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HR Specialist

Community Development Institute Head Start
Lafayette, LA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026
Job Description:
This HR position is largely an administrative position responsible for recruiting and hiring new staff. The Human Resources Specialist will maintain staff files using ADP, run background checks, check references, and complete other office work. The Human Resources Specialist is expected to be competent in basic office and administrative skills with superb organizational and time management skills. Applicant must be reliable and should accurately follow instructions with the ability to multitask and adjust in a fast-paced environment. Applicant will work in close collaboration with other team members and must have strong communication skills. The HR applicant must possess a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. As a minimum requirement, the applicant must have a high school diploma or GED with some relevant experience in human resources and/or secretarial functions. An associate degree or higher in a related field is preferred. Experience with ADP is a plus.

Pay Rate:

AA/BA-$20.40

High School-$18.00

Benefits:
  • Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
  • $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
  • $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
  • Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
  • Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
  • Paid trainings
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart)
  • $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
  • Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel


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CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.

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