Bilingual HR Administrator / Safety Coordinator

Lakanto

  • Orem, UT
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    The People & Culture Administrator / Bilingual Safety Coordinator supports both Human Resources and Safety operations by coordinating recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, training, compliance, safety programs, and day-to-day administrative functions. This role serves as a trusted resource for employees and managers while partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and leadership to promote a safe, compliant, and engaging workplace.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOrem, UT

    Description

    Description

    About Us

    At Saraya USA, our mission is to support the health of people and their environments-from the products we create to the workplace we cultivate. We believe a healthy workplace begins with engaged employees, strong safety practices, and a culture built on respect, accountability, and continuous improvement.

    We're looking for an organized, people-focused professional who enjoys balancing Human Resources, employee engagement, and workplace safety. This position plays an essential role in supporting our employees throughout their employment journey while helping maintain a safe, compliant, and positive manufacturing environment.

    Position Summary

    The People & Culture Administrator / Bilingual Safety Coordinator supports both Human Resources and Safety operations by coordinating recruiting, onboarding, employee engagement, training, compliance, safety programs, and day-to-day administrative functions.

    This role serves as a trusted resource for employees and managers while partnering closely with Operations, Quality, and leadership to promote a safe, compliant, and engaging workplace. Because much of our workforce is Spanish-speaking, bilingual English/Spanish communication is required.

    What You'll Do

    Human Resources & Employee Experience

    • Support recruiting activities including job postings, interview scheduling, candidate communication, and onboarding.
    • Coordinate new hire orientation and ensure all onboarding documentation is completed.
    • Assist employees with HR-related questions, benefits, policies, and company resources.
    • Maintain employee personnel files and HR documentation.
    • Support payroll, benefits administration, retirement plans, and employee recordkeeping.
    • Assist with performance review administration and employee development initiatives.
    • Help coordinate employee recognition programs, town halls, company events, and engagement activities.
    • Support employee relations matters by maintaining documentation and assisting HR leadership with investigations.
    • Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information.

    Safety & Compliance

    • Coordinate company safety training programs and maintain employee training records.
    • Conduct regular workplace safety inspections and risk assessments.
    • Assist with accident and incident investigations, documentation, and corrective actions.
    • Help ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and internal safety policies.
    • Coordinate First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogen, and other required certifications.
    • Monitor PPE usage and recommend improvements when needed.
    • Participate in safety committee meetings and follow up on action items.
    • Assist during OSHA, insurance, regulatory, and audit inspections.
    • Partner with Operations and Quality to promote a proactive safety culture.
    • Reinforce safe work practices through coaching, communication, and employee engagement.

    Learning & Development

    • Serve as administrator for the company's Learning Management System (Alchemy).
    • Create, assign, upload, and manage required training programs.
    • Track employee training completion and follow up on overdue assignments.
    • Generate monthly compliance reports and training metrics.
    • Assist departments in identifying training needs and maintaining audit readiness.

    Office & Administrative Support

    • Assist with office operations, visitor coordination, employee badges, and facility access.
    • Support company events, meetings, and logistics.
    • Maintain HR, Safety, and training documentation for audits and regulatory requirements.
    • Prepare reports, SOPs, policies, training materials, and other documentation.
    • Perform additional duties as assigned.

    Who You Are

    You thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. You're equally comfortable helping a new employee through onboarding, organizing company training, responding to employee questions, conducting a safety walk-through, or preparing documentation for an audit.

    You naturally build relationships, communicate effectively across departments, and take pride in creating an organized, compliant, and people-first workplace.

    Requirements

    Required

    • 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources, Safety, or a related administrative role.
    • Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal) is required.
    • Experience supporting HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, and compliance.
    • Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and workplace safety practices.
    • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects.
    • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    • High attention to detail and strong documentation skills.
    • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

    Preferred

    • Experience in manufacturing or food manufacturing.
    • Experience with HRIS systems (Paylocity preferred).
    • Experience with Learning Management Systems (Alchemy preferred).
    • OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification.
    • CPR/First Aid certification.
    • Experience creating policies, SOPs, and training materials.
    • Forklift certification or experience is a plus.