HR & Safety Coordinator

LKQ•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is seeking an organized, people-focused HR & Safety Coordinator for our Kansas City, KS distribution center. This dual role supports employees and operations across human resources, workplace safety, and office administration. As an HR & Safety Coordinator, you will provide day-to-day employee support, coordinate key HR processes, promote workplace safety, oversee general office services, and assist regional cross-dock managers.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
3–5 years of human resources experience
Prior office management experience
Working knowledge of human resources practices, employment law, employee benefits, and confidential recordkeeping
Knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and hazard communication standards
Strong communication, organization, judgment, and relationship-building skills
Ability to provide consistent, unbiased support to employees and leaders

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting employees in a distribution center, warehouse, transportation, or delivery environment
Experience with applicant tracking, timekeeping, payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation, or leave administration systems
Previous responsibility for safety training, inspections, or compliance recordkeeping

Responsibilities

Support employee relations for warehouse and delivery employees across multiple shifts and respond to general HR questions
Screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and manage onboarding activities through the applicant tracking system
Maintain accurate attendance, paid time off, timecard, payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation, and FMLA documentation
Partner with the Human Resources department on employee concerns, disciplinary matters, and appropriate resolution
Support employee relations needs for regional cross-dock managers during quarterly visits to delivery hub locations
Promote workplace safety awareness and compliance with OSHA, DOT, hazard communication, and other applicable requirements
Conduct safety inspections and monthly training, maintain required records, and help develop programs to prevent recordable incidents
Coordinate office services, supplies, mail distribution, equipment maintenance, facility needs, vendors, and administrative expense tracking
Hire, train, and supervise administrative support staff as assigned
Maintain record-retention and office systems and prepare organized reports and summaries for management
Perform other duties as assigned