Employee Relations and Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescription:

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

• Interpersonal – Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills to effectively communicate with all other departments.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Ethics - Treat people with respect; work with integrity.
• Support Company Vision - Follows policies and procedures; Supports the company's goals and values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
• Planning/Organizing – Identifies safety concerns; prepares and implements strategies to address problems proactively.
• Time Management- understands deadlines and manages time wisely to maximize efficiency.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Bi-Lingual – English and Spanish

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or a combination of education, training, and applied knowledge in Agri-Business and Vegetable Production Required
• BA minimum of 3-5 years of occupational safety and health experience at a management level.
• Yuma, Arizona: Ability to travel to and stay outside growing areas during the Winter season.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. Ability to prioritize deadlines & projects, including coordinating the efforts of multiple contributors, and establish time frames for completion of projects and assignments.
• Willingness and ability to embrace and follow the Company Handbook policies.
• Ability to interact constructively with employees at all levels, upper management, owners, and community members, with diverse personalities and cultures, exercising sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy with an emphasis on flexibility, customer service, and professionalism.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, including practical writing skills to prepare correspondence, various documents, reports, and emails.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Windows and Microsoft operating systems.
• Demonstrated understanding of occupational safety and health standards and regulatory requirements.

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