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Human Resources Professional

Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisiana's workforce and organizational culture? Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Human Resources Professional! Support the agency's mission by driving effective talent management, enhancing employee engagement, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and strengthening organizational development initiatives.

Join our team as a Human Resources Analyst, where you will serve as a key technical specialist supporting a comprehensive HR program within a dynamic and highly visible state department. In this role, you will help drive the efficient delivery of HR services, ensuring compliance with Louisiana Department of Civil Service rules, as well as applicable state and federal regulations, and the policies and procedures of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to impactful HR operations while gaining valuable experience in a complex and fast-paced public sector environment.

Why Join Us? • Contribute to a mission-driven organization that serves communities across Louisiana • Enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits • Shape workplace culture and improve employee experiences • Be part of a collaborative, supportive HR team

Core Competencies: Communicating Effectively - The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Following Policies and Procedures - The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies. Making Accurate Judgments - The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

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

Three years of human resources experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree. 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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

• Knowledgeable in a variety of areas such as: Civil Service rules, LDAF departmental policies and procedures, relating to classification, position descriptions (SF-3s), compensation, mandatory versus optional pay rules, Continuous Performance Management (CPM), LaGov HCM, etc.
• Meets with agency managers, supervisors, and employees and advise them on the proper method of completing a position description form which will identify the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, license, certification, etc. required for the position.
• Formalizes an informal and internal opinion on the appropriate job allocations for proposed classification actions. Considers such factors as comparative positions, allocation criteria, job distinctions, minimum qualifications, etc. Compiles and manages a list of position description update dates and ensures that all are updated as required by State Civil Service.
• In coordination with the Human Resources Supervisor, develops a list of FLSA status determinations (exempt/nonexempt) for employees. Audits positions/employees to determine FLSA status.
• Works with hiring managers to establish policies and procedures related to compensation. Assists with recruiting and retention issues and offers guidance to determine proper pay mechanism. Reviews and processes special pay requests including Optional Pay, Premium Pay, 6.5 g requests, and Special Entrances Rates (SER) which involves ensuring request is valid, running reports and compiling data and preparing documentation to support the request, evaluating possible compression issues, and sending recommendations to Human Resources Director and Executive for approval.
• Serves as the primary Human Resources contact for information and guidance on the Continuous Performance Management System (CPM). Develops training materials and conducts training on the program, as requested.
• Serves as back-up for Employee Administration activities as necessary. Coordinates and processes new hires, personnel actions (promotions, transfers, reallocations), separations, etc. in LaGov HCM. May draft job vacancy announcements in LaCareers in accordance with established Civil Service procedures. Receives and refers lists of qualified applicants to the hiring manager. Reviews the application and confirms with Civil Service the level for which the selected candidate may be qualifies if the position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG).

Functional Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting at workstation
• Occasional bending or kneeling
• Light to moderate lifting

Environmental Factors:

• Working indoors

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: Full-time - 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.

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, B, C, or Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation:

*This position has a Special Entrance Rate at each level of the Career Progression Group*

Human Resources Analyst A has an SER of $1,616.00 Bi-weekly.

Human Resources Analyst B has an SER of $1,728.80 Bi-weekly.

Human Resources Analyst C has an SER of $1,944.80 Bi-weekly.

Human Resources Specialist has an SER of $2,080.80 Bi-weekly.

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 twaddell@ldaf.state.la.us