Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW :

The Compliance Department is committed to ensuring that the Company establishes a positive, safe working environment while complying with Company, local, State, and Federal obligations. The Compliance Department focuses on compliance with employee-related legal requirements, including Cal / OSHA regulations, pesticide use requirements, and employment standards (e.g., wage and hour). The Compliance Department also focuses on implementing and monitoring safe workplace practices.

POSITION OVERVIEW :

Under the direction of the Compliance manager. The specialist will review, evaluate, and analyze work environments and procedures to control and eliminate workplace injuries. Conducts inspections and enforces adherence to laws and regulations governing the health and safety of individuals.

DIRECT REPORTS :

Employee Relations and Safety Liaison / Lead.

Functions and Tasks :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS -

The essential functions of the Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist are :

• Present as a visible leader, influencing and motivating while providing support for a strong, proactive safety and compliance culture.
• Work collaboratively with business operations to implement innovative and proactive safety and health initiatives to reduce safety and health risks.
• Ensure implementation and compliance of environmental, health, and safety policies and procedures, including but not limited to the Injury Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), Emergency Action / Response Plan, Hazardous Communication / GHS, Machine Safety and Equipment Usage, Personal Protective Equipment, Safety Committee, Safety Training, EHS Inspections, Record Keeping and Posting Requirements.
• Promote safety engagement by facilitating and attending regular department meetings.
• Implement programs to train supervisors, managers, and employees in worksite safety and compliance practices to increase proficiency and promote a safety-conscious work environment.
• Lead safety and compliance inspections, conduct hazard and risk assessments, and develop and implement appropriate follow-up plans.
• Conduct risk assessments to help the leadership prioritize initiatives, strategies, and action plans to identify and analyze risk-related information.

COMPETENCIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee Employee Relations and Safety Liaison / Lead team in the performance of all job responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrate experience or education requirements :

Requirements :