Human Resources Generalist

HR Jobs; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

HR Jobs in Brownsville, TX seeks an onsite Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations for office and field teams. Responsibilities include onboarding, time/ payroll entry in QuickBooks, and bilingual employee support in English and Spanish.

The role reports to two leaders and requires 2+ years HR experience, strong confidentiality, and the ability to work five days per week on site.

Qualifications

• Bilingual: English and Spanish, both spoken and written.
• 2+ years of HR experience in a generalist or coordinator role.
• Knowledge of onboarding, timekeeping, and basic employment compliance (I-9, wage & hour).
• Experience with QuickBooks or similar payroll system.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end new-hire onboarding (offer letters, I-9/E-Verify, W-4s, orientation).
• Collect and reconcile daily time records; enter time into payroll system.
• Support employees in English and Spanish on pay, time off, benefits, and policies.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and track PTO.
• Coordinate drug testing and assist with hiring processes and policy rollout.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

HR generalist experience

Onboarding

Timekeeping & payroll

Confidentiality

Clear communication

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist role supports day-to-day HR operations for both office and field teams in Brownsville, TX. This position includes onboarding, time and payroll entry, employee support in English and Spanish, recordkeeping, and compliance administration, with reporting to two leaders covering HR administration and workforce planning.

Location and Schedule

• Work setup: Onsite (in person)
• Location: Brownsville, TX 78523
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Availability: After-hours as needed

Compensation

Salary: $55,000.00 to $65,000.00 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end new-hire onboarding, including offer letters, new-hire paperwork, I-9 and E-Verify, W-4s, and first-day orientation
• Collect, review, and reconcile daily time records for both office and field employees, then enter time accurately into QuickBooks for payroll
• Respond to employee questions regarding pay, time off, benefits, and company policies in both English and Spanish
• Maintain employee personnel files with confidentiality, ensuring records are organized and current
• Track PTO balances and process PTO requests according to company policy
• Coordinate drug testing activities under company policy, including pre-employment, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident testing
• Assist with hiring by posting roles, screening applicants, scheduling interviews, and conducting background checks
• Support rollout and ongoing maintenance of the employee handbook and company policies
• Track required postings, training records, and other compliance-related items
• Handle offboarding tasks, including final pay coordination, equipment return, and personnel file closeout
• Escalate employee relations concerns to management and document case details as needed

Reporting Structure

This role reports to two leaders: one for HR administration, payroll, and onboarding, and another for workforce planning and field employee needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bilingual: English and Spanish, both spoken and written
• Experience: 2 or more years of HR experience, preferably in a generalist or HR coordinator role
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of onboarding, timekeeping, and basic employment compliance (I-9, wage and hour)
• Systems: Experience with QuickBooks, or the ability to enter time and payroll data in a similar system
• Professional skills: Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to keep sensitive information confidential
• Communication: Clear, respectful communication with office staff and field crews
• Work location: Able to work onsite in Brownsville five days per week, with occasional after-hours availability

Preferred Experience

• Experience in construction or another field-based industry

Technologies and Compliance

• English, Spanish
• QuickBooks
• I-9
• E-Verify
• W-4

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Screening Question

Question: Do you have experience working Human Resources for construction or a similar industry?