Human Resources Specialist

$39,603 - $51,405/Yr

Southeast Louisiana Ahec Foundation - New Orleans, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

New Orleans, LA

About the position

The Human Resources Specialist at Southeast Louisiana AHEC is responsible for providing administrative support to managers and employees within the Bureau of Family Health. This full-time position involves ensuring accurate processing of HR-related forms, managing employee information, and coordinating hiring processes. The role requires a strong understanding of HR policies and procedures, as well as the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Ensures timely and accurate processing of human resource-related forms and requests.
• Researches and furnishes employee information to authorized persons as appropriate.
• Handles human resource-related questions and provides support for Family Medical Leave Act processes.
• Monitors and tracks personnel action requests and staff compliance with mandatory trainings.
• Coordinates hiring processes for staff positions, including posting and communication with staffing agencies.
• Screens and corresponds with applicants, conducts pre-employment assessments and reference checks.
• Maintains the accuracy and security of HR-related files in accordance with records retention policy.
• Maintains logs for disciplinary action, training, vacation, and staffing.
• Coordinates facility functions including employee recognition and holiday-related events.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two years of professional level experience in administrative services.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws preferred.
• High level of diplomacy, tact, and judgment.
• Superior organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows environment, especially Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice-to-haves

• College degree in Human Resources and/or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.
• Minimum of five years administrative human resources work experience.
• Prior work experience in a state governmental office environment preferred.

Benefits

• Free parking
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 403(b)
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan