What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Assistant (Construction) position at cdcb come dream. come build.?
SUPERVISOR: HR Manager
About Us
Founded in 1974, cdcb | come dream. come build provides safe, sanitary affordable housing
to the citizens of South Texas, and is one of the largest non‐profit producers of single‐family
housing for homeownership in Texas. cdcb is a multifaceted affordable housing organization
devoted to utilizing collaborative partnerships to create sustainable communities across South
Texas through quality education, model financing, efficient home design, and superior
construction.
Our dedicated team members work to improve the lives of low to moderate families and
individuals to grow wealth and improve families educational, housing, and financial security.
We offer industry competitive compensation, excellent benefits with a five-decade old firm.
cdcb is an inclusive and exciting work environment. We are looking for a knowledgeable and
self-motivated individual to join our team.
Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive HR Assistant to support our HR Manager
and assist in managing all aspects of human resources for our residential construction site.
The HR Assistant will help with recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, safety
compliance, and general HR operations to ensure the organization runs smoothly and
complies with labor laws.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Help screen resumes, schedule interviews, and communicate with candidates.
- Coordinate with hiring managers to ensure the recruitment process runs efficiently.
- Help facilitate the new hire process by preparing paperwork, conducting initial
orientations, and ensuring that employees complete required documentation (e.g., I-
9 forms, tax forms).
- Track new hire safety training, certifications, and any required licensing.
- Assist with payroll data entry and ensure timesheets are submitted accurately by
- Help employees with benefits enrollment, questions, and changes, under the
- Assist in maintaining accurate employee records in the HR system.
www.cdcb.org
info@cdcb.org
(956) 541-4955
901 East Levee Street
Brownsville, Tx 78520
- Support the HR Manager in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor
- Help track and maintain certifications and training for construction site workers.
- Assist with safety audits and reporting.
- Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries or concerns,
- Help coordinate employee engagement activities, including safety meetings or
- Assist with conflict resolution and ensure workplace issues are addressed in a timely
- Prepare HR reports or presentations as requested by the HR Manager.
- Handle general office tasks such as filing, organizing employee files, and scheduling
- Carry out additional duties as assigned
Working Conditions
- The position will be based primarily at the construction site to provide direct HR
- Occasional visits to the office for administrative tasks may be required.
Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human
- 1-2 years of experience in an administrative or HR support role, ideally within
- Strong knowledge of HR processes (recruitment, onboarding, payroll, compliance).
- Familiarity with construction industry safety standards (OSHA) and labor laws is a
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to prioritize
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), HR software (e.g.,
- Understanding of construction worker certifications, safety training, and compliance
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
www.cdcb.org
info@cdcb.org
(956) 541-4955
901 East Levee Street
Brownsville, Tx 78520
Supervisory Responsibilities
- N/A
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary – Based on Experience
- Bonus – Based on production goals met
- 100% of premium for health, vision and dental benefits paid by cdcb.
- Life Insurance
- 401K retirement plan (no match required)
- 16 paid holidays
- Vacation Days - Based on Length of Service
- Personal Days - Based on Length of Service
To apply submit resume, cover letter to: cescalera@cdcb.org
cdcb IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
www.cdcb.org
info@cdcb.org
(956) 541-4955
901 East Levee Street
Brownsville, Tx 78520
