HR Specialist (Entry-Level)

General Job Description

Position Summary

The HR Specialist will assist with day-to-day HR operations, employee support, onboarding, recordkeeping, compliance activities, and benefits-related questions. The ideal candidate is organized, professional, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR questions, employee support, and day-to day HR needs
• Help create a positive employee experience by providing responsive, professional, and confidential support
• Assist employees with leave-related questions and partner with HR leadership to support leave administration processes
• Support unemployment claims administration by gathering documentation and coordinating responses as needed
• Maintain and update employee records and HR data while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality
• Support HR compliance activities
• Provide frontline support for employee questions related to benefits, policies, and HR programs
• Partner with managers and internal teams to help ensure consistent HR support across multiple locations
• Support HR projects, initiatives, employee engagement efforts, and team events
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality when handling employee information
• Perform other duties as assigned
  
  
  

Minimum Education

None

Minimum Years Of Experience

0-2

Qualifications

Specific Qualifications

• Previous internship, administrative, customer service, or HR support experience is a plus
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams
• Ability to create and maintain spreadsheets, manage email communication, and prepare professional documents
• Comfortable learning and navigating internal software platforms
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and grow within HR
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands for typing and operating office equipment
• Ability to occasionally lift and move items up to 15 pounds
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and electronically
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Professional office environment
• Fast-paced and team-oriented setting
• Frequent interaction with employees, managers, and executive teams
• This position is fully in-office
  
  
  

License Required

Yes

Job Locations

US-TX-Sugar Land

Company Overview

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 10,200 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

• Safety is Priority One - and our record shows it
• Competitive Pay
• Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
• Company Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
• Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
• Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
• Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs
  
  
  

EEO Statement

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.

NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

IES Participates in E-Verify/IES participa en el programa E-Verify

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