HR Safety and Compliance Manager

NorthPoint Fresh

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$80,000–$100,000
SKILLS
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Auditing, Best Practices, Business Administration, Compensation and Benefits, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Disciplinary Action, Documentation, EEO Regulations, Employee Relations, Employment Law, FMLA (Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993), Federal Laws and Regulations, HRIS/HRMS, Hazard Analysis, Human Resources, Human Resources Strategy, Internal Audit, Investigative Reports, Leadership, Legal, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, OSHA, Onboarding, Organizational Development/Management, People Management, Performance Management, Policy Implementation, Procedure Implementation, Records Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Resolve Customer Issues, Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), State Laws and Regulations, Warehousing, Workforce Planning, Workplace Issues
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

NorthPoint Fresh

The HR Safety and Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing all human resources functions while ensuring full compliance with workplace safety regulations and employment laws. This role combines strategic HR leadership with hands-on safety management to support a compliant, safe, and high-performing workplace.

Salary: $80,000-$100,000 (based on experience)

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Oversee full-cycle HR functions: recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding
  • Develop and implement HR policies, procedures, and best practices
  • Manage employee records and HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
  • Administer compensation, benefits, and leave programs
  • Support leadership with workforce planning and organizational development
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws (EEO, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, etc.)
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees
  • Investigate and resolve employee complaints and workplace issues
  • Lead disciplinary processes and ensure consistent policy enforcement
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and ethical workplace culture
  • Ensure compliance with regulations from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory agencies
  • Develop, implement, and maintain workplace safety programs and procedures
  • Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and job hazard analyses
  • Lead incident investigations and ensure proper reporting and corrective actions
  • Maintain OSHA logs and compliance documentation
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees
  • Investigate and resolve employee complaints and workplace issues
  • Lead disciplinary processes and ensure consistent policy enforcement
  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and ethical workplace culture
  • Monitor changes in labor laws and safety regulations
  • Conduct internal audits to ensure HR and safety compliance
  • Maintain company handbook and policies in alignment with legal requirements
  • Partner with legal counsel and leadership on compliance matters

Qualifications and Requirements:

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Occupational Safety, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive HR experience, including safety or compliance responsibilities
  • Strong knowledge of employment laws and OSHA regulations
  • Experience managing employee relations and workplace investigations

Preferred:

  • SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification from the Society for Human Resource Management
  • Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or OSHA certification
  • Experience in warehousing and logistics

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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