HR Coordinator – Temp to Hire

Southland Industries; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Life insurance and AD&D

Disability income protection

Pre-tax flexible spending plans

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Training and professional development

Wellness benefits

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking an HR Coordinator to join our fast-paced HR Shared Services team in Houston. You will handle onboarding, system support in Workday, background checks, and employee data management while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy.

Collaborate with cross-functional partners to support talent processes, benefit inquiries, unemployment responses, and HR operations. The role offers growth opportunities and a hands-on chance to contribute to a people-first culture.

Qualifications

• 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 organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required by policy or law
• Strong technology skills

Responsibilities

• Provide onboarding support and new hire processing.
• Review HR forms for completeness and accuracy.
• Process employment verifications.
• Administer background checks and drug screens.
• E-Verify new hire eligibility.
• Maintain applicant/employee information and files.
• Handle benefits inquiries and payroll deductions.
• Respond to unemployment claims.
• Support HR team with clerical tasks and reporting.
• Escalate inquiries to management as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and HIPAA related restrictions.

Skills

HR coordination

Workday

Onboarding

Background checks

Drug screening

Confidentiality

Communication

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

High school degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Position Summary

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!

Position Details

• 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 organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when required by policy or by law
• Strong technology skills and experience

Benefits

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.

To learn more about careers at Southland, explore our career opportunities, follow us on social media, and check out our website.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.

External Agency Announcement

Its Southland Industries’ policy not to accept candidate submissions from recruiting agencies without an active and authorized work order. Candidate ownership can only be established after a bona fide work order is issued by a member of the Southland Industries Talent Acquisition team and the candidate is appropriately submitted through our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).