HR & Benefits Specialist

Port Of Corpus Christi Authority; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Port Corpus Christi Authority is seeking a skilled HR professional to support comprehensive benefits administration, leave management, and records maintenance within the Human Resources Department.

You will assist with onboarding/offboarding, benefits enrollment, and data entry across HRIS and vendor systems, while coordinating with payroll and benefits providers to ensure accurate processing and compliant records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• TWIC credential during course of employment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assists with benefits administration and payroll‑related issues.
• Maintains employee records in benefits administration and HRIS.
• Supports onboarding, offboarding, and employment status changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Independent judgment

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred

TWIC credential

Valid driver’s license

Tools

MS Office Suite

HRIS

Document imaging systems

Payroll systems

Job description

Port Corpus Christi Authority is seeking a skilled HR professional to support comprehensive benefits administration, leave management, and records maintenance within the Human Resources Department.

You will assist with onboarding/offboarding, benefits enrollment, and data entry across HRIS and vendor systems, while coordinating with payroll and benefits providers to ensure accurate processing and compliant records.