HR & Safety Specialist

About the role

The HR & Safety Specialist supports our team members by strengthening both our human resources operations and our commitment to a safe workplace. This role guides people through every stage of their employment—from first interview to first day and beyond—while helping build and maintain the safety programs that protect our team members, the people we serve, and our locations across Wayne and Holmes Counties.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including filing, scanning, copying, and preparing and organizing HR documents.
• Post open positions on job boards and internal systems.
• Schedule, coordinate, and communicate with candidates; create offers of employment and coordinate post-offer screenings.
• Assist with new-hire paperwork, I-9 verification, and onboarding tasks, including performing orientation as backup.
• Manage employee life cycle, including new hire entries, change of statuses, and terminations in all required systems.
• Maintain personnel files and records in compliance with policy and legal requirements.
• Complete verifications of employment as required.
• Work with the HR Director to develop and maintain the Safety Program.
• Conduct internal safety audits and coordinate external safety inspections.
• Conduct incident investigations and report trends to the leadership team.
• Conduct safety team meetings and activities.
• Attend monthly Wooster Safety Council meetings.
• Maintain HR and Safety bulletin boards.
• Handle mail distribution, supply ordering, and maintain HR workspaces.
• Assist with Benefits administration, including open enrollment and employee support.
• Assist with HR projects and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior clerical, administrative, or customer-service experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs and sit for extended periods of time.
• Flexibility—may require an occasional evening or weekend.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability or ability to provide transportation.
• Offer of employment contingent upon passing a background check.
• Must pass a drug and alcohol screen prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in HR, safety, administrative office roles, or a related field.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems or applicant tracking systems.
• Understanding of basic HR practices and employment laws.

Key Competencies

• Customer Service Orientation
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Confidentiality & Integrity
• Organization & Time Management
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Professionalism

Working Conditions

Standard office environment with occasional travel to other locations. May require flexibility during peak HR periods (onboarding cycles, open enrollment, etc.).

Pay

$18.00 / hour

Why Join Us

When you join Goodwill, you become part of a team dedicated to building stronger communities through the power of work. In this role, you'll help bring new people onto our team and keep every location a place where they can do their best work safely—making a lasting impact on both our organization and the people we serve.