HR & Safety Co-op: Develop People, Training & Compliance

Amsted Rail; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Amsted Rail is seeking an Human Resources & Safety Co-Op to support HR, safety, training, and employee development in a manufacturing setting. You will gain hands-on experience with recruiting, onboarding, records management, training systems, workforce analytics, and OSHA compliance.

The role involves collaboration with plant leadership and operations, with exposure to both hourly and salaried staff. The position emphasizes developing practical skills in labor relations, safety training, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
• Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week during the academic year and up to 40 hours per week during the summer.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting activities including job postings, candidate screening, interview scheduling, career fairs, and onboarding.
• Support employee onboarding and orientation programs.
• Assist with maintenance of employee records and HRIS data.
• Prepare reports and analyze workforce metrics including attendance, turnover, overtime, and staffing trends.
• Support benefits enrollment, employee communications, and wellness initiatives.
• Support annual performance review processes and employee development programs.
• Assist with labor relations activities, grievance tracking, and collective bargaining agreement administration.
• Participate in employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Assist with administration and maintenance of the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Develop and update training materials, curricula, work instructions, and employee development programs.
• Track training completion and generate compliance reports.
• Assist with safety audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives.
• Support development and revision of safety training programs.
• Assist with maintaining OSHA and safety-related records.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
• Support contractor safety and employee safety communication programs.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree pursuit in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Amsted Rail is seeking an Human Resources & Safety Co-Op to support HR, safety, training, and employee development in a manufacturing setting. You will gain hands-on experience with recruiting, onboarding, records management, training systems, workforce analytics, and OSHA compliance.

The role involves collaboration with plant leadership and operations, with exposure to both hourly and salaried staff. The position emphasizes developing practical skills in labor relations, safety training, and