HR Specialist- Benefits

Home Furniture Plus Bedding


Date: 1 day ago
City: Lafayette, LA
Salary: $55,000 - $68,000 per year
Contract type: Full time
Description

HR Specialist- Benefits

Location: Lafayette, LA

Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday

Compensation: $55,000–$68,000 annually (based on experience)

Join a well-established, locally owned company with over 75 years of success and national recognition as a Top 100 Furniture Retailer. We’re looking for a skilled HR Specialist- Benefits to play a central role in supporting our people through exceptional HR operations, with a focus on benefits administration, leave coordination, onboarding, and compliance.

What You’ll Do

  • Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement benefits, including 401(k) and ESOP
  • Lead open enrollment, benefit renewals, and employee communications around benefits
  • Coordinate leaves of absence (FMLA, non-FMLA), and assist with COBRA administration
  • Partner with payroll, risk management, and store/department managers on HR operations
  • Maintain and update the employee handbook and HR policy documents
  • Coordinate onboarding processes at the Distribution Center
  • Provide timely support for employee inquiries with a focus on service, accuracy, and confidentiality.
  • Handle HR inquiries with professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality

Requirements

What You Bring:

  • 2+ years of experience in HR benefits administration
  • Bachelor's Degree in HR or related field preferred
  • Strong understanding of qualified retirement plans and insurance benefits
  • Familiarity and experience with employment laws (FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and general HR systems
  • An ability and eagerness to learn new technologies quickly
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Clear and professional communication style, especially when educating employees on complex policies.
  • Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Bereavement & Jury Duty
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance Options
  • 401(k) with Company Match + Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Employee Merchandise Purchase Program
  • Supportive and collaborative team culture
  • Make a daily impact on the employee experience
  • Stable company with over 75 years of local ownership and growth

As an HR Specialist- Benefits, you'll make an impact where it matters most—helping people feel informed, supported, and valued. Apply today to join our HR team!

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