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HR Coordinator

Company:
LaSalle corrections
Location:
Ruston, LA, 71270
Posted:
February 13, 2026
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Description:

Job Summary:The HR Coordinator is responsible for supporting the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources department. This role involves a wide range of administrative and HR-related tasks to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the HR team. The HR Coordinator acts as a liaison between employees, management, and external partners, helping to foster a positive and compliant workplace environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist with recruitment processes, including job postings, application tracking, interview scheduling, and candidate communications.

Coordinate new hire onboarding and orientation processes to ensure a welcoming and consistent employee experience.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS system and physical files.

Support benefits administration, including open enrollment, benefit changes, and responding to employee inquiries.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

Prepare HR documents, reports, memos, and presentations as needed.

Track and manage employee leave requests, such as FMLA, PTO, and other absences.

Assist with employee engagement activities and internal communication initiatives.

Coordinate training sessions, compliance courses, and other HR-related programs.

Provide administrative support to the HR department and assist with special projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge Skills/Abilities:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Working understanding of human resource principles, practices and procedures.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred; Associate degree with relevant experience will be considered.

1–3 years of HR or administrative experience in a corporate or business setting.

Knowledge of HR principles, labor laws, and best practices.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to satisfactorily perform these essential functions without causing an undue hardship for the employer.

Continuous sitting up to 2 hours per shift

Ability to work continuously on a telephone/computer/scanner/fax/copier or other office equipment for up to 2 hours or more per shift with scheduled breaks

Frequent periods of walking and/or standing

Occasional lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs

Frequent grasping, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting

Pay: $20 per hour

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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