Human Resources Admin

Akima; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima is seeking an HR Administrator in Brownsville, TX to support the HR team and offices. The role handles records, benefits coordination, and adherence to core policies across AKIMA entities, ensuring compliance with laws and procedures.

Responsibilities include assisting with meetings, minutes, payroll, applications, and HR tracking. The position emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and professional interaction with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• 1-year HR experience for 100-200 employees or 3 years combined HR experience/education
• High School diploma or GED
• Must be US Citizen
• Clear oral and written communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong organizational/leadership skills
• Knowledge of union CBAs, policies & procedures
• Ability to obtain ICE suitability
• Pass pre-employment & random drug tests
• Pass medical examination & health as employment condition
• Valid driver's license
• Polished professional interaction with the public
• Fluent English (read, write, speak)
• Document events accurately in written reports
• Follow written/verbal orders & regulations, train materials
• Exercise good judgment under stress
• Maintain poise during emergencies
• Discretion with confidential information
• Integrity & accountability
• Ability to work with diverse populations
• Residency in continental United States

Responsibilities

• Directly under HR Manager supervision.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining HR reports and records per direction.
• Schedule and coordinate management meetings.
• Take notes and prepare meeting minutes.
• Create files and presentations for HR/FD/AFD-O managers.
• Handle mail/packages and distribute.
• Manage office supplies and orders.
• Coordinate office machines and vendor repairs.
• Research information for HR leadership as needed.
• Assist Payroll Clerk with payroll tasks.
• Assist with collecting employment applications and ensuring completion.
• Monitor new hire forms and security clearances in HR tracking system.
• Contact applicants about document status.
• Arrange new hire physicals and drug screenings.
• Issue company ID cards and parking permits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by HR Manager.

Skills

Communication (oral & written)

Organizational & leadership

Integrity & discretion

Diversity awareness

Bilingual (English/Spanish) - pref

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

AIP is looking for a Human Resources Administrator to work in Brownsville, TX. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

The HR Admin Clerk is an administrative support position in the human resources office and the offices of the FD, AFD-A and AFD-O. Provides human resources services to all employees of AKIMA at PIDC and administrative support for the FD, AFD-A and AFD-O. The HRAC is responsible for compliance of employment requirements, coordinating employee benefits and ensuring the AKIMA Core Policies and all applicable laws, regulations and procedures are adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Directly under the supervision of the Human Resources Manager.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining company and contract required reports, records and statistics ad directed by the FD, AFD-A or AFD-O.
• Assist with coordinating and scheduling management meetings as directed by the FD, AFD-A or AFD-O.
• Take notes at meetings and develops formal minutes document for filing.
• Make copies of documents, create files and presentations as requested by the FD, AFD-A, AFD-O or HRM.
• Deliver and receive packages/mail from the mailroom and distributes.
• Manage offices supplies and submits supply orders as needed.
• Manage office machines and coordinates repairs with vendor.
• Perform information research for the FD, AFD-A, AFD-O or HRM as needed.
• Assist the Detainee Services Accounting Clerk as needed.
• Assist in the Human Resources Office as directed by the HRM.
• Assist the Payroll Clerk with payroll.
• Assist with collecting employment applications and ensuring packets are complete, as needed
• Assist with tracking completion of required new hire forms and security clearance packages via the HR tracking system, as needed.
• Contact applicants to check status of their progress in completing required documents.
• Make appointments for new hire physicals and drug screenings when directed by the Human Resources Manager.
• Assist with issuing company ID cards and parking permits.
• Any other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

Qualifications

• 1-year of experience in managing human resources for 100-200 employees or a combination of higher education and HR management experience totaling 3 years.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be US Citizen.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Computer skills including proficiency in various Microsoft Office Suite programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Organizational, management and leadership skills commensurate with position.
• Knowledge of union CBA’s, company policies and procedures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable suitability for employment determination through ICE.
• Pass all pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Pass a medical examination and meet health as a continued condition of employment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to greet and deal tactfully and professionally with the general public.
• Read, write, speak fluent English.
• Proficient at observation, memory of events, and ability to recall events to document in written reports.
• Capable of following, interpreting, and understanding written and verbal orders, policies and regulations, printed rules and regulations, detailed written orders, training instructions and materials, and can compose written and oral reports.
• Ability to exercise good judgment: courage, alertness, an even temperament, and render satisfactory performance through his/her responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain poise and self-control during potential emergencies and unexpected situations that may involve mental and physical stress such as disturbances, altercations, fires, and building evacuations.
• Maintain professionalism, calm demeanor, and discretion with confidential information
• Possess a high degree of integrity, accountability.
• Demonstrate an ability to work with a diverse population of people, including people of different cultures, with different values and lifestyles; with a cross-culturalperspective.
• Maintain current/physical residency in the continental United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Speak, read and write in both English and Spanish).

Physical Requirements

• The employee is regularly required to talk, including the ability to pass on information via the telephone, and verbally communicate with clients, staff, and other employees, hear, and see to perform his or her duties in a safe manner, including occasionally driving. May be required to bend and stoop frequently and occasionally kneel or crouch. The ability to lift to 50 lbs., walk, bend, push, pull, and stand is needed to perform all requirements of this position. May often be required to grip, squeeze, and repetitively use fine hand movements.

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description generally cover the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. This is not intended to be a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Subject to the terms of an applicable collective bargaining agreement, the company management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as may be necessary.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Infrastructure Protection (AIP), an Akima company, is not just another federal management operations contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AIP, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AIP provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AIP delivers the trained personnel, equipment, and processes to safeguard federal assets and provides protective services and detention management operations for critical mission requirements.

As an AIP employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.