Bilingual HR Partner — Engagement & Growth (TX)

UniVista Insurance; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

UniVista Insurance is seeking a hands-on HR Partner based in Harlingen, TX. You will support day-to-day HR operations, partner with managers and leadership, and help strengthen employee engagement and policy adherence across Texas locations.

You are a proactive HR professional with strong employee relations, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English and Spanish required, non-negotiable.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR business partnering or HR generalist roles.
• Bilingual English and Spanish is required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong employee relations and conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted HR partner to employees, managers, and leadership on day-to-day HR matters.
• Provide guidance and support regarding HR policies, procedures, employee concerns, and workplace matters.
• Support employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, disciplinary actions, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with managers to address performance concerns, employee development, corrective actions, and performance improvement plans.
• Ensure employee relations cases are properly documented, organized, and escalated when appropriate.
• Support recruiting efforts by partnering with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers throughout the recruitment and hiring process.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience.
• Maintain accurate employee records, HR documentation, and personnel files in accordance with company policies and applicable requirements.
• Support leave of absence, workers’ compensation, payroll-related matters, and other employee support processes.
• Partner with internal teams and vendors to ensure timely resolution of HR-related issues.
• Monitor and support compliance with federal, state, and local employment requirements, as well as company policies.
• Identify employee training and development needs and coordinate training initiatives as needed.
• Support employee engagement and culture initiatives across Texas locations.
• Prepare HR reports, tracking logs, and other workforce-related information for HR leadership.
• Partner with managers to identify workforce needs, address challenges, and improve HR processes.
• Support HR projects, process improvements, audits, and organizational initiatives.
• Travel to various Texas locations as needed to support employees, managers, and HR initiatives.

Skills

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

HR policies

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR systems

Tools

HR systems

Job description

UniVista Insurance is seeking a hands-on HR Partner based in Harlingen, TX. You will support day-to-day HR operations, partner with managers and leadership, and help strengthen employee engagement and policy adherence across Texas locations.

You are a proactive HR professional with strong employee relations, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual English and Spanish required, non-negotiable.