Onsite HR & Safety Advisor

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About the role

  • HR & Safety Advisor for Brownsville manufacturing plant ensuring safety and HR compliance. Leading daily HR support, employee relations, and safety programs to foster a positive work environment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary HR contact for hourly and salaried plant employees
  • Provide daily HR support by being visible, accessible, and responsive to employee needs
  • Administer and maintain timekeeping, payroll processing and attendance records
  • Lead employee relations investigations, documenting findings and partnering with leadership on corrective actions
  • Support supervisors in managing performance, including coaching, documentation, and development plans
  • Coordinate salary and hourly staffing needs, including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training
  • Oversee new hire orientation and ensure all manufacturing employees receive required safety and job specific training
  • Monitor attendance patterns; coach supervisors on application of the attendance policy
  • Ensure timely and accurate administration of FMLA, ADA, EEOC, workers’ compensation, and other regulatory requirements
  • Maintain compliance with company policies, employment laws, and plant expectations
  • Partner with leadership to support culture efforts, engagement programs, retention strategies, and workforce planning
  • Act as a change management leader with strong emphasis on operations and productivity improvements
  • Conduct daily safety walkthroughs, job observations, and hazard identification on the production floor
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development in partnership with corporate safety team
  • Ensure all OSHA logs, safety metrics, and documentation are completed accurately and submitted on time
  • Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, lockout/tagout refreshers, and other regulatory training
  • Be a daily presence in production areas to understand issues, build relationships, and communicate proactively

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Safety, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience in manufacturing
  • 3–5 years of HR and/or Safety experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
  • Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, safety programs, and HR compliance requirements
  • Ability to work effectively on the production floor, build trust, and communicate across all levels
  • Strong problem solving, coaching, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to balance multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Supportive working environment
  • Career paths
  • Opportunities for learning and growth

Job title

HR & Safety Advisor

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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