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 helps facilitate onboarding, training, benefits, recruiting and engagement activities, and partners with the HR team to support department and company-wide goals. The Coordinator contributes to a positive workplace culture, responds to day-to-day HR inquiries and provides consistent HR support at an extension office. The position coordinates onboarding for union and non-union hires, both in the office and at job sites, and supports a range of employee, recruiting, benefits, payroll and administrative activities. Occasional travel to job sites and quarterly visits to the Ankeny, Iowa location are required. The work involves prolonged periods sitting at a desk, using a computer and participating in remote meetings, with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds and occasional standing, walking or climbing stairs during job-site visits.

Requirements

Two-year degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
At least 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.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing needs.
Ability to lift 10 pounds occasionally.
Ability to make occasional job-site visits involving periods of standing, walking and/or climbing stairs.
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 is a plus.
Background working in a union environment.

Responsibilities

Facilitate onboarding for union and non-union hires at the office and 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 the Talent Acquisition team 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 on correspondence and other administrative needs.
Support Payroll with manual check processing and job-site reporting.
Assist with HR-related projects as needed.