HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST B, C OR SPECIALIST

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

HEADQUARTERS OFFICES

THIS IS A JOB APPOINTMENT

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

SALARY DEPENDENT ON QUALIFICATIONS: As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Human Resources Analyst B, C or Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

• The maximum salary for the Human Resources Specialist is $91,894.00 .
• Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

This posting may be used to fill other positions as:

• PROBATIONAL APPOINTMENT: Current permanent status classified State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if selected.
• PROMOTION: Open to all Statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees. The selected employee may be required to serve a trial detail.

• Exams and License Requirements
  • Applicants must have a Civil Service test score for 8100-Professional Level Exam in order to be considered for this vacancy unless exempted by Civil Service rule or policy.
  • If you do not have a score prior to applying to this posting, it may result in your application not being considered.
    • Applicants without current test scores can apply to take the test here.
    • To claim this test exemption, mark this selection and any others on Agency-Wide Question “Check all that apply.”
      • Applicants claiming exemption from testing requirements under Civil Service Rule 22.8, "if you previously held a job with the same test", answer the Supplemental Question regarding the test accordingly.
        • You must be a current permanent classified employee to claim this exemption.
      • Applicants claiming exemption from testing requirements under Civil Service Rule 22.8(a), Vocational Rehabilitation Services, or (c), GPA of 3.5 or higher, MUST submit Vocational Rehab letter, bachelor’s degree or graduate degree college transcript as either an attachment in LA Careers, a fax to (225) 342-5968, or by mail by close of this announcement to be considered.
  • Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
  • Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

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  IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
• 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.
• This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.
• To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For information about this job posting contact:

Megan Dianne Coco
(225) 342-6664 or (225) 342-8627
Department of Corrections/Human Resources
P.O. Box 94304
Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9304
Fax: 225-342-5968

Function of Work:
To perform diversified and technical tasks in the maintenance of human resources functions.

Level of Work:
Experienced.

Supervision Received:
Direct from a Human Resources Supervisor, Human Resources Specialist, or higher level administrative official.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Human Resources Analyst A by the presence of experienced level human resources responsibilities.

Differs from the Human Resources Analyst C by the absence of advanced level human resources responsibilities.

Please refer to the approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum for specific allocation requirements.

Processes the full range of personnel and payroll actions needed to complete appointments, merit increases, promotions, transfers, separations, etc.

Computes routine pay changes. May compute service time of employees as required. Verifies accuracy of information and makes needed corrections.

Provides general, basic explanation of employee benefit programs and advises employees of various options available under some programs. Reviews benefits documents for accuracy and completeness; forwards to appropriate office.

Provides induction documents to new employees, providing guidance and a general overview of each document; follows up to ensure new employee timely completes all required forms.

Reviews position descriptions for accuracy of organizational information. Contacts employees, supervisors, managers, etc. to elicit corrections or resolve minor conflicts in information presented.

Reviews files on a routine basis to ensure that current descriptions are maintained for all positions.

Participates in salary surveys and other research needed to support requests for special pay actions.

Provides grievance forms and routine procedural instructions to employees.

Collects and compiles statistical data required to prepare reports.

Provides assistance to agency personnel on routine or limited Civil Service rules, Federal and State laws, and department policies and procedures in assigned areas.

Schedules interviews. Accepts and screens applications. Verifies eligibility of selected applicants.

Assists supervisors and managers by providing routine information relative to the performance appraisal system. Provides notification of deadlines for completion of appraisal process and follows up to ensure target dates are met.

Schedules employees for required training courses. Monitors and maintains records of completed course work.