Safety Program and Human Resources Generalist

Description

The Safety Program and Human Resources Generalist will implement HR and safety strategies that comply with federal and state laws while aligning with DTSV’s organizational goals. Operating within a mail warehouse processing facility environment, this role will ensure support for employee relations, workplace safety, regulatory compliance, and employee well-being in a dynamic setting.

Essential duties and responsibilities for the position include the following:

• Plan and conduct new employee orientation.
• Assist with ADA and FMLA requests and processing forms or Corporate HR review and determination.
• Support production managers in administrating progressive discipline and other HR policies.
• Assist with employee relations and investigations, policy administration, and updating HR employment and safety laws.
• Maintain Human Resource and Safety Information System records.
• Assist identifying hazardous workplace conditions.
• Provide employee relations support for employees and  managers.
• Provide training to new and returning employees on  safety, company policies and procedures, employee handbook, HR related policies, and regulations pertaining to employee safety and workplace  compliance.
• Support in administering all company benefit plans. Assist  employees with annual open enrollment.
• Participates in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) inspections, providing inspectors with appropriate documents and identifying safety measures.
• Assist in investigate workplace incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Assist with tracking employee completion of new hires and annual government-required training.
• Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Provide employee relations support for employees and managers.

Requirements 

• U.S. citizenship
• High school diploma or equivalent, Associate or higher degree preferred
• Two years experience in HR
• One year Safety Specialist experience
• Experience researching, developing, and implementing safety policies and procedures
• Familiarity with Federal, State, and Local regulations pertaining to employment, OSHA, workers’ compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, Fair Labor Standards Act
• Highly autonomous; able to work on their own without  guidance
• Adept problem-solver; able to identify issues and resolve them promptly
• Detail oriented and able to work independently
• Ability to obtain/maintain government background  position/security clearance

Preferred: 

• Knowledge of mailroom, warehouse operations, and safety.
• Preferred CPR & AED trained
• Preferred OSHA certification in Warehouse Industry
• Preferred experience with FMLA, ADA, and PWA request
• Preferred active Top Secret but not required

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with computers, including MS Office Suite skills.
• Ability to communicate and express/exchange ideas clearly in the English language, both written and verbal.
• Strong commitment to always performing and producing  at the highest level of quality.
• Positive attitude focused on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to readily adapt to changing requirements.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Holiday Pay
• 401k and Roth

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; bend; reach; carry; stoop; kneel; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects and office equipment; use fingers and hands to type or write; reach with hands and arms; speak; hear; and lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
 

Work Environment
 

This position is performed onsite at a Federal Government warehouse / mail processing facility where both safety and security protocols are paramount.
 

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

DTSV is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.