HR Generalist/Payroll Specialist

HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist

Location: Saint Benedict, LA
Pay Range: Salary DOE

About the Role

We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented HR Generalist / Payroll Specialist to support the daily operations of a monastery and seminary community rooted in the Benedictine tradition.

This position is primarily focused on payroll. The right candidate will take ownership of payroll processing and bring consistency, accuracy, and reliability to this function, while also providing day-to-day HR support.

Our workplace values stability, respect for the individual, and a commitment to fairness, compassion, and ethical conduct. This is a steady, hands-on role for someone who prefers meaningful work over corporate pace.

We use Paychex for payroll processing.

What You Will Do

Payroll (Primary Responsibility)

• Process bi-weekly payroll accurately and on time using Paychex
• Maintain payroll records, timecards, and employee updates
• Review payroll for errors and ensure accuracy before submission
• Handle routine payroll changes such as pay adjustments and deductions
• Respond to employee questions related to pay

HR Support (Secondary)

• Maintain employee personnel files with accuracy and confidentiality
• Assist with onboarding (new hire paperwork, basic orientation)
• Support benefits enrollment and answer basic employee questions
• Track employee changes such as status updates and terminations
• Assist Director of Human Resources with special projects as needed

General Support

• Keep records organized and up to date
• Provide simple reports when needed
• Work with leadership and administrative staff to keep processes running smoothly

What We Are Looking For

• Prior payroll experience required (Paychex strongly preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet regular deadlines
• Comfort handling confidential information with discretion
• Basic understanding of payroll deductions and taxes
• Experience supporting HR functions such as onboarding or benefits is helpful

Preferred Qualities

• Calm, steady, and dependable work style
• Respect for and comfort working within a monastic, faith-based environment
• A strong sense of fairness, ethics, and compassion in dealing with others
• Practical, no-drama approach to daily work

Important Requirement

Please include your salary requirements when applying.
Applicants who do not include salary requirements will not be considered.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person