Human Resources Manager A

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

7d • $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Make a statewide impact through strategic HR leadership! Join LDH’s Human Resources team and lead critical Classification and Compensation programs that directly influence recruitment, pay, workforce planning, and employee retention. In this highly specialized role, you’ll partner with executive leadership and Civil Service, guide complex HR decisions, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. If you’re ready to use your HR expertise to shape workforce strategies and drive meaningful results across LDH, apply today!

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages the statewide Classification and Compensation unit, ensuring effective administration of classification, pay, and related HR programs.
• Oversees and administers Classification and Wage Administration, FLSA compliance, Organizational Design and Management, and Continuous Performance Management programs (CPM).
• Supervises HR staff, establishes workload priorities, assigns responsibilities, and ensures timely and accurate completion of program activities.
• Serves as a liaison with Civil Service and provides guidance on classification, compensation, pay mechanisms, and position-related matters.
• Reviews and monitors pay and classification activities to ensure compliance with Civil Service rules and state and federal employment laws.
• Partners with program offices and executive leadership to provide technical guidance, support informed HR decisions, and address complex classification and compensation issues.
• Prepares reports, conducts audits, and supports special projects and initiatives to improve compliance, recruitment flexibility, workforce effectiveness, and overall HR operations.

What This Job Offers

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