Human Resources Analyst A, B, Or C
About The Position
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services is seeking qualified candidates to fill Human Resources Analyst positions (levels A, B, and C) at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, LA. This role supports critical HR functions including employee relations, leave administration, payroll/timekeeping, recruitment, and compliance with Civil Service rules and departmental policies. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information in a fast-paced environment. Experience in human resources, payroll, or personnel management is preferred. This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in human resources, payroll, or personnel management is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Supports critical HR functions including employee relations, leave administration, payroll/timekeeping, recruitment, and compliance with Civil Service rules and departmental policies.
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches.
- Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
- Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
- Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
- 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.
Benefits
- A 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
- A deferred compensation plan
- A flexible benefits plan
- Alternate work schedules (e.g., 4/10s may be available)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
