HR Safety Director

HR & SAFETY MANAGER $90,000+

Key Responsibilities

Human Resources Management & Employee Relations Serve as the primary HR representative for 200+ employees, managing day-to-day employee relations, coaching, conflict resolution, and grievance investigations. Manage full-lifecycle HR functions including employee onboarding, performance management systems, disciplinary actions, and exit interviews. Partner with executive leadership to oversee employee benefits, workers' compensation administration, disability claims, and FMLA/ADA compliance. Ensure strict adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws, labor standards, and workplace equal opportunity requirements. Fleet Safety & DOT Regulatory Compliance Maintain and audit DOT Driver Qualification (DQ) files, ensuring 100% compliance with medical card certifications, MVR checks, and CDL license renewals. Oversee mandatory DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs (pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion) per FMCSA guidelines. Monitor Electronic Logging Devices (ELD), Hours of Service (HOS) logs, and Pre/Post-Trip inspection reports to prevent safety violations and maintain out-of-service compliance standards. Lead incident investigations, root-cause assessments, and corrective action planning for vehicular accidents, equipment damage, or workplace injuries. Manage OSHA 300 log reporting, workplace hazard assessments, safety audits, PPE enforcement, and safety committee oversight across batch plants and equipment yards. Recruitment & Driver Safety Training Direct full-cycle recruitment and screening for CDL-A/CDL-B concrete mixer drivers, heavy equipment operators, batchmen, and shop mechanics. Develop and deliver continuous driver safety training, defensive driving instruction, rollover prevention programs, job-site pour safety, and daily tailgate safety topics. Track driver retention, safety milestone awards, and performance incentive programs. Field Operations & Site Inspections Perform routine site visits and safety inspections (25%–30% travel) across plant locations, fleet maintenance facilities, and customer pour sites. Collaborate closely with plant supervisors, dispatchers, and fleet mechanics to align safety policies with daily delivery schedules. Qualifications & Requirements Experience: 5+ years of progressive HR management experience combined with DOT/FMCSA safety oversight, preferably in ready-mix concrete, heavy civil construction, aggregate, or commercial fleet transit. HR Competency: Proven track record managing employee relations, workforce conflicts, and HR policies for a headcount of 200+ personnel. Regulatory Mastery: Deep operational knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and state labor laws. Certifications (Preferred): HR Certification: SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or PHR. Safety Certification: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or Director of Safety (CDS). OSHA 10/30/500 General Industry or Construction cardss

Key Skills: Conflict resolution, leadership on the shop floor and in the yard, written/verbal communication, crisis management, and proficiency with HRIS, ATS, and ELD tracking systems. Overview: The HR & Safety Manager leads human resources operations, FMCSA/DOT safety compliance, fleet risk management, and workforce relations across all concrete manufacturing and distribution operations. Serving as a key operational leader, this role oversees 200+ CDL driver team members, batch plant personnel, and maintenance staff. The ideal candidate balances robust HR generalist experience handling employee relations, dispute resolution, and talent oversight with active DOT safety enforcement and accident prevention programs.

Send your resume to tuscaloosa@pridestaff.com or Call Pridestaff at 205-440-3729 Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $43.00 - $50.00 Per Hour