Human Resource and Safety Manager

Voluntary Protection Programs Participants' Association, Inc.; Rock Hill, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

KHC Environmental is seeking an HR & Safety Manager to oversee HR processes and help strengthen the company-wide safety program. This hands-on role requires experience in recruiting, employee relations, and HR compliance, with the flexibility to work at active job sites and coordinate safety initiatives with Operations.

The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and capable of building practical HR systems in a growing organization. Safety experience is a plus, but not required.

Qualifications

• Previous Human Resources experience.
• Experience with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and employee documentation.
• Working knowledge of employment practices and HR compliance.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and follow-through.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters professionally.
• Ability to work effectively with employees, field leadership, and company leadership.
• Comfortable visiting active job sites as needed.
• Ability to create, improve, and maintain processes in a growing company.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HR processes including recruiting, postings, screening, interviews, offers, onboarding and documentation.
• Partner with leadership to identify staffing needs and manage employee records for payroll and compliance.
• Provide managers with practical guidance on HR matters and ensure consistent practices across the company.
• Support performance reviews, promotions, terminations, and employee changes.
• Lead and improve the company-wide safety program and OSHA recordkeeping.
• Coordinate safety training, certifications, renewals, and incident investigations.
• Assist with workers' compensation coordination and driver qualification files as needed.

Skills

HR experience

Recruiting

Onboarding

Employee relations

HR compliance

Communication

Confidentiality

Field collaboration

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Summary

KHC Environmental is a growing erosion control and site services company seeking an HR & Safety Manager to oversee our human resources processes while helping lead and strengthen our company-wide safety program.

This is a hands-on role for someone with an HR background who is organized, proactive, and comfortable working with both office and field employees. The ideal candidate can manage recruiting and employee processes, maintain compliance, build practical systems, and work alongside Operations to create a strong culture of safety and accountability.

Previous HR experience is required. Safety experience is preferred but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources & Recruiting

• Manage recruiting, job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, hiring documentation, and onboarding.
• Work with company leadership to identify current and future staffing needs.
• Maintain accurate and organized employee records and documentation.
• Manage HR processes related to performance reviews, corrective actions, promotions, employee changes, and terminations.
• Provide managers with practical guidance on employee-related matters.
• Help ensure employee practices are consistent across the company.
• Maintain accurate employee information needed for payroll and other administrative processes.
• Assist with PTO, offboarding, and other employee administration.
• Help develop and improve HR processes as the company continues to grow.

Safety & Compliance

• Help lead and continuously improve KHC's company-wide safety program.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety audits and inspections.
• Work with Operations to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Coordinate new-hire safety orientation, required training, certifications, renewals, and training records.
• Maintain safety documentation and OSHA-related recordkeeping.
• Coordinate workplace injury, incident, and near-miss documentation and investigations.
• Assist with workers' compensation coordination and follow-up.
• Help maintain applicable driver qualification files, MVR requirements, drug and alcohol testing documentation, and renewals.
• Identify recurring safety issues and work with leadership to develop practical solutions.
• Ensure required HR and safety records remain organized, current, and audit-ready.

Required:

• Previous Human Resources experience
• Experience with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, employee relations, and employee documentation
• Working knowledge of employment practices and HR compliance
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and follow-through
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive employee matters professionally
• Ability to work effectively with employees, field leadership, and company leadership
• Comfortable visiting active job sites as needed
• Ability to create, improve, and maintain processes in a growing company

Preferred:

• Previous workplace safety or OSHA compliance experience
• Construction, erosion control, or other field-based industry experience
• Experience with workers' compensation
• OSHA recordkeeping or incident investigation experience
• DOT/driver qualification compliance experience
• Safety training or OSHA certifications

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have HR experience?

Location:

• Rock Hill, SC 29730 (Required)

Work Location: In person