Human Resources Manager A

About this Job

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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Lead strategic HR initiatives that make a difference! In this key role, you’ll serve as a trusted HR advisor and partner to executive leadership, providing guidance across recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, workforce planning, organizational development, and HR policy. You’ll help shape effective HR strategies, resolve complex issues, and ensure compliance while supporting the organization’s people and operational goals. If you’re an experienced HR professional ready to make an impact at the leadership level, we encourage you to apply!

Minimum Qualifications

Seven years of human resources experience; OR

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

A bachelor’s degree plus four 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 three years 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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Coordinates office-wide human resources programs, policies, and procedures to support effective personnel management and ensure compliance with applicable laws, Civil Service rules, and state and federal regulations.
• Serves as a strategic HR advisor to executive leadership and management on complex employee relations, recruitment, classification, compensation, and workforce matters.
• Oversees classification and compensation activities, including job studies, pay adjustments, special pay requests, and position management, ensuring appropriate recommendations and compliance.
• Develops and implements workforce planning, organizational management, succession planning, recruitment strategies, and staff development initiatives to meet organizational needs.
• Administers and monitors employee relations programs, including discipline, grievances, EEO, layoffs, and other personnel matters, ensuring fair, consistent, and timely resolution.
• Coordinates HR processing and personnel actions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of transactions.
• Serves as a liaison with Civil Service, State HR agencies, and other internal and external partners while analyzing workforce trends, preparing reports, and recommending solutions to complex HR issues.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3071030800

Position Number(s): 162627

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the job titles: Human Resources Manager A - $32.92 hr / $2,633.60 bi-weekly

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.

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Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler

[email protected]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.