HR Coordinator

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Sick leave

Vacation leave

Parking

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced HR/Administrative professional to support the Human Resources department in daily operations. You will handle recruitment, employee records, benefits coordination, and compliance tasks. This on-site role works with staff across levels of the organization.

The position requires strong written and verbal communication, proofreading skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six years of administrative experience.
• Minimum of one year of Human Resources experience.
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Associate Degree in Business Administration preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR support including recruitment, employment, personnel records, employee relations, and benefits administration.
• Interact with all levels of management and ensure HR policies are followed.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant employee files.
• Assist with administering the employee benefits program and answering employee questions.
• Follow workers’ comp policies; investigate and process claims with the carrier.
• Other duties as assigned by HR leadership.

Skills

Phone support

Written comm

Proofreading

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Interpersonal skills

HR support

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate Degree in Business Administration

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) was founded more than 42 years ago in Junction City, KS. Over time, this privately-owned civil and geotechnical engineering firm has grown to 200+ employees working in six (6) offices in Kansas and one (1) office in Missouri. The firm provides survey, drafting, civil design, construction inspection, geotechnical services and testing of soil, asphalt and concrete

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. offers a robust package of employee benefits including: health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. In addition, it offers a cafeteria plan for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. KVE also offers a 401(k) plan, sick and vacation leave, Years of Service awards, business casual dress and complimentary parking.

Job Description

Required Skills/Abilities

• Answering multi-line telephone system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to operate general office equipment
• Proofing and editing skills
• Ability to write, read, and interpret correspondence, manuals, and regulations
• Provide support in functional areas of the Human Resource Department (e.g., recruitment, employment, personnel records, employee relations, and benefits administration)
• Interact/communicate with all levels of management throughout the Firm.
• Ensure that HR policies and procedures are implemented and followed and that staff are adequately trained on those policies.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant employee files.
• Assists with administering the employee benefits program. Answer questions employees might have.
• Follow established workers’ comp policies and procedures; investigate and process claims with the carrier; and perform periodic follow-ups.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) years of administrative experience
• Minimum of one (1) year of Human Resource experience
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• An Associate Degree in Business Administration is preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

• This is a full-time, hourly position.
• KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings and driving history checks.

KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all information will be kept confidential.