Human Resources Specialist- District 08

State of Louisiana • Alexandria, LA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. The Human Resources Specialist position is the lead worker of all facets of Human Resources in DOTD District 08 and will report directly to the Region 1 HR Manager. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

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

• 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.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary expert and liaison between District 08 and Headquarters to oversee all regional HR programs.
• Interpret Civil Service Rules and DOTD policies to provide strategic guidance to District management and staff.
• Execute and audit complex personnel actions and appointments within LaGov HCM to ensure accuracy.
• Perform biweekly payroll audits to resolve coding errors and ensure accurate employee compensation.
• Direct the workflow of HR Analysts and provide professional coaching to ensure smooth office operations.

Benefits

• This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

What This Job Offers

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