HR & Safety Specialist

UFP Industries
  • Washington, North Carolina
    5 days ago

    Job Description

    HR & Safety Specialist

    Join idX Corporation: Shaping Exceptional Consumer Experiences

    AtidX Corporation, we are the leading designer and manufacturer of innovative consumer environments for some of the world's most recognized brands. From concept to completion, we provide end-to-end solutions that transform retail spaces and customer experiences. Our global reach, industry expertise, and commitment to excellence set us apart in the marketplace.

    We're looking for anHR & Safety Specialistwho is passionate about people, workplace safety, and creating an environment where employees can thrive. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by driving both human resources and safety initiatives that support our employees and contribute to our continued success.

    Position Summary

    TheHR & Safety Specialistserves as a key partner to facility leadership and corporate teams, helping foster a culture centered onemployee engagement, compliance, workplace safety, and continuous improvement. This role combines hands-on safety leadership with HR administration, creating an opportunity to positively influence both employee well-being and organizational performance.

    If you're someone who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, promoting safe work practices, and supporting employees throughout their career journey, we'd love to hear from you.

    What You'll Do

    Human Resources

    • Maintain employee records and ensure HR files remain accurate, confidential, and compliant.
    • Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
    • Partner with leadership to promote employee engagement and a positive workplace culture.
    • Assist with various HR programs, initiatives, and employee relations matters.
    • Support return-to-work processes and restricted-duty assignments when applicable.
    • Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.

    Safety & Environmental Compliance

    • Lead facility safety initiatives and champion a culture where safety is everyone's responsibility.
    • Conduct regular facility inspections to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and PPE requirements.
    • Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
    • Develop, implement, and enhance safety programs and training initiatives.
    • Conduct new hire safety orientations and ongoing employee safety training.
    • Manage first aid, CPR coverage, PPE programs, and safety supply inventories.
    • Coordinate OSHA, fire, and other regulatory inspections and compliance activities.
    • Administer hearing conservation and other occupational health programs.
    • Facilitate Safety Committee meetings and employee involvement initiatives.
    • Conduct and certify forklift operator training.
    • Partner with management, medical providers, and claims administrators on injury management and workers' compensation matters.
    • Prepare and analyze safety metrics, reports, and compliance documentation.

    Additional Responsibilities

    • Drive continuous improvement efforts related to safety, compliance, and employee experience.
    • Support special projects and other duties as assigned.

    What We're Looking For

    Required Qualifications

    • High school diploma or equivalent.
    • 5+ years of experience in Human Resources administration and payroll support.
    • 5+ years of experience in safety, manufacturing, industrial, or woodworking environments.
    • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety programs.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
    • Knowledge of employment laws, HR best practices, and compliance requirements.
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to build trust, credibility, and positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
    • Ability to regularly move throughout a manufacturing and office environment.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Safety, Business, or a related field.
    • OSHA 10 Certification.
    • First Aid and CPR Certification.
    • Experience with ERP systems and business management software.
    • Experience supporting manufacturing operations.

    Why Join idX?

    • Be part of an industry-leading organization with a global footprint.
    • Make a direct impact on employee well-being, engagement, and workplace safety.
    • Work alongside collaborative leaders who value continuous improvement and innovation.
    • Enjoy a role that offers variety, autonomy, and meaningful influence across the organization.
    • Help create a workplace where people can do their best work safely and successfully.

    At idX, we believe our people are our greatest asset. If you're ready to advance your HR and safety career while making a difference every day, we encourage you to apply.

    Bonus/Incentive Pay: Annual performance bonus opportunity based on Company and specific business unit ROI and PBOP achievement criteria and individual job responsibility and performance.

    Benefits currently offered to our employees:

    • Medical insurance

    • Health savings account with company contribution

    • Dental insurance

    • Vision insurance

    • Basic and voluntary life insurance

    • Disability insurance

    • 401(k) plan with company match

    • Paid vacation and holidays

    • Stock purchase program with employee discount

    • Educational reimbursement

    • Wellness programs and challenges

    • Other supplemental benefits

    The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWashington, North Carolina

    Skills

    • Administrative Managementunmatched
    • Administrative Skillsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Business Solutionsunmatched
    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Continuous Improvementunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Corrective Actionunmatched
    • Customer Experienceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Employee Orientationunmatched
    • Employee Relationsunmatched
    • Employment Lawunmatched
    • Environmental Complianceunmatched
    • First Aidunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Healthcare Providersunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Human Resourcesunmatched
    • IDXunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Manufacturingunmatched
    • Manufacturing Operationsunmatched
    • Metricsunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Microsoft Wordunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Operational Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Payroll Administrationunmatched
    • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
    • Retailunmatched
    • Return on Investment (ROI)unmatched
    • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
    • Safety Complianceunmatched
    • Safety Trainingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Systems Administration/Managementunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Woodworkingunmatched
    • Worker's Compensationunmatched
    • Writing Skillsunmatched

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