HR Specialist

Onboarding Resource, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Workforce is seeking a bilingual Human Resources Specialist to support employees and manage HR functions in a fast-paced staffing environment.

The role covers recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, leave administration, workers' compensation, and regulatory compliance. Fluency in English and Spanish is required, with strong organizational and communication skills to support a diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR or related field or 3+ years HR experience
• Fluency in English and Spanish required
• Experience supporting multiple HR functions
• Knowledge of employment laws, FMLA, workers' compensation and compliance
• Experience with HRIS/Paycor preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization and time management
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR functions including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee relations and offboarding
• Serve as primary contact for employee questions and HR matters
• Administer benefits, FMLA and leave programs, workers' compensation claims
• Maintain accurate, confidential employee records
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local laws and OSHA
• Use Paycor and HRIS/ATS to manage employee data and recruiting
• Assist investigations and corrective actions
• Support training, development, succession planning and initiatives
• Partner with leadership to improve engagement, retention and culture
• Prepare HR reports and monitor workforce trends
• Lead or support special HR projects as needed

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Paycor

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Apache Workforce is seeking an experienced and highly organized Bilingual Human Resources Specialist to support our employees and manage essential HR functions in a fast-paced staffing environment.

This position is ideal for an HR professional who is confident handling employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, workers' compensation, and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate must be fluent in English and Spanish, comfortable managing changing priorities, and committed to providing professional and responsive support to a diverse workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day HR functions, including recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, and offboarding

Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions, workplace concerns, and HR-related matters

Administer employee benefits, FMLA and other leave programs, and workers' compensation claims

Maintain accurate and confidential employee records

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, OSHA requirements, and company policies

Use Paycor and other HRIS/ATS platforms to manage employee information, recruiting activity, and workforce data

Assist with investigations, corrective actions, performance concerns, and employee documentation

Support employee training, professional development, succession planning, and organizational initiatives

Partner with leadership to improve employee engagement, communication, retention, and workplace culture

Prepare HR reports and monitor important workforce trends and metrics

Lead or support special HR projects as business needs and priorities change

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or at least three years of relevant HR experience

Fluency in English and Spanish is required

Previous experience supporting multiple HR functions

Working knowledge of employment laws, FMLA, workers' compensation, HR best practices, and workplace compliance

Experience using an HRIS or applicant tracking system; Paycor experience is preferred

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Excellent organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information professionally

Ability to work independently, adjust to changing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Experience

HR experience within a staffing agency, manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or industrial environment

Experience supporting a large or diverse hourly workforce

Experience with employee investigations, compliance documentation, and safety-related HR matters

Why Join Apache Workforce?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of important HR functions while directly supporting employees, leadership, and company operations. You will play an important role in strengthening HR processes, improving the employee experience, and supporting a diverse workforce in a collaborative and growing organization.