Human Resources Coordinator

Aston Carter • Cedar Rapids, IA

3d • $30 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

The HR & Safety Generalist supports the organization’s day-to-day people and safety needs, working closely with drivers, dispatchers, mechanics, office staff, and company leadership. The role supports recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, performance management, benefits, safety, and DOT compliance. Success requires organization, dependability, effective communication, attention to detail, and consistent follow-through.

This position is based in a small office within a blue-collar company and involves collaborating with a diverse team of drivers, dispatchers, and office personnel. The organization describes its setting as supportive and collaborative, with a straightforward, people-first approach focused on completing work safely, correctly, and on time. The role is fully onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and may require travel to company locations as needed.

Requirements

• One to two years of experience in human resources, recruiting, safety, transportation, office administration, or a related role.
• Human resources experience and recruiting, onboarding, and administrative support skills.
• Data entry and clerical skills.
• Employee relations experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook; working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn HR, safety, and company systems.
• Strong communication, organization, documentation, and follow-through skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize competing tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information professionally.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to company locations as needed.
• Performance management experience and confidence having difficult conversations.
• Ability to work independently as a self-starter.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting employees in trucking, construction, transportation, or another blue-collar environment.
• Familiarity with DOT compliance, driver qualification files, drug and alcohol testing, OSHA, workers’ compensation, or safety documentation.
• Experience with recruiting, onboarding, benefits, or employee recordkeeping.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, safety, or a related field; not required.
• Training and coaching exposure.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and onboard drivers, mechanics, field employees, office staff, and other operational employees.
• Manage job postings, candidate screening, interviews, offers, motor vehicle records, drug testing, and other pre-employment requirements.
• Coordinate new-hire orientation, paperwork, benefits enrollment, safety training, and onboarding follow-up.
• Support employees and leaders with policies, benefits, performance management, disciplinary matters, investigations, and other workplace concerns.
• Assist with benefits, leave administration, workers’ compensation, and return-to-work coordination.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee, safety, and driver records.
• Support DOT compliance, including driver qualification files, medical cards, motor vehicle records, and drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Assist with safety training, incident investigations, corrective actions, OSHA recordkeeping, and audit preparation.
• Partner with dispatchers, supervisors, and the office team to support employee and operational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, if eligible.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, if eligible.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available, if eligible.
• Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for the employee and dependents, if eligible.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, if eligible.
• Health Spending Account (HSA), if eligible.
• Transportation benefits, if eligible.
• Employee Assistance Program, if eligible.
• Time off or leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave, if eligible. Benefits depend on eligibility, job classification, length of employment, elections, and applicable plan or program terms.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed