HR Assistant: Onboarding, Benefits & Records

Vaughn Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaughn Construction is seeking an organized HR Assistant to support the Human Resources Department in Houston, TX. You will help maintain employee records, assist with onboarding, benefits enrollment, and routine HR processes while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams. A Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of HR experience is preferred, and prior construction industry exposure is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, or 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in HR processes (onboarding, benefits, records) preferred in construction context.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality in handling records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with candidate coordination and onboarding to ensure timely processing.
• Maintain personnel records in HRIS (UKG) and paper files.
• Support benefits enrollment, payroll, and wellness communications.
• Provide training and compliance support and coordinate performance reviews.
• Collaborate on cross-department projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

HRIS UKG

Job description

Vaughn Construction is seeking an organized HR Assistant to support the Human Resources Department in Houston, TX. You will help maintain employee records, assist with onboarding, benefits enrollment, and routine HR processes while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams. A Bachelor’s degree or 1–2 years of HR experience is preferred, and prior construction industry exposure is