HR Specialist/Office Coordinator

About the role

Verda Health Plan of Texas operates a Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug plan under a Texas Department of Insurance license and a CMS contract. The HR Specialist/Office Coordinator supports day‑to‑day HR functions and office operations, greeting visitors, managing phones, scheduling, maintaining records, assisting recruiting and onboarding, and supporting other departments such as operations and accounting. The role reports to the Associate Director, HR.

Responsibilities

• Office management: ordering supplies, maintaining office equipment, ensuring a presentable office.
• Greet visitors and manage incoming phone calls professionally.
• Schedule appointments and meetings as needed.
• Maintain and update employee records and HRIS systems, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Support recruiting: interview scheduling and job posting management.
• Manage new‑hire onboarding: preparing paperwork, coordinating orientation, arranging workstations and system setup.
• Promote employee engagement and recognition programs.
• Serve as primary contact for employee inquiries.
• Perform additional HR‑related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• One or more years of successful experience in HR support, office administration, or a combined administrative/HR role.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and various database applications.
• Healthcare/health plan experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written), analytical thinking, attention to detail.
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential information with discretion.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with office machines and multi‑line phone systems.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid time off (vacation, holiday, sick leave)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance

Schedule

• Full‑time onsite (100% in‑office)
• Hours of operation: 9 am – 6 pm, standard business hours Monday to Friday; weekends as needed.
• Occasional travel may be required for meetings and training sessions.