Human Resources and Safety Coordinator

Baker Group • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • Hybrid

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 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
• Familiarity with Workers’ Compensation processes
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Experience with HRIS/HCM systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred)
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in construction or union environments 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 ESOP events, recognition events, flu shot clinics, resource groups.
• Provide benefits support, including open enrollment assistance.
• Assist with background checks, drug screenings, and insurance documentation tracking.
• Provide technical support for HRIS/HCM systems.
• 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 training.
• 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 in PerformYard.
• Support the coordination of EOS (Bloom) meetings.
• Collaborate with HR and Safety teams to ensure consistent service delivery.

Benefits

• In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Baker Group will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree