Human Resources Analyst A - C

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Make an impact behind the scenes! Join the Louisiana Department of Health, Human Resources, and play a key role in ensuring employees receive accurate, timely payroll and benefits support. From payroll and retirement processing to leave, insurance, and benefits, you’ll help keep essential operations running smoothly while providing employees with the information and support they need to thrive.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Three years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelor’s degree.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

• Manages employee benefits transactions, including health, supplemental insurance, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) processing.

• Reviews and processes FMLA and parental leave requests, including eligibility determinations and related documentation.

• Processes and verifies employee retirement transactions, including retirement-related forms and inquiries.

• Conducts payroll and benefits audits, identifies discrepancies, and takes corrective action to ensure accurate and timely payments.

• Processes and audits employee payroll transactions, including new hires, prior-period adjustments, leave payments, and employee deductions.

• Maintains accurate payroll and benefits records and ensures data integrity between HR systems and payroll.

• Provides employee assistance and guidance regarding payroll, benefits, retirement, leave, and insurance matters while coordinating with state agencies and benefit partners.

Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of the Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment Cost Center: 3071030800 Position Number(s): 204780 Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, B, or C determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the job titles: Human Resources Analyst A - $20.20 hr / $1,616.00 bi-weekly Human Resources Analyst B - $21.61 hr / $1,728.80 bi-weekly Human Resources Analyst C - $24.31 hr / $1,944.80 bi-weekly

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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.

• Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information: Deanda Thymes [email protected] LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 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. LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here. LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.