HR Manager / Assistant Manager

Jobs for Humanity is a nonprofit employment platform for job seekers from under-represented communities: refugees, single moms, justice impacted, LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, blind/low vision, deaf/hard of hearing, and baby boomers. 

We are led by a team of volunteers in Australia who are helping more than 6000 registered job seekers land employment. We offer companies diversity training and mentorship opportunities in order to remove barriers to employment.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced HR Manager / Assistant Manager to join our team. This role involves overseeing human resource management, ensuring safety and compliance, and driving training and development initiatives. If you are passionate about fostering a safe and compliant work environment while supporting employee growth, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

1. Human Resource Management

• Oversee recruitment processes to attract and retain top talent.
• Conduct and manage internal and external training programs.
• Maintain discipline at all organizational levels.

2. Safety and Compliance

• Ensure a safe, clean, hygienic, and secure work environment.
• Implement and monitor safety protocols to prevent accidents and emergencies.
• Ensure adherence to legal and statutory compliance, including international and national standards.

3. Training and Development

• Develop and oversee effective training programs focused on safety and compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of training in preventing accidents and incidents.

4. Documentation and Standards

• Maintain documents that comply with legal requirements and applicable standards.
• Ensure all records and documents meet statutory and regulatory compliance.

5. Quality and Infrastructure

• Ensure the achievement of quality objectives.
• Plan and implement infrastructure protection and development strategies.

6. Hazard and Risk Analysis

• Prepare and review hazard/risk analyses.
• Ensure that Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) is implemented and kept up-to-date.

7. Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure preparedness for emergencies through periodic mock drills.
• Record and suggest actions to improve emergency preparedness.
• Activate the Emergency Response Team as needed.

8. Performance Monitoring

• Periodically monitor the performance of the EHS system as per the management program.
• Review and update EHS documentation to comply with legal requirements, aiming for zero accidents.

9. Compliance and Audits

• Ensure statutory compliance and update the legal register.
• Conduct audits/inspections to ensure adherence to health and safety norms.
• Ensure maintenance activities follow EHS best practices.

10. Training and Awareness

• Provide periodic training on various EHS aspects to all employees.
• Make personnel aware of their roles, compliance actions, emergency procedures, and reporting protocols for near-misses, accidents, or incidents.

11. Documentation and Reporting

• Review the suitability and effectiveness of EHS documentation regularly.
• Ensure proper recording of storage, handling, and disposal of materials per stipulated norms.

12. PPE and Safety Practices

• Ensure the use of applicable Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by all personnel.
• Confirm that machine operations, maintenance, and handling adhere to safety practices.

13. Material Management

• Oversee the storage, handling, issuing, and disposal of materials in accordance with EHS requirements.

14. Approval and Authorization

• Approve the HIRA and any changes to it.
• Authorize work permits as necessary.

15. Risk Management

• Stop any activity if EHS-related risks could lead to accidents.
• Ensure effective management of emergencies to avoid casualties and damages.

16. Compliance and Enforcement

• Conduct timely audits and ensure appropriate actions are taken based on audit findings.
• Bar personnel from working if they do not use adequate PPE as stipulated.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
• Proven experience in HR management or related roles with a focus on safety compliance.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws, health, safety regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze data, prepare reports, and present findings effectively.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive work environment that values safety and compliance.

If you are committed to promoting a safe workplace while driving HR initiatives, please submit your application today!