HR Specialist in Lufkin, Texas at Burke Center

Location: Central Administration - Lufkin, TX
Position Number: P#l7
Compensation: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

About the Role
Burke is seeking an organized, customer-focused HR Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This position is primarily responsible for employee benefits, workers' compensation, leave administration, and unemployment claims, while also supporting recruitment, onboarding, payroll, credentialing, HRIS, employee relations, and other HR functions.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, and committed to providing excellent service while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

What You'll Do
-Administer employee benefit programs and assist employees with benefit questions and issues.
-Coordinate workers' compensation claims, including reporting, documentation, monitoring, and follow-up.
-Administer employee leave programs, including FMLA, Long-Term Disability, and Neutral Absence.
-Process unemployment claims and coordinate required documentation.
-Maintain employee licenses and credentials and track required renewals.
-Support recruitment, onboarding, New Employee Orientation, payroll, HRIS, employee relations, and other HR activities.
-Maintain accurate records, prepare reports, and support compliance with Burke policies and applicable requirements.

Qualifications

Required

-High school diploma or GED equivalent.
-Minimum of two (2) years of relevant professional experience.
-Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
-Strong communication, organization, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.
-Valid Texas driver's license.

Preferred

-Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting, or a related field.
-Five (5) years of relevant experience.
-Experience with employee benefits, workers' compensation, leave administration, unemployment claims, payroll, or related functions.
-Experience in a nonprofit, healthcare, or community services setting.

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday I 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Benefits
Eligible full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

-Medical, dental, and vision insurance
-Retirement plan with employer match
-Paid vacation and sick leave
-Paid holidays
-Employer-paid life insurance
-Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Physical Requirements
Ability to communicate effectively, attend meetings and training, perform routine office duties, prepare reports, and lift or carry files or equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Burke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic unless such characteristic is a bona fide occupational qualification.

Applicants must provide proof of identity and employment authorization as part of the hiring process. Final candidates are subject to background and driving record checks as part of Burke's pre-employment screening process.