About Us:

We are a family-run manufacturing company that believes in treating people with respect and handling HR and safety matters in a practical, straightforward way. We focus on real-world solutions that keep our people safe, supported, and compliant — without unnecessary red tape.

The Role

The HR & Safety Manager is responsible for supporting our employees and leadership team through practical, fair, and compliant HR practices, while also leading workplace safety, OSHA compliance, and accident prevention efforts.

This role is the go-to person for employee relations, training, compliance, and safety programs. You will work closely with supervisors and ownership and play a key role in maintaining a positive, respectful, and safe workplace.

This position balances people management with hands-on safety leadership in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities: Hiring & New Employees

Post job openings, interview applicants, and help choose the right people
Handle new hire paperwork and lead orientation and onboarding
Ensure safety training is part of onboarding for all new employees

Employee Reviews & Supervisor Support

Run annual performance reviews for 60+ employees
Conduct 90-day reviews with regular check-ins and supervisor input, and report updates directly to ownership
Help supervisors improve communication, leadership, and people management

Employee Issues & Workplace Support

Handle employee concerns, conflicts, and complaints in a practical, fair, and respectful way
Lead disciplinary actions, terminations, and layoffs when needed, following the law and company policy
Manage workers’ compensation claims and support employees through the process
Partner with ownership and supervisors on injury response and return-to-work coordination

Payroll, Timekeeping & Benefits

Maintain employee payroll records, including hours worked and time off balances
Manage benefits and leave programs, including medical leave and state disability

Policies & HR Compliance

Keep the employee handbook and HR policies up to date and easy to understand
Help make sure the company follows employment and workplace laws
Support audits, documentation, and regulatory recordkeeping as needed

Safety, OSHA & Risk Management (Expanded Focus)

Lead and manage the company’s workplace safety program
Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety regulations
Investigate workplace accidents and near-misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Maintain required safety documentation
Coordinate safety inspections and respond to regulatory inquiries when needed
Develop, implement, and track safety procedures and best practices
Work with supervisors to identify hazards and reduce workplace risk

Safety & Training

Lead safety training and required workplace training
Run monthly safety committee meetings, help identify problems, track solutions, and report progress to ownership
Develop and deliver ongoing safety education for employees and supervisors

Culture & Morale

Help plan employee events, anniversaries, and celebrations
Support a respectful, team-oriented, and safety-first culture

What We’re Looking For

Fluent in both Spanish and English, required
At least 5 years of hands-on HR experience
Experience with workplace safety programs and OSHA compliance in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong understanding of California and federal employment laws
Honest, approachable, and able to build trust with employees and leadership
Confident handling of sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
Well organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
Experience using HR systems, payroll platforms, and timekeeping systems
SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus, but not required
Safety certifications (OSHA, safety management, or similar) are a plus
Strong, verifiable professional references

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Safety Management, or related field required

Compensation & Benefits

Pay range: $80,000 to $90,000 per year (depending on experience and safety background)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off

Job Type

Full time
In person

Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

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Education:

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

Human resources management: 7 years (Required)
Safety Manager: 5 years (Required)

Language:

Spanish (Required)
English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

Santee, CA 92071 (Required)

Work Location: In person

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