Valley Box Company · 5 hours ago
Human Resource & Safety Manager
Santee, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expValley Box Company is a family-run manufacturing company focused on practical HR and safety solutions. The HR & Safety Manager is responsible for supporting employees and leadership through compliant HR practices while leading workplace safety and OSHA compliance efforts.
ManufacturingPackaging ServicesShippingTransportation
Responsibilities
Post job openings, interview applicants, and help choose the right people
Handle new hire paperwork and lead orientation and onboarding
Ensure safety training is part of onboarding for all new employees
Run annual performance reviews for 60+ employees
Conduct 90-day reviews with regular check-ins and supervisor input, and report updates directly to ownership
Help supervisors improve communication, leadership, and people management
Handle employee concerns, conflicts, and complaints in a practical, fair, and respectful way
Lead disciplinary actions, terminations, and layoffs when needed, following the law and company policy
Manage workers’ compensation claims and support employees through the process
Partner with ownership and supervisors on injury response and return-to-work coordination
Maintain employee payroll records, including hours worked and time off balances
Manage benefits and leave programs, including medical leave and state disability
Keep the employee handbook and HR policies up to date and easy to understand
Help make sure the company follows employment and workplace laws
Support audits, documentation, and regulatory recordkeeping as needed
Lead and manage the company’s workplace safety program
Ensure compliance with OSHA and other applicable safety regulations
Investigate workplace accidents and near-misses, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
Maintain required safety documentation
Coordinate safety inspections and respond to regulatory inquiries when needed
Develop, implement, and track safety procedures and best practices
Work with supervisors to identify hazards and reduce workplace risk
Lead safety training and required workplace training
Run monthly safety committee meetings, help identify problems, track solutions, and report progress to ownership
Develop and deliver ongoing safety education for employees and supervisors
Help plan employee events, anniversaries, and celebrations
Support a respectful, team-oriented, and safety-first culture
Qualification
Required
Fluent in both Spanish and English, required
At least 5 years of hands-on HR experience
Experience with workplace safety programs and OSHA compliance in a manufacturing or industrial environment
Strong understanding of California and federal employment laws
Honest, approachable, and able to build trust with employees and leadership
Confident handling of sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism
Well organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
Experience using HR systems, payroll platforms, and timekeeping systems
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Safety Management, or related field required
Preferred
SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus, but not required
Safety certifications (OSHA, safety management, or similar) are a plus
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Company
Valley Box Company
Valley Box offers packaging solutions that include commercial & industrial packaging and painted & steel-reinforced wood crates.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase