Safety, Compliance & Onboarding Specialist

TILCON CONNECTICUT INC; Newington (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Tilcon Connecticut Inc. is seeking a Safety, Compliance & Onboarding Specialist to support the employee lifecycle, coordinate safety training, manage compliance documentation, and provide HR administrative support.

This position requires attention to detail, regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The role is essential for ensuring operational and regulatory compliance while supporting new hires and maintaining organized records.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in compliance, safety, HR, or administrative coordination.
• Experience with DOT, OSHA, or MSHA compliance preferred.
• Detail-oriented and process-driven with strong accountability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track required safety training.
• Maintain and audit DOT driver qualification files.
• Generate and distribute compliance and safety reports.

Skills

Compliance experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Regulatory knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data tracking systems

Job description

Career Opportunities: Safety, Compliance & Onboarding Specialist (529511)

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH company, has played a vital role in building infrastructure around our state, serving the market from 23 locations throughout Connecticut. As a leading supplier of quality crushed stone, hot mix asphalt, and ready mix concrete, Tilcon Connecticut has supported the construction of superior roads, buildings and bridges. The most respected name in the construction industry, from the quarry to the road, Tilcon Connecticut does it all!

The Safety, Compliance & Onboarding Specialist supports the employee lifecycle by coordinating new hire onboarding, facilitating orientation, and providing day-to-day HR administrative support. This role also manages training compliance, safety documentation, and regulatory tracking (OSHA, DOT, and MSHA) to ensure employees meet company and regulatory requirements. The Specialist maintains accurate employee and compliance records, supports audit readiness, and partners closely with HR, Safety, Operations, and the Payroll/Compliance Manager.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Safety & Training Compliance

• Coordinate & track required safety training (OSHA, MSHA, Smith Driving, Harassment Prevention, etc.)
• Administer & verify completion of new hire safety orientation/training before field assignment
• Maintain training records in systems ensuring accuracy and completion status
• Monitor compliance with OSHA 10 certifications and other required credentials

DOT & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain and audit DOT driver qualification files, ensuring compliance with federal and company standards
• Track and coordinate drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment, random, and post-incident testing
• Monitor and maintain medical cards and expiration tracking
• Ensure all compliance records are current, complete, and audit-ready

Recordkeeping & Reporting

• Maintain organized, electronic compliance files for employees and training documentation
• Enter and track safety training attendance and documentation
• Support OSHA recordkeeping (300/300A logs) and required reporting
• Assist with MSHA reporting and tracking of required training hours
• Generate and distribute compliance and safety reports as needed
• Support reporting, documentation, and follow-up related to workplace incidents

Administrative, HR & Coordination Support

• Support new hire onboarding activities, including coordination of pre-employment requirements, onboarding paperwork, and employee set-up processes.
• Conduct and present new hire orientations, reviewing company policies, safety requirements, and onboarding documentation.
• Maintain employee onboarding, compliance, and personnel records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support policy and procedure documentation and updates.
• Assist with audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Assist with HR administrative functions, employee data entry, reporting, and record maintenance.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and compliance information.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in compliance, safety, HR, or administrative coordination
• Experience with DOT, OSHA, or MSHA compliance preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tracking systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data tracking systems
• Ability to work cross-functionally with field and office teams
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Detail-oriented and process-driven
• Strong accountability and ownership of compliance tasks
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working with data, audits, and regulatory requirements
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, printers, etc.
• Proficiency of MS Excel and Word applications required.
• Ability to analyze issues independently.
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure.
• Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear.
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit and use hands.
• Frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Standard office environment.
• Tempo is fast-paced with deadlines.
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be moderate.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay - range $26.00 - $30.00 hourly
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmitive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.