Syndeo has a direct-hire opportunity for an experienced HR and Safety Coordinator for a family-owned fertilizer company located in El Dorado, KS. The primary purpose of this position is to perform duties in both the Safety and Human Resources areas. This includes a full range of duties including but not limited to overseeing the company Safety Program, OSHA and EPA compliance, safety training, and other safety compliance and training duties in addition to various Human Resources responsibilities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manages employee safety program including pulling data and reports, scheduling safety meetings and/or Toolbox Talks. Documents and creates the first report of injury form. Works to minimize workplace incidents and document near misses.
• Maintain and review written Safety Programs, as well as trainings to ensure Safety compliance with OSHA regulations and company operating procedures. Advise on safety issues and compliance in specific projects and operations.
• Identify and evaluate hazardous conditions and practices in the workplace. Create recommendations for review and implementation.
• Manage time off requests, review time cards for errors, and maintain personnel documentation. Work with the Vice President and Plant Manager regarding personal issues and performance improvement plans.
• Audits personal policies and procedures for accuracy and functionality in conjunction with the Vice President and the plant manager. Instructions personal in correct policies and procedures based on their job functions.
• Requests any HR-related paperwork for new hires, terminations, employee status changes, and employee information changes; corresponds changes with 3rd party HR partner.
• Oversees the recruitment process along with our outsourced HR/Recruitment partner. Schedules interviews with hiring managers; sends follow-up emails to candidates at the end of the recruiting process. Communicates offers to our outsourced HR/Recruitment and coordinates requests for onboarding.
• Maintaining accuracy with personnel data in the payroll platform to include employee transfers, changes in job classification, salary increases, and other related employment areas.
• Process FMLA, disability claims, workers’ compensation claims, and maintain OSHA 300 Logs.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years HR and Safety Management experience.
• 1+ years’ experience sourcing and recruiting talent.
• SHRM CP or other HR certification helpful.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, and creativity to changing needs and situations.

Education

An associate or Bachelor’s degree in HR or Business Administration is preferred but not required.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm