HR & Safety Coordinator

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.