Human Resources Specialist

Danos - Gray, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

Gray, LA

1,001-5,000 employees

Support Activities for Mining

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist will manage drug and alcohol screening programs, fit-for-duty evaluations, and medication monitoring to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies. This role serves as a primary point of contact for employees and management regarding drug testing and fit-for-duty concerns, while also focusing on continuous improvement and education related to workplace safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a random drug screening program that complies with DOT regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate with third-party administrators and testing facilities to schedule and oversee random drug screens.
• Manage third party administrator databases as required by customers.
• Ensure that the selection process for random testing is conducted in compliance with government regulations.
• Schedule post-accident and reasonable suspicion testing.
• Manage employee follow-up DOT SAP programs.
• Oversee the process for fit-for-duty evaluations, ensuring that employees who return to work after a leave of absence or incident are evaluated appropriately.
• Collaborate with medical professionals and occupational health experts to ensure evaluations are thorough and compliant with legal requirements.
• Review and interpret evaluation results to make informed decisions regarding employees’ fitness for duty.
• Regularly review and monitor employees’ prescription and non-prescription medication utilization as it relates to workplace safety and productivity.
• Partner with clinics and vendors to ensure compliance with company policies, customer policies, legal requirements, and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records related to drug testing, follow-up programs, fit-for-duty evaluations, etc.
• Prepare and submit required reports, statistics, and documentation to regulatory agencies and customers as needed.
• Develop and implement drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures in line with federal, state, and local regulations and customer requirements.
• Provide training and education to employees and management on drug testing policies, procedures, and the importance of maintaining a drug-free workplace.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees, management, and customers regarding drug testing and fit-for-duty concerns.
• Address any questions or issues with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Provide support and guidance to employees who are undergoing drug testing or evaluations.
• Stay informed about changes in relevant laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Recommend and implement improvements to drug testing and evaluation processes to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Occupational Health, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a compliance, human resources, or safety role, with specific experience in drug testing and fit-for-duty evaluations required.
• Thorough understanding of federal and state drug testing regulations (e.g., DOT, FTA).
• Familiarity with medical terminology and fit-for-duty assessment procedures.
• Proficiency in using third party administrator (TPA) systems including DISA, ISN, NCMS, TPS Alert, etc.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in drug and alcohol testing or related fields is a plus.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• sustainable health benefit packages
• global opportunities