HR Coordinator

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.; Junction City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. in Junction City, KS is seeking a skilled HR/Administrative Specialist to support the Human Resources department and handle general office tasks.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and proficiency with MS Office; you will help with recruitment, records, benefits administration, and onboarding. The ideal candidate has at least six years of administrative experience and at least one year in HR, plus an Associate Degree in Business

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.

Responsibilities

• Answering multi-line telephone system.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Provide support in HR functions (recruitment, employment, personnel records, employee relations, and benefits administration).
• Interact with all levels of management throughout the Firm.
• Ensure HR policies are implemented and staff trained on those policies.
• Maintain accurate and legally compliant employee files.
• Conduct new hire in-processings.
• Assist with administering the employee benefits program.
• Follow workers' comp policies and procedures; investigate and process claims with the carrier.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Administrative experience

HR experience

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Communication skills

Education

AS in Business Admin

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Company 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

WE ARE GROWING!!!

Required Skills/Abilities

• Answering multi-line telephone system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service 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.
• Conduct new hire in-processings.
• 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.