- Position Type: Full-Time Salary
- Location: In-person/remote hybrid. Preferred local in Marquette County.
- Annual Salary: $72,800 to $104,000
- Healthcare: Employer-covered healthcare premium coverage for employee+dependents (approx. $12,000 annual value)
- Weekly Hours: 40 hours
- Supervisor: Head of Administration
- Timeline: Interviews beginning - August 10. Position filled by - August 28
The Human Resources Coordinator will maintain, design, and implement a people- and culture-driven HR strategy to support KMI’s mission and workforce. This role oversees all aspects of talent acquisition, employee engagement, compliance, and organizational development in a fast-paced aerospace environment. The HR Coordinator ensures a people-first approach that aligns with company values and strategic goals.
About KMI Space
Kall Morris Inc (KMI) is a space solutions company that is enabling the future by rendezvous, retrieval, and relocation of uncooperative objects in orbit. This lean team is headquartered in Marquette, Michigan, and is expanding our team strategically across departments. The work culture at KMI is built on passion for the mission of keeping space clear for all, reasoning based on first principles, continuous learning, mutual trust in professional expertise, and results-oriented work scheduling.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Growth
- Build and evolve KMI’s HR function to support the company’s scaling needs and mission objectives.
- Act as a key advisor to leadership on organizational culture and workforce planning.
- Manage hiring processes, including unsolicited resume submissions, hiring rounds, interview coordination with supervisors, job offers, and onboarding assistance.
- Support inclusive policies that promote engagement, accountability, and innovation.
Business Development & Financial Strategy
- Support contract and grant compliance related to personnel, benefits, and labor standards.
- Contribute to proposal development with labor data and staffing projections.
- Help manage HR budgets and benefit programs in alignment with financial goals.
Operational & Team Leadership
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, and training programs.
- Oversee performance management systems, career development, and employee relations.
- Maintain HR accounts for state and federal programs and preferred company resources.
- Maintain internal HR documentation, including Employee Handbook, KMI Policies, Onboarding Guides, etc.
- Ensure legal compliance with employment laws, safety standards, and HR best practices.
- Manage documentation, HRIS platforms, and internal policy resources.
- Engage with KMI partners for insurance, employee support, and team growth.
Industry Advocacy & Public Engagement
- Represent KMI’s values at local Marquette and Upper Peninsula events, industry HR events, and talent partnerships.
- Promote company culture in external communications and recruitment efforts.
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience in human resources leadership, preferably in aerospace, tech, or government contracting.
- Understanding of employment law, workforce compliance, and organizational behavior.
- Demonstrated success in shaping culture and supporting interdisciplinary teams.
- Degrees or certifications in HR concentrations are not required, but are preferred (some continuing education may be supported by KMI).
- Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Requirements
- Ability to legally work in the United States and the state of Michigan.
- Ability to legally work on ITAR/EAR restricted technologies within the United States.
- Availability to relocate to the Marquette County area within 6 months of hiring.
Structure
- Reports to the Head of Administration.
- Works closely with KMI officers and department heads to support personnel needs and company culture.
Benefits
- Insurance: medical, dental, vision, mental health, emergency transport, and more. Monthly premiums are fully covered by KMI.
- Flexible work scheduling: Variable start and end times, intermittent availability to work remotely.
- Paid Time Off: 12 days of personal time, 6 personal choice holidays, and 6 designated company holidays, for a total of 24 PTO days plus unlimited sick time as needed.
- Aggressive Growth: Salary and PTO allotments grow rapidly in successive years of employment, with opportunities for role specialization and/or management with experience.
Pay: $72,800.00 - $104,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid jury duty
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Marquette, MI 49855
