HR Generalist/EHS Coordinator

Palmer Foundry works with the defense and aerospace sectors and is an ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) controlled facility.  This means our operations, data, and projects are subject to the U.S. ITAR regulations. To work with these controlled items and technical data, all employees must meet specific eligibility requirements, primarily being a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or Asylee/Refugee), and complete mandatory training on safeguarding this sensitive information to protect national security.  

Summary:

As an HR Generalist/Environmental Health and Safety (HR/EHS) Coordinator, you will be supporting daily HR operations such as recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and benefits, while simultaneously supporting the development, implementation, and enforcement of workplace safety programs and regulatory compliance. This role ensures a safe, compliant, and positive work environment by bridging HR policy with operational safety needs. The HR/EHS Coordinator will help manage employee data and relations while conducting safety training, site inspections, and incident investigations to minimize risks and ensure compliance with federal and local regulations.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following: 

• Support and assist the HR Director with recruiting, interviewing and onboarding of new hires, benefits administration, payroll inquiries, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain and update personnel files while upholding stringent privacy protocols, including HIPAA compliance, for all sensitive personnel and safety records.
• Assist with recording incidents, auditing records, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Enforce applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations including regulations controlling the proper handling of potentially harmful pollutants and other contaminants.
• Conduct safety audits in concert with the Safety Committee to identify existing safety and health issues and submit work order requests to ensure corrective actions are taken to maintain a safe working environment. 
• Investigate and submit written reports on incidents involving environmental health and safety matters to Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) and other relevant organizations.
• Educate and oversee employees’ health and safety procedures and regulations; encourage and promote the use of safer work equipment, materials and supplies.
• Keep abreast of HR/EHS industry and market trends and best practices, which may include attending meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. to gather and/or convey information required to perform job functions.

 Qualifications/Skills:

• Knowledge of HR, health, safety and environmental laws, regulations, nationally recognized standards and guidelines, as related to the HR/EHS function.
• Demonstrated experience in the recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental health and safety hazards.
• Ability to respond promptly, in-person to all locations requiring HR/EHS services.
• Proficiency with technology and equipment used in HR and EHS.
• Hands-on experience with performing safety audits and writing reports.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Two to five (2-5) years of experience in HR, safety training, or a combined role, ideally in a manufacturing or operational environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Environmental Health & Safety, or equivalent experience a plus.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• OSHA 10- or 30-Hour card, SHRM-CP, or similar certifications are preferred.
• Proven knowledge of federal and state employment laws and OSHA regulations.
• Valid Driver’s License

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly working in both an office and an industrial/production work environment. They are also exposed to hot and/or humid conditions (non-weather) and work near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

 Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands, talk, and listen. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Schedule: 7:30 am to 4:00 pm