Human Resources Analyst C or Human Resources Specialist - OCOS/HR

Office of Chief of Staff - Human Resources

Job Focus Area At LDOE, our mission is to promote and deliver compassionate and high-quality services. We provide onboarding support as well as continual support while employed with the agency, working every day to improve work communities.

We’re looking for a Human Resources C, Specialist to serve as the first point of contact at the agency, creating a welcoming environment and provide consistent HR support.

Applicants with the following experience are encouraged to apply: Experience with state LaGov (SAP) system to include payroll, benefits, and retirement.

Candidates with the following skills and competencies are encouraged to apply: Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions. Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.Five years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of human resources experience; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus two years of human resources experience; OR

An advanced degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate plus one year of human resources experience.

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.

Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

As a Human Resources Analyst/Specialist, you'll help create a positive impression for every person who requires HR assistance. In this role, you will:

• Greet visitors, and staff with kindness and professionalism; Maintain exceptional level of customer service

• Review hiring documents, enter employees into various systems, verify information, and assist with completing any additional paperwork

• Answer incoming calls, route messages, and provide requested information about agency/state services

• Coordinate and update systems according to chosen employee options to keep things running smoothly

• Work with retirement, benefit, and state systems to ensure balances, deductions, etc. are accurate and timely

• Support the HR team through cross training and regular check-ins with supervisor

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected. Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Human Resources Analyst C, or Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.

Human Resources Specialist(AS-617) Hourly: $26.01 – $46.41 Monthly: $4,508.40 – $8,044 Annually: $54,100.80 – $96,533 Work Schedule: Workdays are Monday - Friday; work hours will be determined. Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. **Note regarding the advertised pay range: The Human Resources Analyst series has a special entrance rate (SER) of $24.31 hourly, $1,944.80 biweekly that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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. You may attach a resume; however, only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed in the online application. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy contact: Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources PO Box 96064 Baton Rouge, LA 70804 [email protected] Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.