Job Description

Posting number: AG(10/19/2026)NY3

Department: DOJ-Office of the Attorney General

Job classification: UNCLASSIFIED

Posting type: Open

Categories: Administration, Human Resources, Miscellaneous

Summary

The Louisiana Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join its Human Resources team as a Human Resources Generalist A-C.

This position is part of the Employee Administration section and performs a variety of human resources functions with an emphasis on payroll, time and attendance administration, and employee benefits. The selected candidate will work with employees and time administrators throughout the agency and will use the LaGov HCM system to process, review, and audit personnel-related transactions.

This position is filled as a Career Progression Group. The level at which the selected applicant is hired will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

To Apply: Click on the "Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings:

• Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully.
• Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
• Eligible for Consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for this position.
• Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
• Position Filled - Someone has been selected for the position.
• Position Canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.

Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to your application; however, all relevant education and experience must be included at the time you apply.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. Transcripts may be faxed to (225) 326-6795.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:

Nicole Young

HR Generalist A

(225) 326-6786

YoungN@ag.louisiana.gov

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Louisiana is a State as a Model (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Examples of duties

Applicants should possess:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or
• A combination of education and qualifying work experience that may substitute for the degree requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience in payroll, time and attendance, benefits, or HR administration.
• Experience with LaGov HCM or a comparable HR/payroll system.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently

Supplemental information

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Process and audit payroll, time and attendance, leave, overtime, special payments, and corrections.
• Review payroll and timekeeping records to identify and resolve discrepancies and overpayments.
• Provide guidance and training to employees and time administrators.
• Process employee benefits, enrollments, qualifying life events, terminations, and related transactions.
• Support OGB and supplemental benefit programs, Open Enrollment, benefits fairs, and employee benefits orientation.
• Track FMLA and ADA requests, including staff correspondence and maintenance of electronic medical files while maintaining confidentiality.
• Receive, review, and submit workers' compensation incident reports to the Training Safety Coordinator; assist staff with workers' compensation inquiries; and report suspicious, questionable, or unusual incidents.
• Process retirement enrollments, changes, terminations, and related transactions and ensure accurate reporting to applicable retirement systems
• Perform other human resources duties and special projects as assigned.

These duties reflect a summary of the position's primary responsibilities for payroll and time administration, time administrator training and support, and benefits administration.