Human Resources Analyst A-C, Specialist (Class & Comp)

State of Louisiana•Baton Rouge, LA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Office of Management and Finance, Human Resources Department, in Baton Rouge, La. Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana’s workforce and organizational culture? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Human Resources Professional! Support the agency’s mission by driving effective talent management, enhancing employee engagement, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and strengthening organizational development initiatives. Join our team as a Human Resources Analyst, where you will serve as a key technical specialist supporting a comprehensive HR program within a dynamic and highly visible state department. In this role, you will help drive the efficient delivery of HR services, ensuring compliance with Louisiana Department of Civil Service rules, as well as applicable state and federal regulations, and the policies and procedures of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful HR operations while gaining valuable experience in a complex and fast-paced public sector environment.

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.
Knowledgeable in a variety of areas such as: Civil Service rules, LDAF departmental policies and procedures, relating to classification, position descriptions (SF-3s), compensation, mandatory versus optional pay rules, Continuous Performance Management (CPM), LaGov HCM, etc.

Responsibilities

Meets with agency managers, supervisors, and employees and advise them on the proper method of completing a position description form which will identify the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, license, certification, etc. required for the position.
Formalizes an informal and internal opinion on the appropriate job allocations for proposed classification actions.
Compiles and manages a list of position description update dates and ensures that all are updated as required by State Civil Service.
In coordination with the Human Resources Supervisor, develops a list of FLSA status determinations (exempt/nonexempt) for employees.
Audits positions/employees to determine FLSA status.
Works with hiring managers to establish policies and procedures related to compensation.
Assists with recruiting and retention issues and offers guidance to determine proper pay mechanism.
Reviews and processes special pay requests including Optional Pay, Premium Pay, 6.5 g requests, and Special Entrances Rates (SER) which involves ensuring request is valid, running reports and compiling data and preparing documentation to support the request, evaluating possible compression issues, and sending recommendations to Human Resources Director and Executive for approval.
Serves as the primary Human Resources contact for information and guidance on the Continuous Performance Management System (CPM).
Develops training materials and conducts training on the program, as requested.
Serves as back-up for Employee Administration activities as necessary.
Coordinates and processes new hires, personnel actions (promotions, transfers, reallocations), separations, etc. in LaGov HCM.
May draft job vacancy announcements in LaCareers in accordance with established Civil Service procedures.
Receives and refers lists of qualified applicants to the hiring manager.
Reviews the application and confirms with Civil Service the level for which the selected candidate may be qualified if the position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG).