Human Resources and Safety Coordinator

Baker Group•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

Baker Group is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Human Resources and Safety Coordinator to support both HR and Safety operations at our Cedar Rapids location. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees, helping to deliver seamless onboarding, training, compliance, benefits support and safety administration. This position also plays an essential role in maintaining a positive workplace culture while ensuring regulatory compliance, supporting workforce development, and strengthening company-wide safety initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is highly organized and enjoys collaborating across departments.

Requirements

Associate degree in HR, Business, Safety or related field, or equivalent experience
Minimum of three years of experience in HR, safety administration or administrative support
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Familiarity with safety training platforms and compliance tracking systems
Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment
Proactive mindset with strong organizational skills
Ability to build partnerships across all levels of the organization
Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience in construction or union environments preferred
Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation processes
Experience with HR systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
Experience with Bluebeam or similar PDF tools is a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinate onboarding for union and non-union team members both in-office and at job sites.
Support time record collection and verification.
Assist with recruiting activities, interview coordination and intern programs.
Support employee engagement initiatives including, but not limited to employee events, flu shot clinics, resource groups, etc.
Provide benefits support, including open enrollment assistance.
Assist with background checks, drug screenings, and insurance documentation tracking.
Provide employees with technical support for HR systems access.
Track and manage training certifications and third-party credentialing.
Coordinate and track safety training programs (ClickSafety, Gatefeed, Training Vault, third-party platforms such as ISN and AVETTA).
Monitor certification expirations and continuing education requirements, including CEUs.
Schedule safety meetings and trainings.
Conduct and coordinate drug and alcohol testing for new hires, job sites and post-accident.
Maintain safety supplies and PPE inventory.
Assist with tracking and submitting boot and safety glasses reimbursements.
Support safety communications through the intranet and other internal platforms.
Assist with process improvements aligned with company safety goals.
Support Safety Managers and Specialists with administrative needs.
Assist with performance management tracking and personnel records in HR systems.
Support the coordination of staff meetings and note taking processes or summaries.
Collaborate with HR and Safety teams to ensure consistent service delivery.