Industrial Safety Assistant

Based in Santa Maria, NEW LIFE Painting, Bath and Kitchen, Restoration is proudly offering residential and commercial construction services on the Central Coast. With competitive wages, year-round work, overtime, paid sick leave, paid gym membership, and plenty of advancement opportunities, you can love where you work. Join us and be part of the fastest-growing company on the Central Coast. 

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic. Prior experience in HR is preferred, but not required.

In addition to the job responsibilities, it is important for the candidate to adhere to the highest standard in safety practices as safety is a top priority at NEW LIFE Painting, Bath and Kitchen, Restoration. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and possess a positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow with the company.

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Assistant will perform administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the organization’s human resource department. Reports to the Director of Human Resources. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date Safety resource files, records, and documentation.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management.
• Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of safety  files and records.
• Performs periodic audits of safety files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
• Provides clerical support to the HR/ Safety department.
• Assists with safety training record keeping, software maintenance, and reporting functions
• Conducts or assists with new hire orientation.
• Assists with planning and execution of special events such as company wide training, site inspections, safety audits and workers compensation reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Bamboo HR, QuickBooks Time.
• Bilingual required (English and Spanish)

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in related field required or comparable experience in Industrial Safety.
• Prior related office experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  

Compensation

• Full-time 40 hrs per week
• Weekly payday 
• Hourly Rate of $17-$22 DOE
• 24 hours of paid Sick Leave

After the 90 day introductory period, full time employees will have access to:

• Employee elected Health and dental insurance. 
• 50% Gym membership
• Aflac supplemental benefits