Human Resources & Payroll Operations Generalist for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Human Resources & Payroll Operations Generalist for the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux

Location: Diocesan Pastoral Center – Schriever, LA

Position Type: Full-Time | Exempt

Position Summary

This position serves as a primary Human Resources Generalist for the Diocese while also providing secondary and supportive payroll functions. The role supports the Director of Administration in the administration of HR programs, employee relations, recruiting, onboarding, records management, benefits coordination, and compliance. In addition, the position provides payroll support functions in collaboration with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Human Resources – Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer recruitment and hiring processes, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and dispositioning of candidates.
• Prepare onboarding materials and conduct administrative onboarding tasks for new hires.
• Maintain and update employee personnel records related to hiring, terminations, leaves, pay changes, and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with I-9 and E-Verify requirements and retention standards.
• Administer and monitor time and attendance systems, including vacation and sick leave tracking.
• Serve as a first point of contact for employee HR-related questions and provide guidance or escalation as appropriate.
• Coordinate employee communications, required postings, and distribution of HR notices.
• Support benefits administration activities, including wellness initiatives, insurance changes, and vendor coordination.
• Assist with planning and coordination of staff meetings, appreciation events, wellness events, and HR-related functions.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information.
• Provide administrative and clerical support to the Director of Administration and HR/Payroll office operations.

Payroll – Secondary and Supportive Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Manager by assisting with the collection and verification of payroll data from diocesan locations.
• Serve as a point of contact for routine payroll inquiries and direct complex issues to the Payroll Manager.
• Assist with processing payroll documentation, wage garnishments, and payroll-related recordkeeping.
• Maintain organized payroll files and documentation in compliance with confidentiality and retention requirements.
• Collaborate with Finance and Accounting Office staff to ensure accurate employee status and compensation data.
• Participate in payroll-related communications, meetings, and continuing education as assigned.
• Review monthly self-insurance health plan, voluntary insurance, and 403-B invoices for accuracy and completeness.  Coordinate with the PR manager to reconcile the insurance/benefit payroll withholdings to the related benefit invoices.  

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of human resources experience; payroll experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Other Requirements:

• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based HR and payroll systems.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethics, and professionalism.

• Experience with self-funded health plans a plus.

• Knowledge of Catholic Church teachings and values strongly preferred.
• Must successfully complete Safe Environment Training and background check.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position is primarily office-based and requires prolonged periods of sitting, repetitive hand motions, and routine computer use. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not supervise staff.

Acknowledgement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and may be modified at the discretion of management.

Additional Requirements

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and knowledgeable of Catholic Church teachings and values
• Must complete Safe Environment Training
• Ability to travel within the Diocese
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Work Schedule

·         Full-Time, 12-month position

Compensation & Benefits

·         Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

·         Benefits eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees by reason of race, color, religion*, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. *The Diocese, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to require “practicing Catholic” to be a qualification for a position.

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