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Description

The HR & Safety Specialist provides dedicated Human Resources, Safety, and administrative support to weekend and second-shift operations at Unified Defense. This position serves as an on-site resource for employees and supervisors during hours when regular HR, Safety, and administrative management coverage may be limited.  

The Specialist provides first-line support for workplace incidents, employee concerns, injuries, safety matters, documentation, routine HR questions, and general employee needs. The position also conducts safety observations and audits, assists with preliminary fact-finding, responds to workplace injuries, and ensures matters requiring additional attention are appropriately documented and escalated. 

Who We Are:   
Founded in 2016, Unified Defense has been serving our clients with high quality craftsmanship for almost 10 years. From our recent beginnings, to where we are today, serving our customers with superior products has been an unchanging goal for us. Our approach has been passed down for many years, and we are proud to serve both our customers and employees with a foundation in our core values. Without satisfied employees, we can’t serve our customers with the selfless care, ethical nature, and overall integrity we promise. We are proud to maintain an employee-focused company, where our team members feel supported and excited to come to work. We want your confidence and determination to shine in all you do - join our team today!     

Location: Byron, GA  

Schedule & Availability 

This is a full-time position primarily supporting weekend and second-shift operations. 

The schedule will be established based on operational coverage needs and may include a combination of weekend and weekday second-shift hours. 

Schedule flexibility is an essential component of this position.

Requirements

What You’ll Do:  

Human Resources & Employee Relations 

• Serve as the on-site HR resource for weekend and second-shift employees and supervisors, responding to routine questions about company policies, attendance, timekeeping, workplace expectations, and HR processes. 
• Receive and document employee complaints, concerns, and workplace issues. 
• Conduct preliminary fact-finding when workplace concerns or incidents occur, including identifying witnesses, obtaining initial statements, documenting timelines, and preserving relevant information. 
• Escalate harassment or discrimination allegations, threats, workplace violence, suspected impairment, serious misconduct, or other significant employee relations matters to the HR Manager. 
• Assist supervisors with documentation related to attendance, conduct, performance, and workplace incidents. 
• Assist with onboarding, employee paperwork, HR communications, and other administrative HR functions as needed. 
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee information. 

Safety 

• Serve as the on-site Safety resource during assigned weekend and second-shift hours, assisting supervisors and employees with routine safety questions and established procedures. 
• Conduct routine safety observations, inspections, and audits as directed by the Safety Director, monitoring work areas for unsafe conditions, PPE compliance, and potential hazards. 
• Follow up on identified safety concerns and track corrective actions to completion. 
• Respond to workplace injuries, incidents, and emergencies in accordance with established response and reporting procedures. 
• Assist injured employees in obtaining appropriate medical evaluation, including transporting or accompanying them to an approved occupational health provider, urgent care, emergency room, or other appropriate facility when required. 
• Communicate workplace injuries and medical treatment to the Safety Director and appropriate leadership in a timely manner, and immediately escalate serious injuries, significant hazards, emergencies, or other high-risk situations. 
• Complete required injury and incident documentation, assist with follow-up activities, and support workers' compensation documentation and administrative processes as assigned by the Safety Director. 
• Support safety training, employee safety communications, training records, inspection records, and other Safety administrative functions. 

Weekend & 2nd Shift Support 

• Maintain a visible and approachable presence throughout weekend and second-shift operations through regular floor walks and employee/supervisor check-ins. 
• Develop effective working relationships with employees and supervisors while remaining objective and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. 
• Serve as the communication link between weekend/second-shift operations and HR/Safety leadership. 
• Provide HR and Safety leadership with timely documentation and summaries of significant activity, including employee concerns, injuries, incidents, safety observations, and matters requiring follow-up or further investigation. 
• Remain onsite beyond scheduled hours when necessary to respond to or document an active HR or Safety matter. 
• Provide general administrative and office support, and perform additional HR, Safety, and administrative duties as assigned. 

Who You Are: 

• High school diploma or equivalent required. 
• Previous professional experience in Human Resources, workplace safety, employee relations, manufacturing, supervision, compliance, or a related environment. 
• Must possess and maintain a valid, active driver’s license and meet applicable company requirements for operating a vehicle when transporting or accompanying employees for medical evaluation. 
• Ability and willingness to transport or accompany injured employees for medical evaluation when required as part of the position. 
• Ability to conduct objective preliminary fact-finding and produce clear, factual written documentation. 
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to remain calm and exercise sound judgment during sensitive, difficult, or high-pressure situations. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive employee and company information. 
• Ability to work independently during periods when HR and Safety management may not be physically onsite. 
• Ability to recognize situations requiring immediate escalation. 
• Strong organizational, administrative, and follow-up skills. 
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn company HR, Safety, and administrative systems. 

Benefits

What We Offer:  

• Excellent Compensation   
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance   
• Health Savings Account   
• Life & Disability Insurance   
• Employee Assistance Program   
• Team Meetings    
• Employee Committees & Involvement   
• Bonus Incentive Program   
• Community Service Day   
• Team Events & Activities   
• Awesome Company Culture 

**We kindly ask that applicants refrain from contacting the company directly regarding application status. All updates will be provided through the recruiting team.** 

Unified Defense is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.