HR & Safety Onboarding Coordinator

Granite Construction; Kennewick (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking an administrative HR and Safety assistant to support onboarding, training, and day-to-day HR functions across the region. The role involves coordinating orientations, maintaining confidential records, and assisting with safety programs and communications.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of office experience, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to conduct in-person or virtual orientations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, organization development, safety, or similar area of study.
• 2+ years of office administrative experience; HR or Safety background a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee information.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to communicate clearly in person and virtually using approved materials.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine administrative, HR and office support functions to keep daily operations efficient.
• Coordinate and deliver standardized safety orientations at offices and job sites, in person or virtual.
• Coordinate onboarding activities: scheduling orientations, onboarding documents, Workday support, and orientation delivery.
• Coordinate with vendors and management to schedule required safety regulatory training.
• Maintain confidential HR and training records and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist with audits, new program rollouts, and EEO compliance to ensure local understanding.
• Support talent acquisition: posting requisitions, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and attending recruiting events.
• Schedule meetings, handle travel arrangements, and maintain calendars to meet deadlines.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Relationship building

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, HR, OD, safety or similar

Tools

Virtual meeting technology

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking an administrative HR and Safety assistant to support onboarding, training, and day-to-day HR functions across the region. The role involves coordinating orientations, maintaining confidential records, and assisting with safety programs and communications.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 2 years of office experience, with strong MS Office skills and the ability to conduct in-person or virtual orientations.