HR Generalist (Entry Level)

SWBC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

SWBC is seeking an organized, entry-level HR Generalist to support payroll, onboarding, and employee relations across 25 multifamily communities and ~100 employees. This on-site role offers hands-on HR experience while collaborating with corporate HR, property teams, and regional leadership.

The position is based at our regional/corporate office in San Antonio, TX, with growth opportunities within a expanding multifamily organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 0–2 years of HR, payroll, or administrative experience.
• Strong attention to detail and handling confidential information.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills across multiple locations.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems (training provided).
• People-first, proactive customer-service mindset.
• Ability to work independently with the ability to escalate when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll across 25 communities, ensuring accuracy.
• Track hours, PTO, and pay-related data from site teams.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee pay questions.
• Maintain payroll records in compliance with policy and law.
• Coordinate new hire paperwork, background checks, and orientation logistics.
• Set up new hires in HR/payroll systems and ensure a smooth first day.
• Serve as a point of contact for new hires during their first weeks.
• Maintain onboarding checklists and ensure documentation is complete.
• Serve as first point of contact for employee questions on policies/benefits.
• Support keeping employee files and recordkeeping compliance.
• Assist with HR data across systems and reporting.

Skills

HR Generalist

Payroll

Onboarding

Employee relations

HRIS

Payroll systems

Data confidentiality

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the Role

Local property management company is seeking an organized, detail-oriented entry-level HR Generalist to support the HR function across our portfolio of 25 multifamily communities and approximately 100 employees. This is a great opportunity for an early-career HR professional to gain broad, hands-on experience in payroll, onboarding, and employee relations while working closely with corporate HR, property teams and regional leadership.

This is an on-site position based out of our regional/corporate office.

Responsibilities of this Position

Payroll Support

• Assist with processing bi-weekly/semi-monthly payroll for employees across all 25 communities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Track and verify hours, PTO, and other pay-related data submitted by site teams
• Help resolve payroll discrepancies and respond to employee pay questions
• Maintain accurate payroll records in compliance with company policy and applicable law

Onboarding

• Coordinate new hire paperwork, background checks, and orientation logistics for new team members across the portfolio
• Set up new employees in HR/payroll systems and ensure a smooth first-day experience
• Serve as a point of contact for new hires during their first weeks, answering benefits and policy questions
• Maintain onboarding checklists and ensure required documentation is complete and compliant

Employee Relations

• Serve as an approachable first point of contact for employee questions regarding policies, benefits, and general HR matters.
• Help document and elevate employee relations concerns to the HR Manager/Director as needed
• Support consistent application of company policies across all communities
• Assist with maintaining employee files and ensuring recordkeeping compliance

General HR Support

• Help maintain accurate employee data across HR systems
• Assist with HR-related reporting and audits
• Support other HR projects and initiatives as needed

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required
• 0–2 years of HR, payroll, or administrative experience (internships welcome)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive/confidential information
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to support multiple locations at once
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working with HRIS and payroll systems (training provided)
• A proactive, friendly, and people first customer-service mindset — you enjoy helping people and solving problems
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to elevate issues

What We Offer

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for growth within a growing multifamily organization
• Hands-on mentorship and exposure to the full scope of the HR function

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.