HR Coordinator

Kenco Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with HSA/HRA and FSA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Logistics is seeking a Site HR Coordinator to support HR functions at the site level, acting as an advocate for communications and safety where needed. You will manage new hire data in HRIS, assist with payroll audits, and coordinate benefits and onboarding activities.

The role requires strong MS Office skills, 2+ years of administrative HR support, and the ability to work cross-functionally with vendors and site management in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of progressive administrative support required.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; If no degree, equivalent years of HR experience is preferred.
• HR/payroll systems experience preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint with data entry ability.
• Excellent communication, verbal and written; comfortable presenting to groups.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Positive attitude and good people skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Enter all new hire information in HRIS and maintain updates per policy.
• Perform weekly audits of timesheets for payroll processing.
• Process background checks and pre-employment screening activities.
• Conduct New Hire Orientation including benefits education and policies.
• Coordinate with HRIS for site-based timeclocks support.
• Report on employee data including financial and labor data; review invoices.
• Assist in recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring/terminating and training new employees.
• Coordinate orders with vendors for office equipment and temporary personnel.
• Communicate company announcements and updates to policies.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Data accuracy

Typing speed

HR/payroll systems

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

At Kenco Logistics, you’re more than just a team member—you’re part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and a strong commitment to its people. As one of the leading 3PL providers in the U.S., Kenco offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority. With a focus on safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement, Kenco empowers employees to make a real impact in the supply chain industry while building rewarding careers. Join a company where your contributions help move the world forward—one shipment at a time.

About The Position

The Site HR Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of Human Resources functions at the site level. The coordinator may provide support for function as an advocate for other areas such as communications and/or safety.

Functions

• Enter all new hire information in HRIS system in addition to updates (terminations, status changes, etc.) per company policy and defined HRIS Standard Operating Procedures
• Perform weekly audits of timesheets for payroll processing.
• Process background checks and additional pre-employment screening activities
• Conduct New Hire Orientation including the education of benefits, company policies, and procedures
• Act as a liaison with HRIS to support site-based timeclocks.
• Report on employee data including financial and labor data; may review/audit invoice reports
• Guide employees to complete electronic forms related to address, status, and benefit changes.
• Assist in recruiting, screening, interviewing, hiring/terminating and training all new employees.
• Coordinate orders and requests with vendors for office equipment, supply, and temporary personnel.
• Communicate company announcements and updates to company policies
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by site management

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience of progressive administrative support required
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred; If no degree, equivalent years of experience within HR would be preferred
• HR/payroll systems experience preferred.
• Strong MS Office skills to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint as well as data entry and typing ability.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and speaks effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Positive attitude; good people skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions produced manuals and to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to manage small project assignments as necessary.

Competencies

• Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Decision Quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Optimizes Work Processes - Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Travel Requirements

• This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less .
• A passport is not required, but recommended.

Disclosures

• For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/
• The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Kenco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
• Per company policy, all internal job postings expire 14 days from the date they are posted.

Benefits Offered

• Medical insurance including HSA, HRA and FSA accounts
• Supplemental insurance including critical illness, hospital indemnity, accidental injury
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off approximately 2 weeks (accrual begins on Day 1 of employment)
• Employer Paid Holidays- 10 days

Kenco strives to provide a supportive, professional environment for all employees. As a part of Kenco, we expect our team to uphold our three key pillars: be honest, serve, and get better. Each should strive for operational excellence, pursue innovation, and want to grow with our company.

Kenco Group is an Equal-Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For California residents please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

For California residents – please enter or copy/paste the address below into your address bar to review an important notice regarding Kenco’s privacy policy.

https://www.kencogroup.com/ccpa-notice-at-collection-for-employees-and-applicants/