HR Generalist

Global Data Systems•Lafayette, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Coordinator supports daily HR and payroll-related operations and serves as a first point of contact for employees and candidates. This entry-level role provides hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and payroll support. The position plays a key role in ensuring accurate timekeeping, supporting payroll continuity, and delivering a positive employee experience while maintaining compliance with federal and Louisiana employment laws.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field (or in progress)
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with time and payroll data
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Prior administrative, HR, or payroll support experience (including internships)
Familiarity with timekeeping systems, HRIS platforms, and payroll cycles
Basic knowledge of wage and hour laws (FLSA) and payroll fundamentals
SHRM-CP, PHR, or FPC certification (or interest in pursuing certification)

Responsibilities

Assist with recruiting activities, including posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and coordinating candidate communications
Support onboarding and orientation processes, including new hire paperwork, I-9 verification, E-Verify (if applicable), and HRIS data entry
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with record-retention and data privacy requirements
Serve as a point of contact for routine employee inquiries related to policies, benefits, time off, and payroll timing, escalating issues as appropriate
Enter, review, and audit employee time records to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policy and applicable wage and hour laws
Support payroll processing activities, including serving as a backup to the primary payroll processor to ensure business continuity during absences
Coordinate payroll-related data changes, including new hires, terminations, pay rate changes, and deductions, ensuring timely submission
Assist with benefits administration support, including enrollments, changes, and employee communications
Support compliance efforts related to FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, and applicable Louisiana employment regulations
Assist with payroll reconciliation, reporting, and responding to basic payroll inquiries in coordination with payroll and finance teams
Help coordinate employee engagement initiatives, training sessions, and internal communications
Prepare HR and payroll reports, audits, and documentation as requested
Perform other HR- and payroll-related duties as assigned