People-First HR & Safety Coordinator

LKQ Corp.; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Employee referral bonus

Wellness resources

EAP access

Job summary

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is seeking an organized 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.

You will handle onboarding, attendance and payroll records, safety inspections, and quarterly travel to regional cross-dock locations. The role requires 3–5 years HR experience and knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support employee relations for warehouse and delivery employees across multiple shifts.
• 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 standards.
• 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.

Skills

HR knowledge

Office management

Applicant tracking

Employee relations

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Keystone Automotive Operations, Inc. is seeking an organized 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.

You will handle onboarding, attendance and payroll records, safety inspections, and quarterly travel to regional cross-dock locations. The role requires 3–5 years HR experience and knowledge of OSHA and DOT regulations.