Compensation and Benefits Director jobs in Louisiana

Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The Benefits and Compensation Specialist is responsible for providing HR support with assistance from the HR team for attorneys and staff across the firm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Resolve HR inquiries with assistance as needed on benefits, compensation, performance evaluations, worker’s compensation, open positions, and leaves.
• Provide system assistance to attorneys and staff.
• Prepare, send, and e-file various new hire and departure communications.
• Perform bill reconciliation and prepare check requests for benefit vendors.
• Update employee information, enrollments, terminations, and benefit changes.
• Report Workers Compensation claims and maintain e-files.
• Manage compliance processes that can include leave of absences, COBRA administration, and ADA accommodation requests.
• Complete requests for employment verifications.
• Manage staff annual performance review cycles using evaluation software.

Education and Experience Required:

• A 4-year degree in Human Resources or related education is preferred.
• 5 years of Human Resources experience.
• 5 years of experience in benefits and leaves; compliance experience a plus.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Ability to safeguard confidentiality.
• Knowledge of HR and experience with an HRIS, preferably UKG/Kronos.
• Top Performance exposure a plus.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to timely respond to demands while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail.