Admin and HSE Coordinator

Through leading innovations, we help farmers around the world meet the challenge of feeding a growing population and taking care of our planet. We are currently seeking an Admin and HSE Coordinator for the R&D Vegetables team in Nampa, ID.   

Role Purpose: The purpose of the Admin and HSE (Health, Safety, Environment) Coordinator role is to support the Operations team and site management in all administrative and HSE duties.

Accountabilities

• Assure compliance with all company, local, state and federal regulatory requirements related to administration, HSE and payroll.
• Responsible to input data required to include new companies in the procurement system.
• Responsible for administering a safety and environmental program that supports Syngenta’s HSE. policies, including safety meetings, safety investigations and coordinating safety training.
• Set up and maintain HSE records as required by state and federal regulations.
• Schedule and supervise health and environmental testing and perform risk analysis.
• Coordinate and supervise monthly pesticide reporting and implement automated systems for reporting.
• Effectively on-board new employees: provide new employee orientation and maintain employee records.
• Ensure all facility operating documents and permits are current and renewed on time.
• Coordinate and supervise office services, including mail, shipping logs, office equipment and supplies.
• Responsible for coding and entering of all accounts payable into SAP.
• Manage records retention program.
• Coordinate CW safety meetings and record minutes and comments from crews and lead implementation of safer ways to work.
• Keep updated behavioral program records for the site.
• Effectively communicating on a daily base with peers and supervisor regarding the status of projects and work activities.
• Record and analyze key metrics to support site management in business decision making processes.
• Support in implementation of proprietary systems to track working activities at the site. 
• Support contract working hiring across different agencies.

Critical success factors & key challenges

• Ability to complete objectives and tasks in a fast paced work environment.
• Flexibility and resourcefulness.
• Must be detail oriented, with a great attention to accuracy.
• Ability and motivation to learn and implement new technologies; stimulate a culture of continuous improvement.
• Availability to work extra hours as needed.
• Data analysis skills

Syngenta is a global leader in agriculture; rooted in science and dedicated to bringing plant potential to life. Each of our 30,000 employees in more than 90 countries work together to solve one of humanity’s most pressing challenges: growing more food with fewer resources. A diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace environment are enablers of our ambition to be the most collaborative and trusted team in agriculture. Our employees reflect the diversity of our customers, the markets where we operate and the communities which we serve. No matter what your position, you will have a vital role in safely feeding the world and taking care of our planet. Join us and help shape the future of agriculture.

Knowledge, experience & capabilities

• B.S. degree in business or related field preferred. Candidates with relevant comparable experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Excellent communication skills, in both English and Spanish.

Critical knowledge

• Ability to use MS Office and SAP.
• Advanced Safety & Health Certificate (OSHA) required, or ability to obtain such certificate within 6 months after hire.

Critical experience

• Minimum of 3 years administrative experience.
• Technical understanding of safety and environmental processes in an agricultural setting.

Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities

• Strong computer skills (MS Office, SAP, Sharepoint, smartsheets, PowerBi, etc)
• Must be able to work in a team and communicate with individuals at all levels throughout the organization.
• Project management skills.
• Must be able to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to effectively communicate safety requirements to a diverse population of employees.
• Ability and motivation to learn new technologies.

Critical leadership capabilities

• Communicates effectively.
• Promotes teamwork.
• Stimulate a culture of continuous improvement.

• All applicants must be eligible to work in the US.

What We Offer:

• Full Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision) that starts the same day you do
• 401k plan with company match, Profit Sharing & Retirement Savings Contribution
• Generous vacation plus 9 Paid Holidays
• Maternity and Paternity Leave, Education Assistance, Wellness Programs, Corporate Discounts among others
• Salary range: $56,000 -$70,000 annually, plus bonus
• A culture that promotes work/life balance, celebrates diversity, and offers numerous family-oriented events throughout the year

WL3B

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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