Human Resources Coordinator

Kent Companies; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Supplemental insurance options

Retirement plan with employer matching

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kent Companies, a leader in the construction industry, is seeking a Human Resources Coordinator in Houston to support onboarding, IT provisioning, and employee inquiries. You will handle I-9s, pre-employment screenings, PPE distribution, and profile updates with discretion.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are required and the position offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills required.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and HRIS.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding scheduling and new hire processes.
• Assist with I-9 paperwork and pre-employment screenings.
• Coordinate with IT for hardware provisioning for staff.
• Assist Safety with PPE distribution and employee requests.
• Update employee profiles and manage change requests (address, direct deposit, tax withholdings).
• Answer routine payroll/policy questions and benefits inquiries.
• Support HR projects and data audits.
• Escalate issues to HR leadership as needed.
• Provide general HR/office administrative support.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Data entry experience

Discretion with confidential info

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HR information systems

Job description

As a Human Resources Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting employment events for an assigned location. This role supports new hire onboarding, IT equipment deployment and setup for craft professionals, and fielding employee questions related to payroll, employee benefits, safety PPE requests, and updates to employee profiles. This role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Support divisional leadership with new hire onboarding scheduling.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, I-9 paperwork, and pre-employment drug screens.
• Partner with IT for hardware provisioning for field leaders.
• Assist Safety with PPE distribution to new hires, and as requested by employees.
• Assist employees with change requests related to their employment profile (change of address, direct deposit setup, tax withholdings, etc.).
• Answer routine employee questions regarding company policies, payroll questions, and benefit enrollment/inquiry support.
• Assist the broader HR team with projects/data audits.
• Partner with HR leadership for all escalated employee issues.
• Provide administrative support to the HR and Office team as needed.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice.

Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and HR information systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Previous experience in a data entry role, preferably with an HR or shared service center environment.
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s)/ job location(s).
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Preferred education and experience

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field is preferred.

Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include:

• Weekly pay
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching
• Holiday pay (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities