Human Resources Coordinator

Baker Group•Liberty, MO

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About The Position

The Human Resources Coordinator supports the effective delivery of HR services and serves as the primary point of contact for team members at Baker Group’s Kansas City location. The role facilitates onboarding, training, benefits, recruiting and engagement activities, and partners with the HR team to support department and company-wide goals. The Coordinator helps maintain a positive workplace culture, responds to day-to-day HR inquiries and provides seamless HR support at an extension office.

Requirements

Two-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
Minimum of three years of experience in human resources and/or payroll.
General knowledge of human resources best practices.
Solid knowledge of applicable laws and regulations.
Strong Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to build effective partnerships across all levels of the organization.
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing needs.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods while working at a desk, using a computer and participating in remote meetings.
Ability to occasionally lift 10 pounds.
Ability to occasionally stand, walk and/or climb stairs during job-site visits.
Ability to travel occasionally to job sites and quarterly to the Ankeny, Iowa location.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HRIS/HCM systems.
Knowledge of ADP Workforce Now.
Background working in a union environment.

Responsibilities

Facilitate onboarding for union and non-union hires, both in the office and at job sites.
Prepare for new team members’ first day by providing instructions, coordinating workspace assignments and arranging IT equipment and needs.
Assist with training activities, including scheduling, third-party certification tracking, Training Vault updates, event registration and meal arrangements.
Support Talent Acquisition by coordinating intern events, preparing hiring managers for interviews, welcoming candidates and supporting local career fairs.
Maintain inventory and distribute personal protective equipment (PPE) to team members as needed.
Assist with planning, scheduling and communicating employee engagement activities, including ESOP events, flu shot clinics and the annual recognition breakfast.
Provide technical support to team members using HR software systems and the HRIS platform.
Serve as backup for pre-employment drug screening coordination and background check processing.
Support team members during open enrollment and respond to benefits questions throughout the year.
Participate in and support events organized by the Wellness, Women’s Networking and Veterans Resource Group committees.
Collaborate with HR team members to promote consistency in HR service delivery and processes.
Work with local unions to support correspondence and other administrative needs.
Support Payroll with manual check processing and job-site reporting.
Provide assistance with HR-related projects as needed.