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Description: Do you have a passion for safety? Do you want to work for a respected company that cares about its employees, encourages career growth, and is thriving?If you want to be part of something that helps people stay safe - and make a difference in the world - apply today for a position with Sugaright!We offer a positive workplace culture, competitive compensation, and a great benefits package that includes professional development and education assistance. Please go to to learn more about our company.This role is a hybrid role that does encompass both EHS and HR. This is a start up location and will have a heavy focus on program stand up and recruitmentPrimary Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Health and Safety (H&S):Function as a primary H & S resource person at each operating site;Conduct new employee H & S orientation training, as well as on-going and refresher training as required;Ensure all training and employee and facility certification documentation is completed and maintained as requiredConduct regular facility inspections to identify potential H & S issues;Work with plant managers, supervisors, and employees to mitigate any identified hazards; Ensure the implementation and on-going administration of all H & S programs and requirements including:(i) GHS (haz-com) compliance, including SDS compilation;(ii) Visitor and Contractor Safety programs;(iii) Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, and LO/TO programs;(iv) Development and support of Safety Committees and safety suggestion program;Conduct incident investigations and assist with reporting requirements;Assist in managing the relationship with the company employer medical provider, including the coordination and management of work-related injuries and the workers compensation program, and pre-employment physical evaluations and drug screening;Function as the primary point of contact for any OSHA inquiries and investigations;ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Human Resources (HR):Function as the primary HR resource person at each operating site;Conduct new employee HR orientation training and onboarding, as well as on-going and refresher training as required;Ensure all HR training and certification documentation is completed and maintained as required: Sexual harassment, workplace violence, Employee Handbook,Partner with Plant Manager to recruit, interview, test and select site employees;Perform all required activities to insure successful and accurate employee time capture, and accurate and timely payroll the operation, including attendance and PTO record keeping.Timely and accurately, create and maintain (digitally and paper) all appropriate individual employee HR records and personal, payroll, benefits, discipline, job changes, wage changes, performance reviews, transfers, terminations, etc.Conduct initial HR incident investigations, report to the VP of HR, Safety and Environmental, and assist with resolution requirements;Administer employee separation discipline history, event investigation, manager and employee counseling, exit interviews, turnover statistics, Unemployment claims, etc.Create and conduct programs for benefits open enrollment, changes to timekeeping and payroll procedures, performance evaluations; HR audits, wage, and salary surveysAccurate and timely communication with VP of HR, Safety and Environmental to support the "Best People Best Workplace" environment.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Health and Safety preferred, or associate degree with 3 years of related experience and/or training.LANGUAGE SKILLS:Bi-lingual English and Spanish fluency preferred.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.Ability to read and write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals required.Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written re