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)

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.

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

• Payroll Associate

• Accounting Associate

• Intern (Payroll)

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

• 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