HR and Safety Coordinator

UFP Industries, Inc; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Label and Packaging, a UFPI Packaging Company, seeks a Human Resources & Safety Coordinator to lead recruiting, onboarding, benefits, and payroll support while ensuring a safe and compliant workplace at the Kentwood, MI facility.

The role requires collaboration with plant management to maintain HR records, administer health insurance, and communicate policy details. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential in this busy, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in HR or management is desirable.
• Experience with payroll, benefits and OSHA knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding processes.
• Coordinate employee benefits, payroll data, and retirement plans.
• Manage HR records and ensure confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Oversee facility safety programs, incident investigations, and OSHA reporting.
• Partner with management to administer performance reviews and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

English language proficiency

Payroll support

Benefits coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Workday

HR systems

Job description

About Us

• Advantage Label and Packaging, a UFPI Packaging Company, was built upon the belief that relationships are the fundamental elements for success. From our customers and suppliers to our team members, our goal is to create long-term partnerships based on trust. Our unique approach to labeling solutions is to be the expert and trusted advisor for every piece of the puzzle, not just printed labels. The breadth of our solutions includes equipment, software, technical support, and service. This has led to us growing our sales nationwide and internationally.

Job Summary

• The Human Resources & Safety Coordinator champions the effort to build and keep an awesome team, built on our core values. Critical to this effort is the need to manage a robust system for recruiting, evaluating, hiring, training, leading, and providing accountability. The HRSC ensures that all required documentation for employment, compensation, benefits and reviews is maintained and held confidentially. The HRSC is also responsible for the coordination, facilitation, and supervision of the facility's safety programs and initiatives.

General Duties of the Human Resources & Safety Coordinator

• Put all Advantage Core Values on display and help build a great team.
• Lead recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring effort, and coordinate orientation and training processes.
• Ensure successful on-boarding of all new hires.
• Work with UFPI HR to ensure employee related matters involving Health Insurance, Benefits, Co-Pays, and Retirement Plans, etc. are offered and maintained. Be sure information is available and communicated to employees regarding Plan Details and Options.
• Collaborate with Dept. Mgrs. regarding employee reviews.
• Maintain employee personnel records and important dates including performance reviews and annual benefits renewals.
• Manage Time & Attendance system, submitting payroll for review and approval.
• Help employees with paperwork, online systems, benefits, PTO & leave issues and questions.
• Understand and communicate to employees all company policies, vacation schedules, guidelines and benefits available to employees.
• Facilitate employee engagement and events.
• Lead Safety Team to ensure required compliance is met.
• Regularly inspect facility operations to ensure safe job practices are followed, PPE is properly utilized, and all required machine guards are in place and operational.
• Facilitate investigation of all accidents and near miss occurrences, identify trends and causes and ensure that corrective measures are implemented.
• Work with management to develop safety programs and incentives as appropriate.
• Maintain OSHA 300 log and other required reports.
• Prepare regular and special reports as required.

Required Training

• Minimum of 4 weeks in office training.
• Computer Skills relating to the company including Microsoft Office, Work Day, Workforce

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field of study desired.

Required Experience

• Prior Business Experience in HR or Management desired.
• Experience with Computer, Data Entry and/or Microsoft Products.
• Preferred experience in First Aid and CPR and working knowledge of OSHA.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking.
• Computer, data entry and Microsoft products familiarity.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.