La Capitol's culture is rooted deep in our core values. We commit ourselves to giving outstanding service. We believe that it is an honor and a privilege to serve our members and we pride ourselves in making them our top priority.
Our mission is to improve the financial wellbeing of our members! This is our focus and passion. However, this passion cannot be sustained without employing the best people around. Companies like to talk about their talent, but at La Capitol Federal Credit Union, we like to demonstrate our passion in the way we do our jobs. Simply put, we expect the best and look for the best from our employees. Purpose, drive and yes, passion; they are all here. If you are looking for that kind of energy and vision, we are always looking for great people!
At La Capitol FCU we don’t just offer our employees a job, we offer career opportunities. Do you want to be the newest member of our team? Apply now if so!
We are currently hiring for an Employee Benefits Specialist in our Main Office location.
The Employee Benefits and Payroll Specialist is responsible for the administration of various employee benefit plans such as life, health, dental, and disability insurances, pension plans, and vacation. The Employee Benefits Specialist also has the responsibility for the organization’s payroll functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with government regulations. The Employee Benefits Specialist continually investigates new benefits programs and ways to improve existing programs/procedures.
Responsibilities Include:
- Perform plan audits. Prepare, collect and organize data for actuarial assessments. Review data in conjunction with actuarial evaluation task forces.
- Provide customer service support to internal and external customers. Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package.
- Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Provide training and support to staff.
- Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators.
- Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned payroll and benefits processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.
- Responsible for HRIS maintenance, including tax form processing, local/federal taxes, direct deposit setup and garnishment processing.
- Complete all federally required forms such as W2’s, 1094-C & 1095C submissions.
- Facilitate audits as well as provide records and documentation to auditors.
- Identify and recommend updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.
- Assist VP of HR/Training by researching and recommending employee benefits plans and vendors to identify those that present the best value.
- Oversee maintenance of employee payroll and benefits files, maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records.
- Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings and the preparation of vouchers for payment of administrative fees for all group plans.
- Process accurate and timely bi-weekly and monthly payroll transactions for all salaried and hourly employees; information may include employees hourly rates, salaries, bonuses or other compensation, time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, and other information.
- Process accurate and timely all payroll and benefit reporting such as: short-term disability payments, 401k, pension plan, 457, group term life, census and Bureau of Labor Statistics reporting.
- Ensure proper processing of payroll deductions for taxes, benefits, charitable contributions, and other deductions.
- Process accurate and timely payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.
- Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.
- Reconcile payroll to the general ledger and monthly bank statements.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Associates degree in HR, Accounting or other business related field strongly desired. 3+ years’ of Human Resources experience is required. Direct experience with benefits and payroll is highly preferred.
- Must be well organized.
- PHR and/or SHRM-CP and CPP strongly desired.
- Must have clear understanding of compliance requirements and federal/state regulations pertaining to ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Workers Compensation, Medicare and Social Security.
- 2+ years in a financial institution is a plus.
- Must be able to meet deadlines and handle oneself professionally during difficult situations.
- Strong proficiency in Excel is needed.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
- Human resources: 3 years (Preferred)
- Financial Institution: 2 years (Preferred)
- Payroll Processing: 1 year (Preferred)
- Benefits administration: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Baton Rouge, LA 70802: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person