What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Analyst A - Human Resources Specialist position at State of Louisiana?
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of the Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge
Announcement Number: OS/DRT/148973
Cost Center: 3071030800
Position Number(s): 50301108
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job appointment, Probationary or Promotional appointment.
(Job appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months)
Applicants must have Civil Service test scores for 8100-Professional Level Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy. If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.
Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.
Job Description
This position is located in LDH Human Resources – Compliance and Workforce Development Unit. The position is responsible for LDH Disciplinary Process, Grievances, and Investigations. The position will also work in the following areas: Training Compliance, LaGov Security, PES Review, HR Policy Review, and preparing LDH’s Affirmative Action Plan. The incumbent must have a comprehensive knowledge of State Civil Service Rules and Policies. Preference may be given to individuals with previous Human Resources experience with the State of Louisiana. Critical thinking and writing skills are necessary for successful performance.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Human Resources Analyst A, B, C, or Human Resources Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). The maximum salary for the Human Resources Analyst B is $68,099, Human Resources Analyst C is $77,958 and an Human Resources Specialist is $89,253. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Deanda Thymes
Deanda.Thymes@la.gov
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
225 342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:
A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.
30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.
College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience tosubstitute for the baccalaureate degree.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from a school accredited by one of the following regional accrediting bodies: the Middle States Commission on Higher Education; the New England Commission of Higher Education; the Higher Learning Commission; the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities; the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Function of Work:
To perform diversified and technical tasks in the maintenance of human resources functions.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Direct from a Human Resources Supervisor, Human Resources Specialist, or higher level administrative official.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Human Resources Analyst B by the absence of experienced level human resources responsibilities.
Please refer to the approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum for specific allocation requirements.
Processes the full range of personnel and payroll actions needed to complete appointments, merit increases, promotions, transfers, separations, etc.
Computes routine pay changes. May compute service time of employees as required. Verifies accuracy of information and makes needed corrections.
Provides general, basic explanation of employee benefit programs and advises employees of various options available under some programs. Reviews benefits documents for accuracy and completeness; forwards to appropriate office.
Provides induction documents to new employees, providing guidance and a general overview of each document; follows up to ensure new employee timely completes all required forms.
Reviews position descriptions for accuracy of organizational information. Contacts employees, supervisors, managers, etc. to elicit corrections or resolve minor conflicts in information presented.
Reviews files on a routine basis to ensure that current descriptions are maintained for all positions.
Participates in salary surveys and other research needed to support requests for special pay actions.
Provides grievance forms and routine procedural instructions to employees.
Collects and compiles statistical data required to prepare reports.
Provides assistance to agency personnel on routine or limited Civil Service rules, Federal and State laws, and department policies and procedures in assigned areas.
Schedules interviews. Accepts and screens applications. Verifies eligibility of selected applicants.
Assists supervisors and managers by providing routine information relative to the performance appraisal system. Provides notification of deadlines for completion of appraisal process and follows up to ensure target dates are met.
Schedules employees for required training courses. Monitors and maintains records of completed course work.