Payroll & HR Specialist

Robert Half is seeking a dependable Payroll and HR Specialist to support operations for a growing team in Mandeville, Louisiana. This position plays a key role in keeping employee information accurate, administering benefits, and ensuring payroll is completed correctly and on schedule. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage employee files and HR documentation, ensuring records remain complete, organized, and handled with a high level of confidentiality.

• Process weekly payroll from start to finish by reviewing time and pay data, auditing entries, and confirming accurate and timely compensation.

• Monitor payroll procedures, address discrepancies, and recommend updates that improve accuracy and compliance with company practices and legal requirements.

• Coordinate benefits administration activities, including enrollments, status changes, terminations, deductions, and communication with insurance providers.

• Reconcile benefit invoices and complete payroll-related balancing tasks to support accurate reporting and payment processing.

• Maintain employment eligibility records and other required documentation in accordance with federal and state compliance standards.

• Prepare routine and year-end HR and payroll reports, including compliance tracking, employee notices, applicant data, and benefits reporting.

• Support employee leave programs by coordinating documentation and administration for protected leave and disability-related cases.

• Answer questions from employees and managers regarding payroll, benefits, policies, and HR procedures with professionalism and clarity.

• Assist with recruiting support for field positions through job posting coordination and related hiring activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, Management, or a related discipline preferred; comparable practical experience will also be considered.

• Prior experience in payroll processing, benefits support, HR recordkeeping, and compliance administration is preferred.

• Working knowledge of employment regulations, leave administration, I-9 requirements, and standard HR reporting practices.

• Understanding of prevailing wage and certified payroll processes is an advantage.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with employees, supervisors, and leadership.

• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities, with careful attention to accuracy, deadlines, and detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel; experience with Sage 300 is preferred.

• Ability to manage sensitive information discreetly and perform well in a fast-paced work environment.

For confidential consideration, contact Hayley Euper at 504-383-0704 or apply today! Thank you for your interest in Robert Half.

Compensation

$60,000.00-$75,000.00 Yearly

About Us

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