Human Resources Coordinator

Date posted: January 16, 2026

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Job description:

***Please note: This is a contract position that is on-site and NOT remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area, as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. will be considered.***

Job Title: Human Resources Coordinator

Job Type: Full-Time/Contract

Job Salary: $25.00 - $30.00/hour *depending on experience*

Job Schedule: M-F, 40 hrs/week

Job Location: Houston, TX 77054

Job Summary

The Human Resources Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Department. This role assists with day‑to‑day HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, HRIS transactions, recordkeeping, and compliance. The HR Coordinator serves as a key point of contact for employees and ensures HR processes run smoothly, accurately, and efficiently.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Process personnel actions in the HRIS system, including pay changes, resignations, terminations, new hires, and retirements. Ensure all transactions are accurate, timely, and handled with strict confidentiality.
• Support recruitment and hiring activities, including posting requisitions in NeoGov, initiating background checks, scheduling interviews, and drafting offer letters.
• Provide administrative support to the HR team, including preparing correspondence, maintaining employee files, processing HR documents, and assembling new-hire packets for bi‑weekly New Employee Orientation (NEO).
• Assist with HR audits, compliance reporting, and special projects as assigned by HR leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operations of the Human Resources Department.

Requirements

*PeopleSoft experience is a plus!*

Education

• Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Experience (Required)

• 3–5 years of HR experience or administrative support experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience working with HRIS or payroll systems.

Preferred

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of HR functions and employment laws preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Experience:

• PeopleSoft: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person (77002 or near NRG)