HR & Workplace Specialist

HR & Workplace Specialist

Salary Range: $60k-$70k base

Do you want to make an impact and be part of an organization that is constantly pushing the limits of technology? If you're passionate about driving positive change, enjoy collaborating with people, and are eager to thrive in a dynamic, international environment, we welcome you to join our US Prodrive Team!

We are Prodrive Technologies

We are dedicated to creating meaningful technologies that make the world work. Through our innovative solutions, we contribute to building a future where everyone can thrive, resources are optimized, and connectivity brings people together.

About the role:

The HR & Workplace Specialist plays a critical role in advancing a safe, compliant, and engaging work environment while supporting talent acquisition and employee experience initiatives. This position serves as a cross‑functional partner, driving QHSE/IMS compliance, strengthening hiring outcomes, enhancing onboarding practices, and ensuring smooth daily workplace operations.

Overall, this position ensures our workplace is safe, our talent processes are effective, and employees feel supported throughout their lifecycle.

This is a hybrid role, working onsite 2-3 days a week at our Canton, MA office.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

Identifies and translates the latest developments in area of QHSE/IMS into policies, analyzing data and trends to provide insights and reports to management.

Collaborate with internal departments to align strategies and ensure processes comply with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements

Identification, analysis, and implementation of compliance requirements relevant to QHSE/IMS subjects

Identification, analysis, and mitigation of risks associated with the QHSE/IMS subjects

Coordinates the implementation of policies and processes that manage risks and ensure regulatory compliance.

Follow-up and investigate incidents and set corrective actions with internal stakeholders.

Monitor and review QHSE/IMS performance periodically and report to management.

Conduct and host internal and external audits relevant to the QHSE/IMS topics

Ensures clear and uniform application of procedures and working methods within the QHSE/IMS topics and provides support to employees in adhering to these policies.

Recruitment & Talent Support

Partner closely with hiring managers to define scorecards, role requirements, and recruitment strategies that lead to first time right hires

Manage job postings across multiple platforms and track applicant flow.

Partner closely with hiring managers to define scorecards, role requirements, and recruitment strategies that lead to first time right hires

Manage job postings across multiple platforms and track applicant flow.

Work with the Production team to establish and maintain a co‑op program with local technical high schools.

Office & Workplace Management

Manage the main office phone line and general inbox, ensuring timely and professional routing of inquiries.

Lead our Events committee and spearhead the execution of company events, team activities, and onsite meetings.

Manage the special occasions program (gifts for weddings, birth/adoption of child, offboarding, etc.)

Oversee office supplies, vendors, workplace maintenance, and serve as the main point of contact for daily office needs.

Perform floor stock checks, weekly food ordering, and general updates for company TVs (presentations).

Onboarding & Offboarding

Collaborate with the HR Manager to design, schedule, and deliver engaging first‑day introductions for new hires.

Support onboarding processes, including paperwork coordination, orientation scheduling, and new-hire logistics.

Own and develop the creation and implementation of 30‑day new‑hire check‑ins to assess acclimation, provide support, and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Help maintain onboarding documentation, processes, and templates.

Assist with offboarding by conducting exit interviews

Profile

1-3+ years of experience in Corporate Health, Safety, & Environment or Compliance is required

1–3+ years of experience in HR coordination, office administration, or a related field

Skilled in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, etc)

Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with employees at all levels.

Creative by nature, loves coming up with new and efficient ways of doing things.

Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow‑

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience with HR systems is a plus (ideally Paylocity or Workday)

Knowledge of workplace health & safety legislation is a plus (training can be provided).