What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Analyst B/C/Specialist (OCOS-HR) position at State of Louisiana?
About This Job
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 Analyst B, C, or Specialist to serve as the first point of contact at the agency, creating a welcoming environment and providing consistent HR support.
This position supports a portfolio of program offices in the following areas:
Experience working in LAGOV (SAP) and NeoGov, with a strong ability to multi-task and complete tasks with accuracy in a timely manner.
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.
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
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:
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. 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 B, C, or Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Human Resources Analyst C(AS-616)
Hourly: $22.10 – $43.37
Monthly: $3,831 – $7,518
Annually: $45,968 – $90,210
Human Resources Specialist(AS-617)
Hourly: $23.65 – $46.41
Monthly: $4,099 – $8,044
Annually: $49,192 – $96,533
Work Schedule: Work hours are Monday - Friday. Work hours will be determined.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
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.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
ldoejobs@la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?
TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?
ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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Do you possess 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)?
If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please list the designation type, number, issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered 'No', please enter N/A.
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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
Do you have experience working in the LaGov HCM (SAP) system?
If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience with La Careers (NeoGov) system?
If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Are You a Current Employee Of The Louisiana Department Of Education? Please Note - Teachers And Other Employees Of The School System Are NOT Considered Employees Of The LA Department Of Education:
- This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**
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 Analyst B, C, or Specialist to serve as the first point of contact at the agency, creating a welcoming environment and providing consistent HR support.
This position supports a portfolio of program offices in the following areas:
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Classification
- Compensation
- Organizational Management (LAGOV/HCM)
- Training and Technical Assistance
- Employee Relations
Experience working in LAGOV (SAP) and NeoGov, with a strong ability to multi-task and complete tasks with accuracy in a timely manner.
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.
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.
Job Specification
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties:
Job Duties and Other Information
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:
- Greets visitors, and staff with kindness and professionalism; Maintain exceptional level of customer service;
- Accepts, screens and verifies applications for qualification purposes;
- Works closely with program office management and leadership to fill vacancies by new hire, promotion, or detail;
- Works closely with program office managers and leadership to draft job postings in compliance with Civil Service, LDOE, and EEO rules and regulations;
- Calculates and processes compensation based on Civil Service and LDOE rules and policies;
- Onboard processing for internal and external applicants onto the LDOE team utilizing both NeoGov and LaGov software;
- Supports the HR team through cross training and regular check-ins with supervisor.
Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment. 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 B, C, or Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant.
Human Resources Analyst C(AS-616)
Hourly: $22.10 – $43.37
Monthly: $3,831 – $7,518
Annually: $45,968 – $90,210
Human Resources Specialist(AS-617)
Hourly: $23.65 – $46.41
Monthly: $4,099 – $8,044
Annually: $49,192 – $96,533
Work Schedule: Work hours 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 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.
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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
ldoejobs@la.gov
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.
As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
- Mardi Gras,
- Good Friday,
- Memorial Day,
- Independence Day,
- Labor Day,
- Veteran's Day,
- Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
- Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor
Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):
- Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?
- I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
- I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
- I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
- I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.
DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?
- I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
- I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
- I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
- I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.
TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
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ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?
- I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
- I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
- I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
- I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.
ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.
07
Do you possess 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)?
- Yes
- No
If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please list the designation type, number, issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered 'No', please enter N/A.
09
I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
- Yes
- No
Do you have experience working in the LaGov HCM (SAP) system?
- Yes
- No
If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
12
Do you have experience with La Careers (NeoGov) system?
- Yes
- No
If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Are You a Current Employee Of The Louisiana Department Of Education? Please Note - Teachers And Other Employees Of The School System Are NOT Considered Employees Of The LA Department Of Education:
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $3,831 - $7,518