Human Resources Specialist

$60,000 - $60,000/Yr

Unclassified - Lafayette, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lafayette, LA

About the position

The Human Resources Generalist position is designed to support various HR functions, including classification, compensation, and FMLA reviews. The role involves assisting different units within the Human Resources Office, particularly in payroll and benefits administration, ensuring accurate record-keeping and compliance with employment regulations.

Responsibilities

• Gather employees' timesheets and maintain/update/reconcile employees' leave and accounting records
• Maintain employees' employment records (personnel, benefit, and payroll files)
• Prepare new hire, separation, and retirement packets
• Assist with coordination of the open enrollment benefits fair, workshops, and seminars
• Maintain and order benefits forms and brochures
• Complete and process payroll/benefits forms
• Maintain I-9 forms
• Maintain and distribute unemployment forms and billing
• Assist in preparing correspondences related to employees' pay and benefits (collecting salary over-payments, garnishments, notice of step increases, COBRA, etc.)

Requirements

• Equivalent to an associate degree, preferably with major course work in personnel, public or business administration
• Two years of experience organizing, analyzing, and performing human resources payroll and benefits administration

Benefits

• Great pay up to $60K