Phelps Dunbar LLP is an AmLaw 200 full-service law firm. The HR Benefits & Compensation Specialist is responsible for providing HR support with assistance from the HR team for attorneys and staff across the firm.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Resolve HR inquiries with assistance as needed on benefits, compensation, performance evaluations, worker’s compensation, open positions, and leaves.
• Provide system assistance to attorneys and staff.
• Prepare, send, and e-file various new hire and departure communications.
• Perform bill reconciliation and prepare check requests for benefit vendors.
• Update employee information, enrollments, terminations, and benefit changes.
• Report Workers Compensation claims and maintain e-files.
• Manage compliance processes that can include leave of absences, COBRA administration, and ADA accommodation requests.
• Complete requests for employment verifications.
• Manage staff annual performance review cycles using evaluation software.

Education and Experience Required:

• A 4-year degree in Human Resources or related education is preferred.
• 5+ years of Human Resources experience.
• 5+ years of experience in benefits, FMLA, compensation, and leaves; compliance experience a plus.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Ability to safeguard confidentiality.
• Knowledge of HR and experience with an HRIS, preferably UKG/Kronos.
• Top Performance exposure a plus.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding employment practices.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to timely respond to demands while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail.