Job Description

Posting number: OS/SP/227042

Department: LDH-Office of Secretary

Job classification: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER A

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Human Resources

Summary

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The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health.

Make a statewide impact through strategic HR leadership! Join LDH’s Human Resources team and lead critical Classification and Compensation programs that directly influence recruitment, pay, workforce planning, and employee retention. In this highly specialized role, you’ll partner with executive leadership and Civil Service, guide complex HR decisions, and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements. If you’re ready to use your HR expertise to shape workforce strategies and drive meaningful results across LDH, apply today!

Examples of duties

Seven years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of human resources experience; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus four 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 three 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.

Qualifications

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

Supplemental information

Job Duties:

• Manages the statewide Classification and Compensation unit, ensuring effective administration of classification, pay, and related HR programs.
• Oversees and administers Classification and Wage Administration, FLSA compliance, Organizational Design and Management, and Continuous Performance Management programs (CPM).
• Supervises HR staff, establishes workload priorities, assigns responsibilities, and ensures timely and accurate completion of program activities.
• Serves as a liaison with Civil Service and provides guidance on classification, compensation, pay mechanisms, and position-related matters.
• Reviews and monitors pay and classification activities to ensure compliance with Civil Service rules and state and federal employment laws.
• Partners with program offices and executive leadership to provide technical guidance, support informed HR decisions, and address complex classification and compensation issues.
• Prepares reports, conducts audits, and supports special projects and initiatives to improve compliance, recruitment flexibility, workforce effectiveness, and overall HR operations.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3071030800

Position Number(s): 152564

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the job titles: Human Resources Manager A - $32.92 hr / $2,633.60 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.

Contact Information:

Shambrielle Pooler

Shambrielle.Pooler@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.