Pelican State Credit Union Hiring for Human Resources Generalist (Baton Rouge, LA) Job at Baton Rouge, LA Full Time

Are you looking for a fulfilling career which empowers you to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you have excellent work ethic and a passion for serving others? If so, YOU could be a great addition to our engaging and growing team! Since opening our doors in 1956, we’ve become one of the largest credit unions in Louisiana with 19 locations, 300 employees, and over 68,000 members across the country. Our love for our members and our communities just keeps growing and we want YOU to join us in fulfilling our mission!

Do you have a heart for service, a positive attitude, and a commitment to excellence? If so, we want to talk to you!

We are excited to offer a $1,200 SIGNING BONUS!

This position will be housed at our Corporate Campus in Baton Rouge. We are looking for a driven and energetic individual with a heart for service! The desire and ability to provide excellent service to the employees within our organization is a MUST! We aren’t your average Human Resources Department as we pride ourselves on our ability to go above and beyond when it comes to serving members of our Pelican Family. In order to be successful, exceptional oral and written communication skills are needed. The ideal candidate has a high level of comfort when communicating with employees at all levels within the organization and should be comfortable speaking in front of groups of people.

The HR Generalist will partner with the AVP of Human Resources in development, implementation and administration of HR policies and programs to support the business and operational objectives. This role will be responsible for a broad array of HR Generalist activities including but not limited to: internal and external audits related to Human Resources, performance management and evaluations, providing guidance with employee personnel matters including disciplinary action, conducting new hire orientation, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to employment, overseeing worker’s compensation claims and unemployment claims, etc.

All candidates who wish to be considered must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or another business-related field of study and at least 3 years of direct experience in Human Resources to include employment laws/regulations, employee relations, payroll, benefits, disciplinary action, etc. Additional experience and/or achievement of a formal certification recognized by SHRM and/or HRCI may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is a must along with a high degree of comfort navigating ambiguous situations while quickly shifting focus due to priority changes. Additionally, the ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge with MS Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Our full-time employees enjoy amazing benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, and a tuition reimbursement program. On top of all of this, they get 14 Paid holidays, 401K with up to a 5% employer match and an additional 5% company contribution, vacation cash-ins, and unlimited coffee every day! With benefits like these, it’s no wonder we were named one of Greater Baton Rouge Business Report’s Best Places to Work for SEVEN years in a row!

Our culture is grounded in faith, and we strive to live the golden rule of ‘love thy neighbor’. We are dedicated to creating, promoting, and nurturing a safe and inclusive work environment, and we expect the same from each of our employees. We value diverse talents and welcome individuals with unique backgrounds, working styles, and skillsets. We believe that our differences make us a better team by allowing us to make better decisions, be more innovative, and better serve our members and communities.

Pelican State Credit Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace. All locations are smoke-free facilities.