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Human Resources Supervisor

Salary

$4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

OMF-50462671-3.31.26-TW

Department

DAF-Agriculture and Forestry

Opening Date

03/31/2026

Closing Date

4/5/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Aboutthis Job

Job #OMF-50462671-3.31.26-TW

This position is located within the Office of Management and Finance in the Human Resources Department.

Ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a lasting impact on Louisiana's workforce? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Human Resources Supervisor and play a key role in shaping a dynamic, high-performing workplace. In this role, you'll lead strategic talent initiatives, foster employee engagement, ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, and drive organizational growth and development.

This is your opportunity to lead with purpose while advancing your career through leadership experience, ongoing professional development, and specialized HR certifications.

Why Join Us?

• Play a key role in building a strong, inclusive, and high-performance culture

• Move beyond traditional HR — be a change leader and trusted advisor

• Collaborate with passionate teams in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment

• Enjoy autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make real organizational impact

• Grow your career while helping others grow theirs

Selected Core Competencies

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

Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.

Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

Building Trust: The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.

Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION:

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.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere ( .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

This position serves as the supervisor of a comprehensive Human Resources Program. The incumbent assists with providing for the efficient and effective operation of the Employee Administration and Payroll functions for an extremely complex and highly visible state department under the rules and regulations of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, state and federal rules, regulations, and guidelines, and policies and procedures of the Department.

• Lead and administer employee administration and benefits programs for active employees, ensuring a seamless and supportive HR experience.

• Supervise and manage biweekly payroll (Time Administration) operations, ensuring accurate and timely employee compensation.

• Oversee benefits enrollment and provide guidance on retirement and insurance options (e.g., LASERS, TRSL, OGB, deferred compensation), ensuring employees are well-informed.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership, staff, and external partners on HR policies, Civil Service rules, pay matters, and related issues.

• Provide guidance and support to HR staff, resolving complex and non-routine issues such as regulatory interpretations, benefits concerns, and pay adjustments.

• Monitor and approve payroll transactions, including off-cycle payments, recoupments, and salary adjustments, while identifying and resolving discrepancies.

• Establish priorities, evaluate performance, and ensure team effectiveness in meeting agency goals and objectives.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HR policies, procedures, and program guidelines.

• Ensure compliance with Civil Service rules, departmental policies, and all applicable state and federal laws.

• Oversee and ensure compliance with pre-employment and random drug screening programs.

Functional Requirements:

Prolonged sitting at a workstation

Occasional bending or kneeling

Light to moderate lifting

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled by probation or by promotion of a classified employee of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry serving with permanent status.

• Applicants who are not permanent employees of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry will be required to serve a probationary period up to 24 months.

Compensation : The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment a nd discrimination on the on the basis of race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, religion, national origin, military service, sickle cell trait, protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Tiffany Waddell- HR Analyst

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

5825 Florida Blvd., Suite 1001

Baton Rouge, LA 70806

...@ldaf.state.la.us

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

• Mardi Gras,

• Good Friday,

• Memorial Day,

• Independence Day,

• Labor Day,

• Veteran's Day,

• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video ( to give you more detailed information about their system

• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01

To ensure compliance with the LDAF Nepotism Policy, do you have any immediate family members or relatives who are currently employed with the LDAF? Immediate family member is defined as children (blood, step, adopted), spouse, brother, sister, father, mother, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, mother-in-law and father-in-law. Relative includes immediate family members previously defined and also includes grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt niece and nephew.

• Yes

• No

02

If you answered "yes" to the above question, please list the name of your immediate family member and/or relatives currently employed by the LDAF. If you answered "no" to the above question, enter N/A.

03

Are you currently a classified employee of Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry serving with permanent status?

• Yes

• No

04

Are you an employee of LA Department of Agriculture and Forestry? (indicate hire date)

05

Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

• Yes

• No

06

The incumbent of this position may drive a state-owned vehicle during working hours. Office of Risk Management prohibits drivers with three or more moving violations in a one-year period from operating a state-owned vehicle. o Based on this information; will you be able to operate a state-owned vehicle? (use when driving is a requirement of the position).

• Yes

• No

07

Share your experience managing and developing team members.

08

Why are you interested in this HR Supervisor position and what unique strengths would you bring to the role?

09

AC: Adapting to Change - How well do you stay flexible and adjust your behavior or work when things change?

• I resist change, struggle to adjust, and my performance suffers.

• I accept change with help and adjust slowly.

• I adjust quickly and stay effective during change.

• I lead through change and help others stay grounded and flexible.

10

AC: Adapting to Change - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

11

BTr: Building Trust - How well do you create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes?

• I withhold information, dismiss input, and damage psychological safety.

• I am honest and open, listen to others, and support safe dialogue.

• I build trust through honesty, empathy, and open conversation.

• I build trust across groups, encourage openness, and protect psychological safety.

12

BTr: Building Trust - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

13

CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.

• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.

• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.

• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

14

CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

15

FC: Focusing on Customers - How well do you understand and meet the needs of internal or external customers?

• I struggle to understand customer needs, provide clear information, or resolve issues.

• I respond to customer needs with some support and build basic working relationships.

• I understand customer needs, communicate clearly, and deliver timely, reliable service.

• I anticipate customer needs, build trust, and deliver personalized, proactive service.

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FC: Focusing on Customers - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) ###-####

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