HR Project Manager, Environmental Health and Safety

Job Description

We are looking for a contract HR Project Manager specializing in Environmental Health and Safety to support our client in the Locust Grove, Georgia area. In this long-term contract role, you will play a pivotal part in developing, implementing, and maintaining safety programs, policies, and procedures within a large-scale facility. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead initiatives that foster a culture of safety and ensure compliance with organizational standards. This role is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and update training manuals and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support safety initiatives.

• Create and implement safety projects, such as ergonomics programs, to enhance workplace health.

• Train supervisors on safety policies and procedures to ensure consistent application across teams.

• Conduct job safety analyses and manage inspections to maintain compliance with safety regulations.

• Monitor safety performance metrics and utilize data analytics to identify areas for improvement.

• Lead efforts to build and sustain a culture focused on safety across all levels of the organization.

• Manage schedules, assign tasks, and oversee performance management for safety-related projects.

• Facilitate new employee orientations with a focus on safety awareness and compliance.

• Coordinate disability management programs to support employee well-being.

• Navigate and oversee safety practices in a large, high-noise facility, ensuring adherence to protective equipment requirements.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR with a focus on environmental health and safety.

• Proven ability to develop strategic plans and drive safety initiatives within large-scale operations.

• Strong communication skills, capable of effectively conveying information in noisy environments.

• Willingness to wear required safety equipment, including hard hats, goggles, steel-toed shoes, and hearing protection.

• Flexibility to work multiple shifts based on business needs.

• Experience managing organizational inspections and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

• Familiarity with navigating and operating within a 500,000 square-foot facility.

• Proficiency in HR leadership, policy development, compliance, and people management.