HR / Safety Manager

Position : HR & Safety Manager

Location : Cleveland, OH – Hybrid

Compensation : $100K–$125K (up to $150K for an ideal candidate)

Software Experience Preferred : Foundations (Accounting & Payroll)

Why the Role is Open :

The organization is privately owned and has operated without a formal HR department for 20+ years. HR duties have historically been managed by accounting personnel. A subcontractor currently oversees safety operations and is in the process of drafting a safety handbook.

Team Structure :

The HR & Safety Manager will report directly to ownership and work alongside the Controller.

Direct Reports : Payroll Associate

Accounting Associate

Intern (Payroll)

Responsibilities :

Human Resources (50%)

Develop, implement, and manage all HR programs and policies

Lead talent acquisition and recruiting efforts

Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations

Administer benefits programs

Oversee payroll processing

Conduct training, performance reviews, and administrative evaluations

Safety (50%)

Create and implement job site safety programs

Travel on-site for safety audits and training sessions

Investigate workplace accidents or injuries

Collaborate with an existing subcontractor for safety support and cross-training

Candidate Profile :

Experience in construction or manufacturing industries is required

Must be comfortable working in field environments; ~80% of employees are union workers

Needs to be hands-on, resilient, and comfortable handling both HR and safety responsibilities

Proven track record of building or revamping HR departments and implementing programs (e.g., job descriptions, salary guides, org charts)

Experience with construction safety programs is strongly preferred

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

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With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.