Human Resources Analyst B, C OR Specialist (Gapa-Hr)

This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Office of Governmental, Administrative, & Public Affairs- Human Resources

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Human Resources Analyst B, C or Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. 

Human Resources Analyst B (AS-613)

Hourly: $17.18- $33.71

Monthly: $2,978- $5,843

Annually: $35,734 - $70,117

Human Resources Analyst C (AS-615)

Hourly: $19.67 - $38.59

Monthly: $3,410 - $6,689

Annually: $40,914 - $80,267

Human Resources Specialist (AS-617)

Hourly: $22.52 - $44.18

Monthly: $3,904 - $7,658

Annually: $46,842- $91,894

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.

Job Focus Areas:

This Human Resources Analyst B, C or Specialist position is located within Employee Administration (operations) unit of the Office of Human Resources and will report to a classified Human Resources Manager. This position works closely with the management and leadership of their assigned program offices to provide strategic and innovative support and guidance to address organizational management, personnel administration, retroactive calculations, as well as health and retirement benefits. The incumbent serves as a liaison with the Department of State Civil Service (SCS) to provide guidance to LDOE employees, management, and executive leadership and ensures all actions comply with State Civil Service rules and regulations. Additionally, the incumbent must have in-depth knowledge of SCS rules, as well as LDOE policies and procedures.

In addition to the information above, specific duties and responsibilities that will be performed include, but are not limited to the following:

• This position generates, analyzes, and reconciles payroll and benefits processing for Department of Education and Recovery School District employees. 
• Conducts monthly reporting and reconciliation for LASERS retirement plans, prepares documents certifying earnings and contributions to TRSL.
• Processes all documents for both TRSL and LASERS both monthly and annually, does on-line forms to make necessary corrections to TRSL.
• Manually conducts extensive research and analysis for retroactive adjustment for accurate reporting to TRSL.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the HR Manager and/or HR Director.

No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy, 

Applicants with the following skills and competencies are encouraged to apply:

Experience in payroll and benefits with an in-depth understanding and knowledge of payroll and benefits transactions, as well as a specialized knowledge of the personnel entry related activities in LaGov in organizational management, personnel administration, retroactive calculations, and employee transfers.

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

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

Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.

Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.

Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

One position is available and it is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. This position may be filled by a probationary new hire, or promotion of any current permanent classified Louisiana state employee.  Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected. 

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 on the online application.

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.

NOTE: 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.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

ldoejobs@la.gov

Louisiana Department of Education- Human Resources

PO Box 94064

Baton Rouge, LA 70804

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of human resources experience; OR

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

A bachelor's degree plus one year 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.

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.

Function of Work:

To perform diversified and technical tasks in the maintenance of human resources functions.

Level of Work:

Experienced.

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 A by the presence of experienced level human resources responsibilities.

Differs from the Human Resources Analyst C by the absence of advanced 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.