HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A/B/C/SPECIALIST

Office of Juvenile Justice

Central Office State Police Bldg. 1st Floor 7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806 https://ojj.la.gov/location/ojj-central-office

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a knowledgeable and analytical HR Analyst A/B/C/Specialist to support critical human resources programs within a dynamic, statewide organization. This Career Progression Group position offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement while contributing to workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee support initiatives. In this role, you'll work closely with managers, supervisors, and HR professionals to support classification, compensation, organizational analysis, and personnel administration efforts. You'll help ensure compliance with Civil Service rules and employment regulations while providing guidance on complex HR matters that impact agency operations. If you enjoy problem-solving, data analysis, policy interpretation, and helping organizations build effective workforces, this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your HR career while making a meaningful impact.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES:• Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.

• Demonstrating Accountability: Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.

• Following Policies and Procedures: Applies and explains policies accurately, adapts in routine cases, and helps improve procedures.

• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.

• Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.

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 classification activities — conducts job assessments, position audits, and organizational reviews to ensure positions are properly allocated and aligned with Civil Service requirements.
• Administers compensation programs — analyzes pay issues, evaluates compensation requests, and recommends solutions to support recruitment, retention, and pay equity.
• Provides HR consultation — advises managers, supervisors, and employees on classification, compensation, organizational structure, and Civil Service rules.
• Supports personnel actions — reviews position descriptions, organizational changes, and staffing requests to ensure compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts research and analysis — performs salary surveys, market comparisons, and workforce studies to support HR decision-making.
• Develops policies and procedures — recommends improvements to HR programs and assists with implementation of classification and compensation initiatives.
• Maintains records and reporting — prepares reports, manages documentation, and supports audits and compliance reviews.

Position-Specific Details: Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office in Baton Rouge, LA. Appointment Type: Full time, ProbationalCareer Progression: This position is placed in a Career Progression Group and may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, B, C, or Specialist. Compensation: The Human Resource Analyst A (AS-613) title has a Special Entrance Rate of $$1,616.00 biweekly. The Human Resource Analyst B (AS-614) title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,728.80 biweekly. The Human Resource Analyst C (AS-616) title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,944.80 biweekly. The Human Resource Specialist (AS-617) title has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,080.80 biweekly.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required 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.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Garilyn London OJJ/ Human Resources [email protected]