Job Overview:
SAPA Transmission is seeking an HR & Safety Specialist to support our manufacturing facility by assisting the HR team with hiring, onboarding, employee engagement, and daily HR administration while helping maintain a safe, compliant workplace. This role is hands‑on, people‑focused, and essential to keeping the HR department running smoothly.
Responsibilities:
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Assist the HR team with full‑cycle hiring: job postings, resume screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication.
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Administer daily HR functions including attendance tracking, documentation, HRIS updates, and employee inquiries.
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Lead new‑hire orientation and onboarding to ensure a smooth, positive start for all employees.
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Support employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and communication efforts.
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Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, benefits documentation, and personnel files.
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Assist with OSHA compliance and company safety standards.
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Participate in safety audits, inspections, and hazard identification on the production floor.
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Support incident reporting, investigation follow‑up, and corrective action tracking.
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Maintain safety documentation, training logs, and SDS records.
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Promote a strong safety culture through communication, visibility, and consistent follow‑through.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field (or equivalent experience)
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1–3 years of HR experience, ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
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Basic understanding of OSHA requirements and workplace safety programs.
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Effective communication, organization, and follow‑through skills.
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Ability to multitask and stay effective in a fast‑paced environment.
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Comfortable spending time on the production floor to support safety activities.
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HR or safety certifications (PHR, SHRM‑CP, OSHA 30) are a plus.
Benefits:
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6% retirement plan contribution by SAPA Transmission (regardless of employee contribution to 401k plan).
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Paid Holiday, Time Off (PTO), and sick time.
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Medical, Rx, dental, vision and life insurance benefits with minimal employee contribution.
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Short and long-term disability.
About Us:
We are a premier supplier to the US Army, providing state-of-the-art transmission technology solutions for military tracked and wheeled vehicle applications. Our next- generation drive-by-wire Advanced Combat Transmissions (ACT) take combat vehicles to an unmatched level of performance, power and reliability under challenging battlefield conditions.
SAPA Transmission is an Equal Opportunity Employer
