HR & Safety Advisor
Domtar
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Brownsville • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Serve as the primary HR contact for hourly and salaried plant employees
- Provide daily HR support by being visible, accessible, and responsive to employee needs
- Administer and maintain timekeeping, payroll processing and attendance records
- Lead employee relations investigations, documenting findings and partnering with leadership on corrective actions
- Support supervisors in managing performance, including coaching, documentation, and development plans
- Coordinate salary and hourly staffing needs, including recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training
- Oversee new hire orientation and ensure all manufacturing employees receive required safety and job specific training
- Monitor attendance patterns; coach supervisors on application of the attendance policy
- Ensure timely and accurate administration of FMLA, ADA, EEOC, workers’ compensation, and other regulatory requirements
- Maintain compliance with company policies, employment laws, and plant expectations
- Partner with leadership to support culture efforts, engagement programs, retention strategies, and workforce planning
- Act as a change management leader with strong emphasis on operations and productivity improvements
- Conduct daily safety walkthroughs, job observations, and hazard identification on the production floor
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action development in partnership with corporate safety team
- Ensure all OSHA logs, safety metrics, and documentation are completed accurately and submitted on time
- Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, lockout/tagout refreshers, and other regulatory training
- Be a daily presence in production areas to understand issues, build relationships, and communicate proactively
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in HR, Safety, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience in manufacturing
- 3–5 years of HR and/or Safety experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations, safety programs, and HR compliance requirements
- Ability to work effectively on the production floor, build trust, and communicate across all levels
- Strong problem solving, coaching, and decision-making skills
- Ability to balance multiple priorities in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Supportive working environment
- Career paths
- Opportunities for learning and growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingtimekeepingattendance recordsemployee relations investigationsFMLA administrationADA complianceEEOC complianceworkers' compensationsafety trainingroot cause analysis
Soft Skills
coachingproblem solvingdecision-makingcommunicationrelationship buildingchange managementengagementretention strategiesperformance managementorganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in HRBachelor's degree in SafetyBachelor's degree in BusinessHR certificationSafety certification