Safety & Human Resources Assistant

Description The Safety and Human Resources Assistant is a role positioned to partner closely with plant leadership and will serve as the primary point of contact for onsite employee relations, safety programs and assisting with customer service relations. This role balances regulatory compliance, people leadership and day-to-day operational support to ensure a safe, compliant and engaged workforce with providing professional support to internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for leading workplace safety initiatives in our Pineville, North Carolina location in line with our Mittera Corporate Environmental Health and Safety Director’s safety plan and have monthly reporting goals to Mittera’s regional safety director. You will be responsible for onboarding new hires, capturing all required documentation and working directly with the offsite Human Resources Manager to partner for all onsite needs, including driving people initiatives like recognition and mentorship programs. Essential Duties And Responsibilities Safety & Compliance Own the facility’s safety program, including OSHA compliance, training, audits, and incident reporting Conduct safety orientations, ongoing training, and refresher programs for employees Lead accident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action plans Maintain safety documentation, logs, and reporting requirements Partner with EHS and plant leadership to drive a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement Human Resources Serve as the main, onsite support person for the offsite Human Resources Manager Lead onboarding new hires and collecting and submitting required documentation Be a coach and liaison for new hires as questions arise Drive onsite initiatives that support employee recognition Drive onsite initiatives that support employee mentorship Drive onsite initiatives that support HR leadership initiatives to provide an engaging environment for our workforce Customer & Operational Support Support our customer service representatives with helping keep workflows organized and documented Serve as a backup when customer service team members are out of the office Support internal communication and cross-functional coordination within the office and plant Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, either with or without reasonable accommodation. Preferred Skills and Abilities High School diploma or equivalent required Strict adherence to confidentiality obligations and protecting sensitive information Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, and ability to work effectively with broad range of audiences (senior management level to front-line production employees) Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail Knowledge of applicable compliance obligations Ability to use basic math skills, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements and critical thinking, to solve practical problems Good judgement and decision-making ability Ability to use specialized computer software and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook Capable of prioritizing and executing projects with minimal supervision Must be self-motivated, reliable, and quality, safety-oriented Perform additional duties and assist with other projects as requested Experience supporting hourly manufacturing workforces Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and employment law compliance or interest in gaining certifications as you grow in this role Ability to balance compliance, people leadership, and operational priorities Safety leadership and compliance management Employee relations and conflict resolution Continuous improvement mindset Physical Requirements Frequent use of word processing and other computer programs, and other stationary work at an office workstation for extended periods of time Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times Requires fine motor hand and arm movement, manual dexterity and coordination Must be able to access and navigate each department in the facility Must be able to effectively communicate with managers, employees, and others in person and by phone Benefits Mittera offers competitive compensation and robust benefits plans. Medical Dental Vision Life and AD&D Policies Short and Long-Term Disability 401K with Company Match Paid Time Off Paid Volunteer Time Off Mittera is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr SupportFinity™