HR Benefits Coordinator

Are you a benefits-focused Human Resources professional looking for a new opportunity with a great company? If so, Lamar's Corporate office is now hiring an HR Benefits Coordinator to administer employee leave of absence (short-term and long-term), reasonable accommodations, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws, and other ancillary benefit plans. This role helps maintain a productive, legally compliant, and supportive work environment.

For your first three months, this will be an in-person, on-site position at our Corporate office in Baton Rouge, LA. Following this 3-month period and dependent on job performance, you will have the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule.

• Monday through Friday schedule, 8-hour days within business hours of 8am - 5pm
• Hourly rate of $19.24 on a weekly pay schedule
• Weekly 1:1s with supervisor, monthly HR department meetings, and monthly team meetings
• Unlimited access to support from supervisor and peers
• Access to on-site perks and benefits like Corporate events and celebrations
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays including Presidents Day and Juneteenth
• Multiple medical plan options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401K plan with company contributions for participation
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA contributions

• Strong knowledge of the leave requirements and other legal protections afforded by the FMLA, ADA, and other applicable laws.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Efficient at independently managing multiple tasks and deadlines concurrently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, and Google Suite or similar software.
• Experience with HCM system (UKG Pro) or ability to quickly learn systems required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification in lieu of HR or related degree

• Two years of leave administration or benefits experience
• Experience with administration of drug testing and applicable laws
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP
• Completion of specialized certification or training on FMLA/leave administration

• Communicates with employees and managers regarding leaves and/or modified work schedules. Also responds to questions on a variety of ancillary benefits (Life, Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident plans).
• Educates employees and managers of their responsibilities, any documentation and notice required to qualify for and to take leave.
• Coordinates with vendor, employees, and managers to facilitate positive employee/manager experience while confirming compliance. Supports the leave administration process from the employee's initial notice of the need for leave through the return to work.
• Maintains reasonable communication with employees on leave to facilitate smooth and timely return to work; relays communication between employees and their managers during leave within reason.
• Advises managers and employees on the interaction of leave laws with paid time off, workers' compensation, and short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Facilitates other leave requests, which may include accommodation requests under the ADA.
• Recommends revisions to company leave policies to comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of leave and accommodation requests in accordance with specified legal requirements and documentation of best practices.
• Preserves confidentiality of employee medical documentation and files and ensures compliance with data privacy regulations and best practices.
• Maintains knowledge of all applicable leave and accommodation laws including the FMLA, ADA, and state and local laws.
• Administer drug testing registrations and process quarterly random drug testing.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

• The primary work environment is an office.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (focusing on reading), sitting or standing more than 50% of the time, talking, and walking.
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%.

Lamar's Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to nearly 400 professionals from every walk of corporate life. Lamar's Human Resources department of 26 HR professionals supports all cycles of the employment process.

Lamar Advertising is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. Lamar offers advertisers a variety of advertising formats, helping both local businesses and national brands stand out from the competition. We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. We have been in business over 100 years, and we have stayed true to our mission and values. While Lamar is a large company, each department has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

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