Human Resources Safety Manager

Our client is an organization in the Milwaukee area looking for an HR & Safety Manager. Our client is looking for someone with related experience, manufacturing industry experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers ownership of HR & Safety strategies, direct impact on company culture and fun events throughout the year!

The HR & Safety Manager will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• The HR & Safety Manager is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing all Human Resources and Workplace Safety functions across the organization.
• Lead all HR functions including employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation, benefits, payroll oversight, and learning & development
• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and managers on HR policies, employee development, performance management, and organizational effectiveness
• Manage the full employee lifecycle: recruiting, onboarding, performance reviews, discipline, investigations, terminations, and offboarding
• Oversee annual performance review processes and develop salary and compensation recommendations
• Design and implement learning and development programs to support employee growth and leadership development
• Conduct compensation and benefits analysis to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity
• Lead talent acquisition efforts for exempt and management-level roles
• Provide hands-on oversight of payroll processing to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Lead OSHA compliance, reporting, training, and workplace safety programs
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies and procedures
• Conduct safety audits, investigations, and corrective action plans

The HR & Safety Manager will possess the following:

• 3+ years of HR management OR 7+ years of progressive HR experience.
• 2+ years of safety/OSHA experience.
• Experience in manufacturing industry.
• Payroll processing experience preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to “hit the ground running.”
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.