Location: Texas City, TX
Job Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-time On-Site
Reports to: President/CEO

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled HR & Safety Manager to lead Human Resources and Safety operations for a busy industrial manufacturing environment. This role is a team of one, reporting directly to the CEO with a dotted line to the Operations Manager, and supported by accounting. The HR & Safety Manager will oversee payroll, benefits, compliance, employee relations, and all safety programs, ensuring a strong, engaging presence with shop employees daily.

The ideal candidate is a HR leader with manufacturing experience, confident in managing HR and Safety as a team of one, highly engaging with shop employees, and skilled in payroll, compliance, and employee relations. 

Key Responsibilities
Human Resources & Employee Relations

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee programs.
• Advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, organizational planning, and workforce needs.
• Guide managers through employee concerns, corrective action, and termination recommendations.
• Maintain employee handbooks, HR records, employee communications, and supporting materials.
• Coordinate employee orientation, training, and management development programs.
• Establish consistent recruiting, hiring, and placement practices.

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Develop and administer wage and salary structures, pay policies, and performance appraisal programs.
• Oversee employee benefits, wellness programs, and related services, monitoring effectiveness and cost.
• Coordinate with insurance brokers, carriers, retirement plan administrators, and other service providers.

Compliance & HR Administration

• Maintain HR records and reporting processes to support compliance with applicable employment laws and regulations.
• Monitor regulatory requirements, coordinate required submissions, and serve as a primary contact for employment counsel and government agencies.
• Review HR policies and practices regularly and advise leadership on needed updates.
• Work with managers and supervisors to ensure consistent administration of HR programs.

Safety & Environmental Coordination

• Administer workplace safety and health programs and maintain required OSHA documentation.
• Conduct safety observations, inspections, and surveys to identify unsafe conditions and work practices.
• Coordinate corrective actions with management to help prevent accidents and injuries.
• Maintain accident and injury records and recommend improvements.
• Manage workers’ compensation claims and provide updates to leadership.
• Monitor the company’s TCEQ program and coordinate required documentation.
• Schedule meetings with management to review HR, safety, and compliance matters.

Qualifications

• Broad HR generalist knowledge spanning employee relations, compensation, benefits, recruiting, organizational planning, and training and development.
• Strong background in manufacturing environments required
• Ability to manage weekly payroll alongside broader HR and safety responsibilities
• Working knowledge of applicable employment regulations and workplace safety requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field preferred
• SHRM certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems
• Experience managing OSHA compliance, safety programs, and environmental reporting
• Ability to balance multiple projects with daily operational needs.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build trust and engage employees at all levels
• Comfortable with a direct, straight-shooter personality style while maintaining professionalism
• High energy, organized, and decisive, with strong follow-through