HR Coordinator/Assistant

Kier & Wright Civil Engineers and Surveyors; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid benefits

Job summary

Kier & Wright Civil Engineers and Surveyors in Livermore, CA is seeking an organized HR Coordinator to support day-to-day HR operations, including recruiting, onboarding, benefits administration, and compliance. You’ll partner with HR leadership to ensure a smooth employee experience and accurate HR data across systems.

The role involves coordinating interviews, onboarding, HRIS data entry, benefits events, training tracking, and supporting performance reviews in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of HR, recruiting coordination, or administrative experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., BambooHR or similar).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and customer service mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and recruiting logistics
• Manage onboarding processes, new hire paperwork, and HRIS data entry
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy across systems
• Support benefits administration (enrollments, life events, open enrollment)
• Assist with compliance reporting, audits, and required training tracking
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and HR programs
• Support performance review cycles and training logistics
• Other duties as assigned”

Skills

HR coordination

Recruiting coordination

Onboarding

HRIS data entry

Communication

Job description

Summary

We’re seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented HR Coordinator to support day-to-day HR operations and deliver exceptional employee experience. This role is critical in ensuring smooth execution across recruiting, onboarding, HR systems, benefits administration, and compliance. You’ll partner closely with HR leadership and the Recruiting Manager to keep processes running efficiently while supporting employees throughout their lifecycle.

ResponsibilIties

• Coordinate interviews, candidate communications, and recruiting logistics
• Manage onboarding processes, new hire paperwork, and HRIS data entry
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy across systems
• Support benefits administration (enrollments, life events, open enrollment)
• Assist with compliance reporting, audits, and required training tracking
• Coordinate employee engagement initiatives and HR programs
• Support performance review cycles and training logistics
• Other duties as assigned”

Education/Experience

• 1-3 years of HR, recruiting coordination, or administrative experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with HR systems (e.g., BambooHR or similar)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and customer service mindset

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to grow your HR career and expand into broader HR responsibilities
• Exposure to all areas of HR (recruiting, operations, benefits, compliance)
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Meaningful impact on employee experience and organizational success
• 100% paid benefits for both you + your family (medical, dental, + vision)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR WORKING CONDITIONS

• Prolonged periods of sitting (up to 8 hours a day for office staff)
• Interacting with technology (computer, cellphone, etc.)
• Ability to lift and/or carry items ( up to 20 lbs.)
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking (field checks)
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions (field checks)
• Occasional travel e.g. driving to offices, jobsites, client meetings, etc.