HR Safety Coordinator

Job Title: HR, Safety & Training Coordinator
Location: Dowagiac, Michigan (Fully Onsite)
Salary Range: $50,000 – $70,000 per year (depending on experience)

We are seeking a hands-on HR, Safety & Training Coordinator to join our team in Dowagiac, Michigan. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats. The position will be responsible for recruitment, developing and leading safety initiatives, and building a structured training program for employees.

This individual will play a key role in supporting workforce growth while ensuring employees are trained, safe, and prepared to perform their roles effectively. The position requires someone who is comfortable moving quickly between recruiting, safety oversight, and employee training responsibilities.

• Manage full-cycle recruitment including sourcing, interviewing, and coordinating hiring for open positions

• Partner with leadership to understand staffing needs and build candidate pipelines

• Coordinate onboarding and orientation for new hires

• Support employee engagement and retention initiatives

• Develop, implement, and maintain workplace safety policies and procedures

• Promote a strong safety culture across the organization

• Ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety regulations

• Conduct safety inspections, identify risks, and implement corrective actions

• Assist with incident investigations and reporting

• Build and maintain a structured employee training program

• Lead and coordinate CPR training for employees

• Develop safety training materials and conduct regular safety meetings

• Track and maintain training records and certifications

• Partner with leadership to identify additional training needs

• Experience in recruiting, safety coordination, HR, or training roles

• Ability to work in a hands-on, fast-paced environment and shift between responsibilities quickly

• Strong organizational and communication skills

• Experience developing or managing safety or training programs preferred

• OSHA certification is highly preferred

• Forklift certification or operator experience is a plus

• CPR training certification or willingness to obtain certification

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic HR systems

• Someone who enjoys variety in their day and taking initiative

• A self-starter who can build programs and improve processes

• A team player who is comfortable working both on the floor and with leadership

• A professional who values employee safety, training, and development
  
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