Human Resources Specialist (Title VII / Grievance)

State of Louisiana • Baton Rouge, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to serve in the Employee Relations Unit within the Office of Management and Finance, Human Resources Section. This position serves as the agency’s subject matter expert for DOTD’s Internal Title VII Program and provides advanced-level support for grievance matters, employee relations issues, and compliance-related HR activities. This position independently manages the Internal Title VII Program for a workforce of approximately 4,300 DOTD employees statewide. The role includes overseeing and conducting investigations involving discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, advising management on sensitive employee relations matters, coordinating with federal and state agencies, and maintaining records and reports related to complaints, training, and compliance activities. The position also supports DOTD’s Grievance Program by counseling employees, supervisors, and appointing authorities; reviewing grievance responses; providing procedural guidance; and preparing analyses and recommendations for executive review. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is comfortable working in a confidential, policy-driven environment and who can communicate effectively with employees, managers, executive leadership, legal counsel, State Civil Service, and external agencies. Applicants with experience in employee relations, EEO/Title VII compliance, workplace investigations, grievance administration, Civil Service rules, policy interpretation, or public sector human resources are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Six years of human resources experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; OR A bachelor’s degree plus three 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 two 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in employee relations, EEO/Title VII compliance, workplace investigations, grievance administration, Civil Service rules, policy interpretation, or public sector human resources are encouraged to apply.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the agency’s subject matter expert and point of contact for Internal Title VII matters.
• Oversees and conducts investigations involving complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment.
• Advises management and executive staff on sensitive and confidential employee relations matters.
• Coordinates EEO-related training and tracks employee compliance with required training.
• Prepares reports detailing investigation findings and consults with the DOTD Employment Attorney as needed.
• Interacts with State Civil Service, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding applicable matters.
• Coordinates complaints filed by DOTD employees with the EEOC and recommends appropriate actions or solutions.
• Counsels employees, supervisors, and appointing authorities regarding grievance procedures and employee relations issues.
• Reviews and analyzes grievance allegations, responses, documentation, and supporting information.
• Prepares reports, maintains complaint records, and ensures documentation is retained in accordance with agency requirements.

Benefits

• Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy.

What This Job Offers

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