Human Resources Analyst A, B, Or C

State of Louisiana • St. Gabriel, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services, specifically the Elayn Hunt Correctional Center in St. Gabriel, LA, is seeking a detail-oriented and forward-thinking HR Analyst to join their Human Resources team. This role is crucial for supporting workforce operations, improving HR processes, and ensuring compliance within a dynamic correctional environment. The department is looking for a motivated professional who excels in a fast-paced setting and is dedicated to public service. The Department of Corrections values and supports its employees through various recognition programs, fostering a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. They encourage professional growth through numerous avenues and offer a generous benefits package.

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.
• Applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Processes the full range of personnel and payroll actions needed to complete appointments, merit increases, promotions, transfers, separations, etc.
• Provides general, basic explanation of employee benefit programs and advises employees of various options available under some programs.
• Reviews benefits documents for accuracy and completeness; forwards to appropriate office.
• Reviews files on a routine basis to ensure that current descriptions are maintained for all positions.
• Provides assistance to agency personnel on routine or limited Civil Service rules, Federal and State laws, and department policies and procedures in assigned areas.
• Schedules employees for required training courses.
• Monitors and maintains records of completed course work.

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., 4/10’s 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