Safety / HR Manager

Position Summary:

The Safety/HR Manager will assist in the development and implementation of safety policies and procedures, organize team meetings, solve safety issues, coordinate audits and inspections, track corrective actions and incident data, review important safety documents, and many other duties that require a high degree of attention to detail. This will all be done within the confines of Kort’s Construction Services’ goals and vision. 

 As a Human Resources Manager they will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. This will all be done within the confines of Kort’s Construction Services’ goals and vision.

Essential Functions:

• Identify hazardous workplace conditions
• Take samples and measurements of hazardous materials, and coordinate the removal of physical, biological and chemical hazards
• Train employees on safety, company policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to employee safety.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state health and safety regulations
• Ensure necessary records are maintained and prepared according to established guidelines.
• Participate in inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures.
• Collaborate across business units and build consistency in safety practices and procedures on all project efforts—policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to as well as protecting the company’s interests.
• Aspire to achieve a zero injury culture through the implementation and interpretation of the safety program
• Participate in safety meetings and training sessions, and ensuring required safety training for craft is completed; review safety related topics with craft to keep employee abreast of current changes/improvements to program; participate in conducting craft safety orientation as part of new hire orientation

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff.

· Oversees the daily workflow of Human Resources & Safety department.

· Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

· Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy and state law.

Physical Requirements:

Requires the mobility to perform vehicle operating duties.

The Safety Administrator at times will have a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects.

The Safety Administrator at times will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold.

Special Position Requirements:

Effective communication with crew members, Foreman, management team and office staff

Excellent problem solving ability

Ability to multi-task

Ensuring crew compliance with project policies, procedures and company policies

Assist with training upcoming laborers, pipe layers and operators

Recognizing, addressing and resolving issues that arise on site

Provide coaching and encouragement to crew members

Required Skills/Abilities: 

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

· Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

· Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

· Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations’ HRIS and talent management systems.

Success Factors/Job Advancements:

Team Player

Team Productivity

Accuracy and timeliness of Projects

Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Flagger Certified

CPR/First Aid Certified

OSHA 30

Leadership Training

TCS

  Education and Experience: 

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.

· A minimum of three years of human resource management experience preferred.

· SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

MANDATORY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND SUBCONTRACTORS ON-SITE

• Safety Vest - A safety vest is mandatory when performing work in traffic/pedestrian areas.
• Hardhats - Hardhat use is mandatory on ALL job sites.
• Hand Protection – Gloves are required to assure hand protection.
• Foot Protection - Safety shoes are mandatory on all job sites (steel-toe)
• Eye Protection – Safety glasses are mandatory while working on-site.
• Always be aware of potential dangers and hazards around you while driving vehicles or operating equipment.

1. Other Motor Vehicles
2. Other People
3. Power Lines
4. Underground Utilities, etc.

Failure to follow procedures or company policy will result in disciplinary action, loss of position and/or termination.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.