HR Coordinator

Lacks Valley Stores•Pharr, TX

About The Position

The HR Coordinator provides day-to-day administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department. The role assists with recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compliance, and employee relations, ensuring employee records are accurate, HR processes are completed on time, and employees and supervisors receive timely, professional support. The position also supports training, employee events, workers’ compensation and leave administration, and compliance with applicable employment requirements. It maintains confidential employee information and escalates sensitive concerns to the HR Director. The job description includes office-based work, occasional visits to warehouse or production areas, and occasional travel to other locations. Standard hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, five days per week, with flexibility or extended hours potentially needed during busy periods. The posting also includes a second set of qualifications describing several years of progressive HR experience and leadership abilities, in addition to the initial requirements of 1–3 years of experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
1–3 years of experience in HR, office administration, or a related role.
Working knowledge of basic employment laws, including FLSA, FMLA, and ADA.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, with comfort working with office and warehouse employees.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
A later qualification section states several years of progressive HR experience, including generalist responsibilities.
A later qualification section requires strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information, proficiency in HRIS and other HR software, strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, leadership and mentoring abilities, and fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred; the later qualification section specifies Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience with HCM or HRIS systems and payroll software preferred.
Familiarity with workers’ compensation documentation or leave administration preferred.
Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred but not required.
HR certification (aPHR, SHRM-CP, or PHR) preferred, or willingness to pursue one; a later qualification section also says a master’s degree or HR certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Draft and post job openings, screen applicants, and schedule interviews.
Prepare offer letters and conduct reference and background checks with HR Director approval.
Conduct new-hire onboarding, including paperwork and team introductions, and coordinate company orientation.
Develop and deliver company training programs based on business needs in collaboration with the HR Director and department leaders.
Maintain accurate and confidential employee files and records.
Enter and maintain employee data in the human capital management (HCM) system.
Track vacation and sick balances in the HCM system.
Review timecards in the HCM system and verify that employees are paid correctly each pay period.
Answer employee questions about benefits, leave, and pay.
Assist with open enrollment in coordination with the HR Director.
Prepare and submit wage statements for workers’ compensation claims in coordination with department managers.
Prepare and submit responses to Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) inquiries and claims, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable requirements.
Handle return-to-work paperwork in coordination with department managers.
Support compliance with wage and hour laws, I-9 requirements, and required HR workplace postings.
Assist the HR Director with updating the employee handbook and company policies.
Escalate employee concerns and sensitive matters to the HR Director.
Help plan team events, holiday gatherings, and recognition programs.
Manage exit paperwork, final-pay coordination, and exit interviews.
Maintain confidentiality of all employee information.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.