Hybrid HR Specialist — Benefits, Onboarding & Growth

SmithGroup Companies, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks PTO first year

8 federal holidays

15 extra Fridays off

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Job summary

SmithGroup is seeking a Human Resources Representative to manage benefits, payroll administration, onboarding, and HRIS records. You will work with employees and candidates, support policy enforcement, and help advance firmwide HR initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 3–6 years HR experience, with strong communication skills and discretion handling confidential information. Hybrid work, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k) matching are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field, preferred.
• 3 - 6 years HR-related experience or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong ability to pay attention to detail and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Sensitivity towards confidential information is a must.
• The ability to set priorities, multitask and work independently.
• Proficiency in HRIS system maintenance and file management in a professional setting; Microsoft Office and strong computer literacy is required.
• Working knowledge of UltiPro and talent management software applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to work with clients and colleagues at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Perform benefits and payroll administration to include enrollment of new benefits, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating information to employees and candidates.
• Maintain Human Resource Information System records and compile reports from database.
• Provide customer service for employees on benefits, payroll, and company policies.
• Track and screen candidate credentials, coordinate interview scheduling.
• Lead the onboarding process of new employees including coordinate and/or conduct new hire orientation, E-Verify, state new hire reporting, new hire training, and entering new hire paperwork into HRIS database.
• Develop and administer various human resources plans and procedures for all local personnel.
• Assist firmwide initiatives including the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Design, administer and maintain specific HR-related programs as needed.
• Provide employee relations counseling and serve as a coaching resource.
• Advise operational managers on HR, HR law and employee related issues.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS maintenance

UltiPro

Talent management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SmithGroup is seeking a Human Resources Representative to manage benefits, payroll administration, onboarding, and HRIS records. You will work with employees and candidates, support policy enforcement, and help advance firmwide HR initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in HR or related field and 3–6 years HR experience, with strong communication skills and discretion handling confidential information. Hybrid work, comprehensive benefits, and 401(k) matching are offered.