HR Admin & Onboarding Specialist

St Luke; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

St Luke in Houston is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant to support a family of ministries with day‑to‑day HR functions. Responsibilities include benefits enrollment, policy communication, recruitment logistics, and maintaining confidential records.

The role supports the HR Director and requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to work with volunteers. High school diploma required; college experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior HR administrative experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain privacy.
• Proficient with HR processes and communications.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and communicate benefits, policies, and procedures to staff.
• Assist with benefit enrollment, orientation, PTO and disability programs.
• Help create and maintain job descriptions for ministries.
• Maintain confidential personnel records.
• Act as liaison between payroll and ministry areas as needed.
• Assist onboarding and termination processes and documentation.
• Coordinate recruitment logistics: post positions, schedule interviews, reply to candidates.
• Maintain HR databases and ensure accurate data entry.
• Support compliance with background checks, I-9, trainings, and regulatory requirements.
• Draft and distribute HR updates and communications.
• Ensure HR practices comply with policies and laws.
• Provide general admin support to HR Director.

Skills

Learn quickly

Task prioritization

Follow instructions

Work with volunteers

Education

High school diploma

College experience preferred

Job description

St Luke in Houston is seeking an HR Administrative Assistant to support a family of ministries with day‑to‑day HR functions. Responsibilities include benefits enrollment, policy communication, recruitment logistics, and maintaining confidential records.

The role supports the HR Director and requires strong organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to work with volunteers. High school diploma required; college experience preferred.