HR Generalist, Safety

Our client is a growing, multi-location organization within the industrial/heavy equipment sector. They are seeking an experienced HR Generalist, Safety to join their team and serve as a key resource across Human Resources, Employee Relations, Safety Compliance, and workforce administration. This is a hands-on, highly visible role for an HR professional who enjoys balancing employee relations and general HR responsibilities with safety, compliance, and incident administration . The ideal candidate will bring strong judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to work confidently with employees, managers, branch leadership, vendors, insurance partners, and other stakeholders. What You'll Do Human Resources & Employee Relations Support employee relations matters, including workplace concerns, policy violations, performance issues, and conduct matters. Conduct and/or support workplace, employee relations, safety, and incident investigations, including employee interviews, documentation, findings, and follow-up. Maintain confidential investigation and employee records and **escalate** significant concerns appropriately. Assist with corrective actions, performance documentation, policy interpretation, and consistent application of company policies. Support HR compliance, audits, personnel documentation, HRIS maintenance, onboarding, and general HR administration. Administer employee programs and HR processes, including the company cell phone allowance. Support HR and Safety special projects, process improvements, audits, and system implementations. Safety & Compliance Administer safety and compliance training, including scheduling, tracking, reporting, and manager follow-up. Maintain safety software, employee records, and incident documentation. Support OSHA recordkeeping, including OSHA 300/300A logs, annual postings, and required documentation. Prepare monthly safety metrics and reporting, including TRIR and LTIR. Coordinate branch safety meetings, Toolbox Talks, Safety Moments, and recurring safety training. Coordinate workers' compensation claims and documentation, partnering with employees, managers, carriers, adjusters, and medical providers. Coordinate vehicle and property incident administration, documentation, investigation, and follow-up. Coordinate post-accident drug and alcohol testing, chain-of-custody documentation, work restrictions, and return-to-work follow-up. Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) materials and coordinate required updates. Support subcontractor prequalification submissions and Job Hazard Analyses as needed. Coordinate occupational clinic relationships and post-accident processes. Assist with insurance captive reporting, compliance training, and related safety administration. What We're Looking For 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience , ideally in an HR Generalist, Employee Relations, HR Compliance, or HR/Safety support capacity. Demonstrated experience supporting or conducting workplace investigations and preparing clear, objective documentation. Working knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance, OSHA recordkeeping, workers' compensation, and workplace safety administration. Strong employee relations skills with the judgment and discretion to handle sensitive and confidential matters. Excellent organizational, communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HRIS/LMS platforms; ADP Workforce Now experience is a plus. Ability to work effectively across multiple locations and partner with employees and leaders at all levels. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered. Experience within heavy equipment, crane, construction, manufacturing, industrial, transportation, or another safety-sensitive environment. Multi-location and/or multi-state workforce experience. PHR, SHRM-CP, OSHA, workplace investigation, or other relevant HR/Safety certification or training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hunter+Sage