Human Resources/Safety Specialist (Coordinator) (1153664)

The Judge Group; Lake Crystal (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Mentorship program

Growth opportunities

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking an early‑career HR/Safety professional to join our Lake Crystal, MN plant. You’ll support HR and Safety functions, drive compliance, engagement, and a strong safety culture, and report to the HR/Safety Manager for mentoring and growth.

This role blends hands‑on HR work with plant‑floor safety leadership in a stable, community‑driven food manufacturing environment, with opportunities to expand responsibilities as you develop your career.

Qualifications

• High school diploma minimum.
• 2+ years HR responsibilities: workers’ compensation, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and training.
• 1+ year safety audits, compliance, or related safety functions.

Responsibilities

• Serve as HR and Safety business partner at the Lake Crystal facility.
• Drive compliance, employee engagement, and safety culture.
• Support safety audits, investigations, training and documentation.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, policy guidance, HRIS maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Location: Lake Crystal, MN

Salary: $60,000.00 USD Annually - $72,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Industry: Food Manufacturing

If you’re an early‑career HR/Safety professional ready to step into a role with real impact, this opportunity offers the perfect blend of hands‑on HR work and plant‑floor safety leadership. You’ll support a growing food manufacturing operation with a strong reputation for stability, community values, and employee longevity. This is your chance to build your career under an experienced HR/Safety Manager who will mentor, develop, and challenge you.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be the go‑to support partner for both HR and Safety functions at the Lake Crystal facility, helping drive compliance, employee engagement, and a strong safety culture. Your work will directly influence plant performance, workforce stability, and regulatory readiness.

Safety & Compliance

• Assist with safety team audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Support OSHA compliance, incident investigations, and corrective action follow‑up.
• Help deliver safety training, toolbox talks, and safety committee activities.
• Maintain safety documentation and promote daily safety awareness on the plant floor.

Human Resources

• Administer Workers’ Compensation claims and return‑to‑work coordination.
• Support recruiting efforts—job postings, screening, interview scheduling.
• Lead onboarding and orientation for new hires.
• Assist with employee relations, documentation, and policy guidance.
• Maintain HRIS updates, personnel files, and compliance records.
• Support training programs related to HR policies, safety, and workforce development.

What You Bring

• Minimum of a High School Diploma
• 2+ years of experience in HR responsibilities such as workers’ compensation, recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and training.
• 1+ years of experience in safety audits, compliance, or related safety functions.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across departments and shifts.
• High attention to detail and comfort in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Food manufacturing experience is helpful but not required.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Competitive salary ($60K–$72K)
• Excellent benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Matching 401(k), and more
• Relocation assistance
• Direct mentorship from an experienced HR/Safety Manager
• Clear growth path into other HR roles
• A stable, community‑focused employer with long‑term employees and a strong culture

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