Human Resources Analyst A/B/C (Benefits/Payroll/Employee Admin)

Special Entrance Rates have been established for the following HR job titles:

Human Resources Analyst A $17.43 hourly

Human Resources Analyst B $18.64 hourly 

Human Resources Analyst C $20.60 hourly

• Premium Pay of up to $2.00 per hour worked. * 

'Premium Pay' is paid in addition to regular pay based on hours worked.

Multiple vacancies will be filled from this posting. Vacancies are available in Baton Rouge.

 This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months.

An Ideal Candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

• Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training

• Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.

• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

• Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.

• Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

• Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws.

No Civil Service Test is Required.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Human Resources Analyst A, B c depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).  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.

You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application.

The duties that you describe in the Work Experience section of your application will be reviewed by State Civil Service as part of the process in determining if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job.

Your experience WILL NOT be evaluated based on the job title alone. You must describe your actual duties. If you are a current employee of the State of Louisiana it is important that you indicate in the "Duties" section for each job the specific programs that you worked in to receive credit for that experience.

List all prior employment. Work experience left off of your electronic application or only included in an attached resume will not be credited.

Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment.  Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application.

The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application.  The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

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.

DCFS is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" and Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities".  

For additional information about this vacancy, please contact

Chandra Thomas

Chandra.Thomas.DCFS@LA.Gov

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

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 to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

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.