Safety Coordinator

San Diego Humane Society; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including Birthday Day O

Comprehensive benefits package

403(b) retirement plan with 5% match

Free pet adoptions, vaccines, spay/ne

Job summary

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Safety Coordinator for our Employee Engagement (HR) team to oversee safety programs, inspections, and workers’ compensation administration. Based at the San Diego Campus, the role involves training, incident investigations, IIPP support, and partnering with staff to maintain a safe, inclusive workplace.

The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or recognized safety certification, a valid CA driver’s license, and proficiency with Microsoft

Qualifications

• Associate degree or recognized safety credential required.
• OHST or higher BCSP certification preferred.
• Valid CA driver’s license required.
• Experience with safety training and workers’ compensation highly preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine workplace safety inspections and document hazards.
• Lead safety trainings and new-hire safety orientation.
• Investigate workplace incidents and track corrective actions.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and submit to insurer.
• Support Injury and Illness Prevention Program implementation.
• Coordinate Workplace Violence Prevention activities and training.
• Perform ergonomic assessments and suggest improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Workplace safety

Training delivery

Incident investigation

Driver's license

Education

Associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health or related field

BCSP OHST certification or higher

Tools

Safety management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

San Diego Humane Society is hiring a full-time Safety Coordinator for our Employee Engagement (HR) team!

How You’ll Impact Our Mission

At San Diego Humane Society, we’re united by our mission to Inspire Compassion, providing hope and advancing the welfare of animals and people. The Safety Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day execution of assigned Occupational Safety and Workers’ Compensation functions, including conducting routine inspections, delivering training, investigating workplace incidents and managing workers' compensation claims.

This role delivers service at the gold standard level in alignment with the SDHS Way, to meet the needs of animals and the people who love them by leading with compassion, finding creative solutions, providing personalized care and building connections. If you’re passionate about making an impact in the animal welfare movement, we’d love to talk to you.

What’s in it for you?

At SDHS, we’re proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and commit to being a place where every person – staff, volunteer, and guest – can feel a sense of belonging. We support and invest in employees through conscious delivery of benefits and a workplace environment based on our Core Values.

As An Employee You’ll Enjoy

• Competitive pay and paid time-off (including your Birthday Day Off!)
• Comprehensive benefits package, training and well-being programs
• 403(b) retirement plan with 5% match after 1 year
• Free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and spay/neuter services
• …and so much more!

What You’ll Do

• Conducts routine workplace safety inspections, documents identified hazards, develops and tracks corrective actions through completion.
• Conducts workplace injury, near-miss, and safety incident investigations and performs related follow-up.
• Serves as the routine first point of contact for workplace injury and Workers’ Compensation intake. Submits claims to the insurance carrier and maintains claim information, files, and tracking systems.
• Supports implementation and sustainment of the Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) and other assigned safety programs.
• Supports the Workplace Violence Prevention Program, including hazard assessments, training, documentation, corrective-action tracking, incident follow-up, and related coordination as assigned.
• Conducts workplace ergonomic assessments as requested, identifying potential hazards and recommending practical improvements to promote employee safety, comfort and productivity.
• Creates, coordinates and delivers various occupational safety trainings, including during New Hire Orientation and recurring safety training as needed. Serves as a routine technical resource for employee and supervisor safety questions within the scope of the position’s training and authority.

What We’re Looking For

• Requires an associate degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health or a related field; OR completion of a recognized professional certificate program in Occupational Safety and Health; OR current BCSP Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST®) certification or higher-level BCSP safety credential
• Must have at least one (1) year of related work experience, or any equivalent combination of experience and education. Three (3) or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Workers’ Compensation administration experience is highly preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and able to learn and maintain safety management and claims systems.
• Must have a valid CA driver’s license and be approved by SDHS insurance carrier to drive a company or personal vehicle for work purposes.

Location & Hours:

Based at our San Diego Campus, with expected travel to all SDHS campuses and other local locations as needed using own transportation. This position works 40 hours per week.

Pay:

Starting range is between $26.60 – $29.61 per hour.

The listed hiring range for this position depicts the target range of pay rates for candidates. The maximum of the hiring range is reserved for candidates with the highest qualifications and relevant experience. Compensation for internal candidates may increase beyond the listed range based on performance over time. For all candidates, the actual starting pay rate is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to your years of related education and experience, internal pay equity, and position location.