Regional HR & Safety Manager

About the role

At Sage Rental Services, we provide equipment rental, environmental solutions, and on-site support services to industrial, chemical, energy, and construction customers across the Gulf Coast and beyond. We are committed to delivering exceptional service, building lasting customer relationships, and creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed. Everything we do is guided by our core values: Work Smart – innovative solutions, continuous improvement, informed decisions; Work Safe – prioritize safety of employees, customers, and communities; Work Honest – integrity, accountability, transparency; Work Together – collaborate, communicate, and support one another to achieve shared success. At Sage, you'll join a team that values hard work, personal development, and a culture where people genuinely care about each other and the customers we serve.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership (Approximately 75%)
  • Lead and manage Sage's safety program across all branch and field operations.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, environmental, customer, and company safety requirements.
  • Conduct regular branch, shop, yard, vehicle, and jobsite safety audits.
  • Develop and deliver safety meetings, toolbox talks, orientation programs, and ongoing training initiatives.
  • Investigate accidents, incidents, injuries, vehicle accidents, and near-misses, including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
  • Track and report safety performance metrics, trends, and recommendations to executive leadership.
  • Manage employee training records, certifications, safety documentation, and compliance reporting.
  • Oversee the Company's drug and alcohol testing program.
  • Coordinate customer safety audits, contractor prequalification requirements, and ISNetworld/Avetta compliance.
  • Assist operations personnel in developing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), site-specific safety plans, and risk assessments.
  • Support branch managers and supervisors in promoting a proactive safety culture.
  • Travel regularly to branch locations throughout the region.
• Human Resources Responsibilities (Approximately 25%)
  • Coordinate employee onboarding and new hire orientation.
  • Maintain employee personnel records and HR documentation.
  • Assist managers with employee relations matters and policy interpretation.
  • Manage workers' compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and injury case administration.
  • Assist with recruitment efforts, job postings, candidate screening, and hiring processes.
  • Coordinate employee training and professional development programs.
  • Support benefits administration and open enrollment communications.
  • Assist with performance management documentation and disciplinary processes.
  • Maintain compliance with applicable employment laws and company policies.
  • Support employee engagement and retention initiatives.