HR Specialist- Benefits Job at Home Furniture Plus Bedding, Lafayette, LA

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  • Home Furniture Plus Bedding
  • Lafayette, LA

Job Description

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!

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday,

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