priorities and moving deadlines is a must.

Essential Functions

• Assist with administration of safety policies, procedures, and practices including OSHA compliance.
• Conduct safety committee meetings and safety trainings
• Assist with application process; schedule interviews, make job offers and schedule new hires for orientation.
• Complete and collect pre-employment and new hire paperwork.
• Communicate information via letter, phone, e-mail, etc.
• Assemble varied reports and/or packets of material for presentation of new hire orientation, safety trainings, safety committee, or other meetings.
• Provide reception support as needed for the front office.
• Prepare and compose from rough draft, a variety of memos, letters, correspondence and reports.
• Assist with maintaining and updating employee data in various databases, including Excel.
• Maintain accurate filing systems for employee records.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Perform a variety of other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.
• Local travel is regularly required.
• Out of state travel is occasionally required.
• OSHA certification will be required upon hire

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in administration of Safety Programs and OSHA regulations is preferred; OSHA certification is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in Human resources principles and practices is preferred.
• Must have the ability to accurately complete multiple tasks simultaneously, with frequent interruptions.
• Must be proficient in the use of general and specialized office equipment, computer and software applications including: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power point, laminator, copier, fax, scanner, shredder, and other basic office equipment.
• Effective and legible written communication skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.
• Must have a strong commitment to accurately completing tasks and problem solving.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and integrity.
• Must be able to work independently with general direction, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to accurately add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions & decimals; compute rates, ratios and percentages.

Wage:

This is an hourly, non-exempt position. The starting hourly pay rate will depend upon experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Forest River offers a stable work environment that is fast paced. Our employees enjoy a competitive Wage and Benefit Package. We are looking for dedicated individuals with experience in the Industry as well as other Manufacturing Processes.