Human Resources Manager B

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Join the Louisiana Department of Health as a high-level Human Resources leader and help shape HR programs that impact employees across the department. This dynamic role provides strategic leadership over classification, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, and other critical HR functions, while also serving as a key advisor on workforce and emergency preparedness matters. If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise to a role with statewide impact, we invite you to apply and help move LDH forward!

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

• Directs, manages, and evaluates department-wide human resources programs, including classification and compensation, and performance management.
• Serves as an ADA Coordinator
• Provides leadership and guidance to Human Resources Managers and staff, establishes program goals and work standards, and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Provides strategic HR guidance and technical assistance to LDH 24-hour facilities to ensure compliance with LDH policies, Civil Service Rules, and LaGov HCM requirements.
• Advises the Human Resources Director and department leadership on HR policies, procedures, and the potential impact of changes in federal and state laws, regulations, and Civil Service Rules.
• Serves as the primary Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for HR, coordinating with management and governmental entities to ensure statewide readiness for emergency situations and human resources needs.
• Represents LDH at State Civil Service hearings, Commission meetings, and other meetings with employees, department management, Civil Service officials, and professional organizations.
• Serves on committees and task forces addressing human resources matters and recommends new or revised policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness of LDH's HR programs.

What This Job Offers

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