HR Coordinator - Temp to Hire

Southland Industries, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays, vacation, and personal

Training/professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries in Houston, TX seeks an HR Coordinator to join our HR Shared Services team. You will support onboarding, Workday HRIS tasks, background checks, and eligibility verifications while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

This role offers collaboration across functions, opportunities to streamline processes, and growth within a people-centered organization. If you’re detail-oriented and organized, apply now to contribute to our culture and success.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of HR Coordinator/HR Administrative experience.
• Experience with Workday or a similar HCM system.
• Onboarding and pre-employment processing experience.
• Experience with background checks and drug screening.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality by policy or law.

Responsibilities

• Provide onboarding support and system profile setup tasks.
• Review new hire paperwork for completeness and accuracy.
• Process employment verifications.
• Handle background checks and drug screens.
• Support E-Verify for new hires and maintain applicant/employee data.
• Assist with HR reporting and administrative tasks.
• Answer inquiries about benefits and policies; escalate as needed.
• Maintain confidential file systems and compliance.
• Support other HR activities and special projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization skills

Confidentiality

Technology proficiency

Education

High school degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

As an HR Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of a fast-paced, dynamic HR team, providing essential HR Shared Services support in talent management, employee engagement, and HR operations. You’ll handle key administrative functions such as Onboarding Support, HCM System Support, and background check & drug screen processing. This role offers a chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams and assist in creating and implementing HR initiatives that drive company culture and employee satisfaction. With opportunities to enhance processes and grow your HR skills, this is an exciting position for someone looking to make an impact in a people-centered organization. If you’re detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about helping the HR Team thrive, this role is perfect for you!

• Support onboarding tasks including pre-employment, offer letters, and system profile set up tasks.
• Review new hire paperwork and forms for completeness and accuracy and process accordingly.
• Complete employment verifications.
• Process background checks and drug screens.
• E-Verify new hire employment eligibility by accessing the government website and entering employee information obtained from Form I-9.
• Assist in preparing and/or maintaining accurate applicant/employee information tracking and filing (i.e., applicant/new hire flow logs, coaching/review documents, warnings, terminations, wage adjustments, etc.).
• Maintain employee file system (electronic and hard copy, where applicable).
• Maintain level of confidentiality where required by policy and/or law (drug screen results, HIPPA restrictions, employee disciplinary actions, etc.).
• Assist with preparing related statistical reports.
• Assist other HR personnel with clerical needs.
• Assist with telephone inquiries regarding employee benefits and company policies/ procedures. Escalate inquiries to management level when in question.
• May track benefit status and update employee payroll deduction records once eligibility requirements are satisfied.
• Respond to unemployment claims.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Qualifications

• High school degree (bachelor’s degree preferred)
• 3-4 years of HR Coordinator/HR Administrative experience
• HCM System experience (Workday)
• Onboarding and Pre-Employment experience
• Experience with processing background checks and drug screens
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and organization skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when required by policy or by law
• Strong technology skills and experience

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Contingent Employment:All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

Job Location Houston, Texas, United States Position Type Temp-To-Hire

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