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HR Coordinator
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Supports the HR department with recruitment, personnel records, employee relations and benefits administration, while handling phones, correspondence and workers' comp claims follow-up. Ensures HR policies are followed and new hires are onboarded.
About this role
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.
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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.
- 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.
- Apply directly on KVE's website career page: https://kveng.com/career/hr-coordinator/
- 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.
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