Human Resource Analyst A, B, Or C

State of Louisiana • Jackson, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Human Resources professional to join their team as an HR Analyst at Dixon Correctional Institute in Jackson, LA. This role supports the mission by delivering accurate HR data, improving workforce processes, and ensuring compliance with state policies and procedures. The ideal candidate is motivated, dependable, and committed to providing exceptional service within a dynamic correctional environment. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing HR expertise. The department values and supports employees through recognition programs, fostering a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotions, clear communication, and professional development. Professional growth is encouraged through numerous avenues. Benefits include a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance (also available post-retirement), at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over, paid or time off for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternate work schedules (such as 4/10s) may be available upon meeting policy requirements. This position is a 24-hour facility and the agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

Requirements

• Three years of human resources experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree.
• 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.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Authorization to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA).

Responsibilities

• Processes the full range of personnel and payroll transactions required to support employee appointments, merit increases, promotions, transfers, separations, and other employment actions.
• Ensures all actions comply with Civil Service rules, agency policies, and payroll deadlines.
• Performs calculations related to routine pay changes and conducts service time computations as needed.
• Reviews and verifies the accuracy of employee data and supporting documentation, identifying and correcting discrepancies before submission.
• Provides employees with clear, general explanations of available benefit programs and assists them in understanding enrollment options.
• Reviews benefits-related documents for accuracy and completeness and routes finalized forms to the appropriate offices for processing.

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan
• Health insurance that is also available post-retirement
• At least 10 paid holidays
• Sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year
• Paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week
• Deferred compensation plan
• Flexible benefits plan
• Alternate work schedules (e.g., 4/10s) may be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level