HR​/HSE Coordinator

HR/HSE Coordinator

The HR & HSE Coordinator provides administrative and operational support for Human Resources and Health, Safety & Environmental functions within a manufacturing facility. This role supports HR processes, employee relations, onboarding, compliance, training, recordkeeping, safety programs, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and workforce engagement while helping ensure a safe, compliant, and productive work environment.

What you will be doing:

• Foster collaborative culture where all employees follow company health and safety programs, policies and procedures.
• Provide HR/HSE administrative support, employee recordkeeping, onboarding, data entry, benefits support, payroll coordination for union specific requirements, reporting, and employee relations assistance.
• Collaborate with shared services and other plant functions to provide positive work environment.
• Maintain HR and HSE documentation to ensure compliance with labor, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, workplace concerns, and safety matters.
• Immediately alert management of any serious health, safety, or HR issue and present effective solutions for implementation.
• Coordinate training programs including new hire orientation, HR policy training, safety training, and regulatory compliance training.
• Facilitate onboarding programs ensuring employees receive proper safety training, understanding of company policies, and have access to necessary resources.
• Maintain records databases: safety records, training records, performance reviews, incident reports, evacuation documentation, payroll, attendance and compliance reports.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, Job Hazard Analyses, and workplace observations to identify risks and improvement opportunities.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and workers compensation cases; determine root causes and track corrective actions.
• Organize and maintain labor relations documentation, ensuring alignment with CBA-mandated processes.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and employee engagement initiatives.
• Generate HR and HSE metrics, reports, and trend analyses for management.
• Support continuous improvement projects related to workforce effectiveness, safety performance, and compliance.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/

Experience:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Health and Safety, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience. 2+ years of HR, Health & Safety manufacturing administration, or related field, preferably in a unionized or manufacturing environment, where applicable. English required; additional language skills are a plus.

Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:

SHRM-CP, PHR, ASP, CSP, CIH, RIHP, or equivalent certifications. Familiarity with HR policies, labor laws (FMLA, OSHA, FLSA, ADA), and collective bargaining agreements, if applicable. Proficiency in HRIS, payroll systems (e.g., Kronos, ADP, Ulti Pro, Workday), and Microsoft Office Suite. Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, incident management, and training administration. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in documentation and compliance.

Travel Minimal (less than 10%)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive employee concerns. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while maintaining compliance. Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to HR/HSE support functions.

Equal opportunities Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.