HR & Safety Manager

Job Summary:
The safety, benefits and HR manager position is responsible for the day-to-day operations of group benefits programs along with handling the HR functions such as FMLA, Safety, EEOC, DOL and OSHA as well as unemployment, worker compensation claims and all safety training tracking and implementing law changes. This position will work at our Portsmouth NH location.
Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, dental, and vision to include enrollments, changes, terminations etc.
• Assist employees with benefit related questions.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Attend safety meetings and collaborate with managers on safety related issues.
• Process all FMLA, MFPL and worker compensation claims and monitor ongoing files.
• File OSHA reports.
• Update all safety and training programs.
• Follow up on all incident reports with review of root cause and action plan for correction and avoidance.
• Work with senior management on pay bands for all job categories.
• Investigate any employee complaints and report to the senior management.
• Distribute new hire packets to include benefits package, safety program, and payroll related documents and follow up on completion and send to payroll to set up new hire start date.
• Maintain and update all job descriptions and job task analysis.
• Maintain and update handbook and review with senior management.
• Schedule and follow up on all medical exams and drug testing.
• Maintain training records for all staff and follow up on retraining.
• Distribute all open enrollment information and follow up with staff.
• Distribute summary plan descriptions and answer any staff questions.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products; experience with HRIS and benefits databases.
• Effective planning and priority setting.
• ADP Workforce Now experience required.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and thorough knowledge of plan designs and contract language.
• Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgments on proposals.
• Ability to perform job with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, COBRA, Social Security and DOL requirements.
• Knowledge of DOT, FMSCA and Osha regulations and reporting requirements.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management or related field, and five years of related benefits or employee benefits administration experience as well as HR and safety experience.
• PHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP and CEBS professional designations preferred.