Human Resources Coordinator

Keen Project Solutions is a growing engineering and construction firm based in Ankeny, Iowa, supporting complex projects across several market segments. Our success is driven by our people, and HR plays a key role in supporting employees, leaders, and the organization as a whole.

We are seeking an HR Coordinator who is detail-oriented, service-minded, and eager to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative, dynamic work environment. Keen offers a strong total rewards package, including comprehensive health and wellness benefits, insurance coverage options, and resources that support employees and their families both at work and beyond.

Role Definition

The HR Coordinator supports and executes essential HR processes that ensure a smooth and compliant employee lifecycle experience. This role manages the hiring and onboarding of hourly and other assigned positions. The HR Coordinator provides advanced administrative, recruiting and training support while coordinating onboarding, orientation and training logistics, HR systems data integrity, and employee documentation. The HR Coordinator plays a critical role in delivering a high-quality employee and candidate experience. This role profile is subject to change at any time.

PROTECT PEOPLE

• Safety comes first in everything I do
• I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work
• I develop myself and others
• I put the needs of the Company and others above my own
• I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times
  
  

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

• I respect people
• I have a positive attitude
• I collaborate and build healthy external relationships
• I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships
• I engage in healthy conflict
• I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics
• I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior
  
  

FOCUS ON END GOALS

• I focus my efforts on providing value-added work to the customer; 'work in the business'
• I start with the end in mind
• I honor our process
• I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind
• I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"
• I respect Company resources
  
  

DRIVE INNOVATION

• I offer 2 Second Lean improvements
• I act with a continuous improvement mindset; low tech or high tech
• I think differently to create value and solve problems
  
  

Top 5 Role Responsibilities

Recruitment Coordination

• Lead recruiting efforts for assigned roles, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and selection.
• Partner with managers to define staffing needs and hiring strategies to attract candidates.
• Maintain job descriptions; assist in clarifying and/or reclassifying positions as needed.
• Support registration and attendance of career fairs and other recruitment events.
• Represent Keen in various recruiting events and conferences.
• Processes employment applications and helps generate appropriate correspondence to applicants
• Provide backup support to the HR Generalist for key tasks, such as interview coordination and candidate communication.
• Assist with tracking recruiting metrics and campus events.
  
  

Onboarding and Orientation Coordination

• Manage the onboarding process from strategy to execution.
• Conduct new hire orientations, assist with workstation setup, and?facilitate?new hire announcements.
• Prepare new hire paperwork, conduct background checks and eligibility verifications, and ensure onboarding compliance.
• Ensure prospective and new employees have a positive experience.
  
  

HR Administration & Records Management

• Handle confidential information with strict discretion.
• Maintain accurate employee personnel files and training records.
• Ensure HRIS and LMS data accuracy.
• Answer routine questions on human resources procedures and benefits.
• Identify opportunities to streamline administrative processes.
  
  

Training & Development Support

• Support the organization's talent development strategy through coordination with Keen University Steering Committee.
• Coordinate with internal and external trainers to ensure setup of training spaces and assist in preparing any materials needed.
• Coordinate training sessions, calendars, and logistics.
• Coordinate vendors and external training partners.
• Maintain accurate records of employee training, including attendance, certifications, and completion dates.
• Input data into the Learning Management System (LMS) or HRIS to track training history and certifications.
• Serve as knowledge expert for the LMS.
• Assist in preparing training materials and resources.
  
  

Employee Engagement & Event Coordination

• Execute employee engagement initiatives and culture-building activities aligned with company priorities through the Keen Cares Committee.
• Assist with employee recognition programs and internal celebrations.
• Provide administrative support for engagement initiatives.
  
  

Other Duties

• Provide backup support to the HR Generalist.
• Develop positive, collaborative and effective working relationships with all employees.
• Coordinate onboarding experience to promote early engagement and successful integration.
  
  

Education And Qualifications

• Associate's degree in business administrationor equivalent experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Two to three years' experience in an HR and/or recruiting role.
• Ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize.
• Effective communication skills including verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Handle daily situations with respected confidence and composure.
• Ability to set and meet deadlines.
• Travel up to 5% or as needed.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sedentary strength demands include exerting up to 10 pounds occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.
• Continuously requires vision, hearing, twisting, and talking.
• Frequently requires standing, fine dexterity, sitting, and handling.
• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.
  
  

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Keen Project Solutions is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

Benefits and additional Company Information is located on the career section of our website. https://keenps.com/careers/