HR & Safety Coordinator

LKQ Corporation; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is seeking an organized HR & Safety Coordinator for our Kansas City, KS distribution center. This role blends human resources, safety, and office administration, supporting employees and operations across multiple shifts.

You will manage onboarding, attendance, payroll/docs, and employee relations while ensuring OSHA/DOT compliance. The position involves quarterly travel to regional locations and collaborating with跨-dock managers and the HR team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3–5 years of human resources experience.
• Prior office management experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of human resources practices, employment law, employee benefits, and confidential recordkeeping.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and hazard communication standards.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations for warehouse and office staff across multiple shifts and respond to HR questions.
• Screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and manage onboarding through the ATS.
• Maintain attendance, PTO, timekeeping, payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation, and FMLA documentation.
• Collaborate with HR on employee concerns, disciplinary matters, and resolutions.
• Assist regional managers during quarterly visits to delivery hub locations.
• Promote OSHA and related safety compliance and training programs.

Skills

HR knowledge

Employee relations

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Applicant tracking system

Payroll systems

HRIS

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

HR & Safety Coordinator

Company: Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc.
Location: Kansas City, KS
Position Type: Human Resources / Safety / Office Administration
Travel: Quarterly travel to regional cross-dock locations; trips are typically 1–3 days

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is seeking an organized, people-focused HR & Safety Coordinator for our Kansas City, KS distribution center. This dual role supports employees and operations across human resources, workplace safety, and office administration.

Why Join Keystone?

• Make a direct impact on employee experience and distribution center operations
• Partner with local leaders, regional cross-dock managers, and the Human Resources team
• Build broad experience in a collaborative, growth-focused environment

About the Role

As an HR & Safety Coordinator, you will provide day-to-day employee support, coordinate key HR processes, promote workplace safety, oversee general office services, and assist regional cross-dock managers.

What You’ll Do

• Support employee relations for warehouse and delivery employees across multiple shifts and respond to general HR questions
• Screen applicants, coordinate interviews, and manage onboarding activities through the applicant tracking system
• Maintain accurate attendance, paid time off, timecard, payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation, and FMLA documentation
• Partner with the Human Resources department on employee concerns, disciplinary matters, and appropriate resolution
• Support employee relations needs for regional cross-dock managers during quarterly visits to delivery hub locations
• Promote workplace safety awareness and compliance with OSHA, DOT, hazard communication, and other applicable requirements
• Conduct safety inspections and monthly training, maintain required records, and help develop programs to prevent recordable incidents
• Coordinate office services, supplies, mail distribution, equipment maintenance, facility needs, vendors, and administrative expense tracking
• Hire, train, and supervise administrative support staff as assigned
• Maintain record-retention and office systems and prepare organized reports and summaries for management
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or GED required
• 3–5 years of human resources experience
• Prior office management experience
• Working knowledge of human resources practices, employment law, employee benefits, and confidential recordkeeping
• Knowledge of DOT regulations, OSHA requirements, and hazard communication standards
• Strong communication, organization, judgment, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to provide consistent, unbiased support to employees and leaders

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting employees in a distribution center, warehouse, transportation, or delivery environment
• Experience with applicant tracking, timekeeping, payroll, benefits, workers’ compensation, or leave administration systems
• Previous responsibility for safety training, inspections, or compliance recordkeeping

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive compensation, Daily Pay, direct deposit, and bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, HSA, and FSA benefit options
• 401(k) with company match, company-paid life insurance, long-term disability, and short-term disability options
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Employee referral bonus program and employee purchase discounts
• Ongoing training, internal growth opportunities, leadership development, wellness resources, and Employee Assistance Program access

Who We Are

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is North America’s leading distributor of specialty automotive aftermarket, RV, and marine parts and accessories. Our people-focused culture supports employee growth and is built on our Company Values: Commitment, Customer Service, Execution, Integrity, Leadership, Teamwork, and Fun.

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.