Job Description

Posting number: PSSC 26-173-JB

Department: LDH-Office of State Healthcare Facilities

Job classification: HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER A

Posting type: Open

Categories: Health Services, Human Resources, Mental Health, Social Services, Human Services

Summary

The mission of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to reach treatment goals and to return to more integrated community living settings. Pinecrest Supports and Services Center specializes in the treatment of people with comorbid intellectual and developmental disabilities and complex medical, behavioral and psychiatric support needs.

Lead strategic HR initiatives that make a difference! In this key role, you'll serve as a trusted HR advisor and partner to executive leadership, providing guidance across recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, workforce planning, organizational development, and HR policy. You'll help shape effective HR strategies, resolve complex issues, and ensure compliance while supporting the organization's people and operational goals.

If you're an experienced HR professional ready to make an impact at the leadership level, we encourage you to apply!

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 and supervises the Hire Unit program in the Human Resources Department.
• Directs recruiting, selection, and placement activities for the agency to ensure safety and continuity of services for people living at PSSC by assuring all potential hires undergo a thorough background check prior to hire in compliance with Title XIX and the Louisiana Child Protection Act.
• Supervises the activities of three HR Analysts and one HR Specialist responsible for posting vacancies with Civil Service La Careers, processing applications, hiring, orientation, promotions, demotions, and details to special duty.
• Ensures agency management maintains appropriate hiring practices and supervisors are selecting or rejecting applicants in conformance with legal requirements, EEO guidelines, and agency and Civil Service rules.
• Advises the human resources director regarding alternative courses of action available to address agency hiring needs.
• Meets with agency management to gather information needed to present to Civil Service staff regarding the agency’s position on requests for new and revised jobs and re-evaluation of existing jobs.
• Manages the activities of staff in the EEO department in Human Resources.
• Counsels employees, supervisors, and management on applicable Civil Service rules and state and federal laws pertinent to employee relations activities.
• Counsels employees and supervisors in order to attempt to resolve problems before the formal grievance or disciplinary process is used.
• Assists in investigation of complaints filed within the agency and recommends a course of action to agency management.
• Assists in preparing pre-deprivation and final letters of disciplinary action for review and approval by the Human Resources Director and LDH Legal.
• Serves as a member of the Executive Advisory Committee and in the absence of the Human Resources Director, serves as chairperson of the Executive Advisory Committee.
• Assists the HR Director and LDH Attorney to prepare for and represent the agency during Civil Service Appeals and pending litigation involving employee relations.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of Secretary/Human Resources/ Pinecrest Supports and Services Center

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Detail to Special Duty

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rate (SER) for the job title: 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.

Contact Information:

Jimmie Bernard

Human Resources Analyst C

Pincrest Supports & Services Center

P.O. Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

Jimmie.Bernard@la.gov

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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.