HR Generalist, Safety

Hunter+Sage; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter+Sage is seeking an experienced HR Generalist, Safety to support HR, Employee Relations, safety compliance and workforce administration. This hands-on role requires strong judgment and the ability to partner with employees, managers, and branch leadership across multiple sites.

The role covers investigations, HR policy, compliance, onboarding, safety training, and incident documentation with a focus on accurate records and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or conducting workplace investigations with objective documentation.
• Knowledge of employment laws, OSHA recordkeeping, workers' compensation, and safety administration.
• Strong employee relations skills with discretion for confidential matters.
• Proficiency with HRIS/HR software and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations matters, policy violations, performance issues, and conduct concerns.
• Conduct or support workplace, safety, and incident investigations with documentation and follow-up.
• Maintain confidential records and escalate significant concerns appropriately.
• Coordinate HR compliance, onboarding, HRIS maintenance, and general HR admin.
• Assist with safety training, incident documentation, OSHA records, and safety metrics.

Skills

Employee relations

HR compliance

Investigations

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS/LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our client is a growing, multi-location organization within the industrial/heavy equipment sector. They are seeking an experienced HR Generalist, Safety to join their team and serve as a key resource across Human Resources, Employee Relations, Safety Compliance, and workforce administration.

This is a hands-on, highly visible role for an HR professional who enjoys balancing employee relations and general HR responsibilities with safety, compliance, and incident administration. The ideal candidate will bring strong judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently with employees, managers, branch leadership, vendors, insurance partners, and other stakeholders.

What You'll Do

Human Resources & Employee Relations

• Support employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, policy violations, performance issues, and conduct matters.
• Conduct and/or support workplace, employee relations, safety, and incident investigations, including employee interviews, documentation, findings, and follow-up.
• Maintain confidential investigation and employee records and **escalate** significant concerns appropriately.
• Assist with corrective actions, performance documentation, policy interpretation, and consistent application of company policies.
• Support HR compliance, audits, personnel documentation, HRIS maintenance, onboarding, and general HR administration.
• Administer employee programs and HR processes, including the company cell phone allowance.
• Support HR and Safety special projects, process improvements, audits, and system implementations.

Safety & Compliance

• Administer safety and compliance training, including scheduling, tracking, reporting, and manager follow-up.
• Maintain safety software, employee records, and incident documentation.
• Support OSHA recordkeeping, including OSHA 300/300A logs, annual postings, and required documentation.
• Prepare monthly safety metrics and reporting, including TRIR and LTIR.
• Coordinate branch safety meetings, Toolbox Talks, Safety Moments, and recurring safety training.
• Coordinate workers' compensation claims and documentation, partnering with employees, managers, carriers, adjusters, and medical providers.
• Coordinate vehicle and property incident administration, documentation, investigation, and follow-up.
• Coordinate post-accident drug and alcohol testing, chain-of-custody documentation, work restrictions, and return-to-work follow-up.
• Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) materials and coordinate required updates.
• Support subcontractor prequalification submissions and Job Hazard Analyses as needed.
• Coordinate occupational clinic relationships and post-accident processes.
• Assist with insurance captive reporting, compliance training, and related safety administration.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally in an HR Generalist, Employee Relations, HR Compliance, or HR/Safety support capacity.
• Demonstrated experience supporting or conducting workplace investigations and preparing clear, objective documentation.
• Working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, OSHA recordkeeping, workers' compensation, and workplace safety administration.
• Strong employee relations skills with the judgment and discretion to handle sensitive and confidential matters.
• Excellent organizational, communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/LMS platforms; ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple locations and partner with employees and leaders at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Experience within heavy equipment, crane, construction, manufacturing, industrial, transportation, or another safety-sensitive environment.
• Multi-location and/or multi-state workforce experience.
• PHR, SHRM-CP, OSHA, workplace investigation, or other relevant HR/Safety certification or training.