Human Resources Coordinator

Do you excel at creating order, driving efficiency, and keeping things organized to run smoothly? Lamar's Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is seeking an HR Coordinator to be the front-line liaison to employees and the HR team, providing essential coordination and service support. The role helps drive core HR programs, events, recognition efforts, and community initiatives forward, while assisting with executive activities.  This role is foundational to an effective and well-connected HR function, strengthening culture and engagement within the department and across the organization. 

Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA, is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days! We partnered up with Major Menus so you can order online for free delivery from a different restaurant every day!

Why Lamar?

Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work, with 86% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

• Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel.
• Check reviews and company updates on our Glassdoor page.
• Learn more about our Great Place to Work certification.

What you can expect from us:

• A on-site Monday-Friday, 8a-5p work schedule 
• An hourly range of $19 - 24.50/hour, dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
• 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
• 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
• A comprehensive 6-month training program 
• Career advancement opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
• Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage 
• Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401k plan with company match
• Up to $1,000 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and $200 in cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
• A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback

What we're looking for in you:

• Time Management & Prioritization: Capacity to plan and organize work to meet deadlines, manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting, and follow through on commitments.
• Communication: Demonstrated expertise in clearly communicating in written, verbal, and visual formats and adapting messages for varied internal and external audiences.
• Project & Program Coordination: Grasp of project structures to track program milestones, anticipate needs, and ensure accurate, timely execution of HR initiatives
• Relationship Building & Collaboration: Awareness of stakeholder roles to build trust and rapport across levels, partner effectively with cross-functional teams to champion a positive employee experience.
• Judgment, Integrity & Confidentiality: Understanding of HR ethics, data privacy, and risks in handling sensitive information discreetly, considering legal and cultural implications
• Data Analysis & Problem-Solving: Familiarity and ability to learn core HR and business metrics to gather, analyze, and summarize insights
• Digital & Productivity Tools: Intermediate proficiencies in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Workspace (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations), HR systems, and company-approved AI-enabled solutions
• Adaptability & Independent Work: Ability to adjust shifting priorities, learn new tools and approaches, and deliver results with minimal supervision while contributing to team goals
• Ethical & Responsible Use of AI:   Understands basic AI concepts, recognizes risks around bias and privacy, and applies ethical considerations when using data and AI in HR decisions

Education and Experience:

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; or 4 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience in office administration
• Preferred:
  • 3+ years of corporate office administration experience supporting department operations, department leader(s), and program coordination

A day in the life:

• HR Program Coordination
  • Manage full‑cycle coordination of HR and corporate events, including logistics, budgeting, vendor management, communications, and event execution.
  • Help design and deliver recognition moments, feedback loops, and culture‑building activities.
  • Track contract renewal dates, key terms, and documentation for all HR-related vendor contracts.
  • Review exit interviews and summarize key themes to support continuous improvement.
  • Manage formal recognition programs, including but not limited to employee service awards and the employee scholarship program, ensuring accurate tracking and processing.
  • Support company and community activities such as leading food bank collections, blood drives, and various volunteer events.
  • Develop and distribute engaging promotional materials and messaging for assigned HR programs, collaborating with internal communications leads for brand consistency and creative guidance.
• Executive Support
  • Support the EVP of HR by aligning priorities, calendars, workflows, and communications with business objectives.
  • Anticipate needs, prioritize the strategic agenda, and manage operational and communication workflows before they become urgent.
  • Prepare concise briefing materials, talking points, and presentations linking HR priorities to business outcomes.
  • Coordinate follow‑up actions from key meetings and monitor progress against timelines.
  • Handle departmental administrative tasks, including mail, filing, and communication prep.
• HR Business Support
  • Drive HR’s continuous improvement efforts by refining HR processes, playbooks, templates, or other documents to enhance clarity, consistency, and efficiency.
  • Collect, organize, and maintain core HR data to generate accurate and meaningful workforce reports.
  • Assist with HR audit preps, requests, compliance checks, and documentation reviews.
  • Summarize trend analysis and insights that leaders can use to understand workforce needs and shape people strategies.
  • Spearhead the maintenance of the electronic library of HR policies, procedures, and forms, collaborating with the HR team to ensure all documents remain current, version‑controlled, and easily accessible.
  • Support communication, change management, and department-wide administrative tasks, including final quality control review of job descriptions against master templates for consistency, as well as repository upkeep.
  • Assist with reporting, mass communications, and various engagement events.
  • Maintain HR supplies, inventory, and operational tools to support smooth department operations.
  • Triage, track, and escalate direct HR inquiries, as well as manage initial intake of HR service portal and routing requests appropriately.
  • Contribute to a range of HR team projects and initiatives, as assigned.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• The primary work environment is an office.
• The physical demands for this position include light lifting, seeing (with a focus on reading), sitting more than 50% of the time, talking, and walking.
• Nights spent traveling, away from home, are less than 10%

Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position. 

Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email  [email protected].

Who we are:

Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day.

We provide ad space through:

• Billboards
• Interstate logos
• Hand-painted murals
• Transportation and airports
• The largest network of digital billboards in the United States

We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally.

We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. Please click here to learn more about Lamar's green initiatives.

Lamar is an EEO/AA employer, including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic.

Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment.

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