HR Coordinator / HR Assistant

Nesco Resource•Houstonjonelia, TX

About The Position

Nesco Resource is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated HR Coordinator / HR Administrator to support the Human Resources team of a growing company in Houston. The role offers hands-on experience across multiple HR functions in a fast-paced startup environment, working directly with the HR Manager and VP of HR. The company has approximately 80–100 employees. The position focuses on HR data accuracy, payroll and benefits administration, employee onboarding and offboarding, and general HR operations. The successful candidate will be adaptable, learn systems quickly, take ownership of administrative tasks, and be comfortable managing changing priorities while supporting a growing organization. Nesco Resource offers associates a benefits package that includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan with Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP services. The company provides equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination and harassment on legally protected grounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
1–2 years of HR administration, HR coordination, payroll, or benefits experience preferred.
Experience working with an HRIS system required.
Basic understanding of payroll processes, employee benefits, onboarding, and HR documentation.
Strong attention to detail when reviewing employee data, payroll information, and benefits deductions.
Comfort using Microsoft Excel and other administrative systems.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to learn new software, processes, and responsibilities quickly.
Excellent communication skills and a professional approach to handling confidential employee information.
Adaptability and comfort working in a startup environment with changing priorities.

Nice To Haves

UKG experience is a strong plus but is not required.
Recent graduates with relevant internship or professional experience are encouraged to apply.
Experience supporting a small business, startup, or growing organization may be particularly well suited.

Responsibilities

Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes in the company's UKG HRIS.
Enter, maintain, and update employee information while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Set up and verify employee pay information, benefit elections, and payroll deductions.
Assist HR and Finance/Accounting with payroll reviews, audits, and reconciliation.
Support benefits administration, including new-hire enrollment, qualifying life events, and open enrollment.
Maintain personnel files, I-9 documentation, and other HR records in accordance with compliance requirements.
Respond to employee questions about payroll, benefits, policies, and onboarding, escalating complex matters to HR leadership.
Identify and help correct discrepancies in HRIS, payroll, and benefits records.
Assist with HR projects, process improvements, and initiatives as the company grows and transitions into its next phase of operations.
Provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Manager and VP of HR.