HR Assistant — Onboarding, Records & Benefits

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

Job summary

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. The HR Assistant will maintain personnel files, support onboarding, benefits enrollment, and HR processes, and ensure accurate records to support efficient HR operations.

This role focuses on onboarding, data entry, and employee relations, with responsibilities across HR administration, payroll support, training coordination, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field preferred; or equivalent combination of education and/or (1-2) years of relevant experience.
• Prior HR experience in a construction or related setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in recordkeeping.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and HRIS databases (UKG preferred).

Responsibilities

• Recruitment & onboarding coordination to ensure timely communication and processing.
• HR administration & employee records management in paper and electronic formats.
• Benefits & payroll support including enrollment changes and terminations.
• Training coordination and compliance support for performance reviews.
• Cross-departmental ad hoc HR projects as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Confidentiality

HR processes

Microsoft Word

Excel

HRIS (UKG)

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field

Tools

UKG HRIS

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Vaughn is a regional commercial construction company operating throughout Texas. The HR Assistant will maintain personnel files, support onboarding, benefits enrollment, and HR processes, and ensure accurate records to support efficient HR operations.

This role focuses on onboarding, data entry, and employee relations, with responsibilities across HR administration, payroll support, training coordination, and compliance.