Posting number: OMF-50599769-7.24.26-TW
Department: DAF-Agriculture and Forestry
Job classification: HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A
Posting type: Open
Categories: Human Resources, Agriculture
Job# OMF-50599769-7.24.26-TW
This position is located within the Office of Management and Finance, Human Resources Department, in Baton Rouge, La.
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.
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
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:
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
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
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment and 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.
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