Posting number: OS/DRT/225014
Department: LDH-Office of Secretary
Job classification: HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Human Resources, Museum
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Step into a high-impact role with the Louisiana Department of Health’s Employee Relations team, where your expertise will help shape fair, consistent, and supportive HR practices statewide. As one of three regional specialists, you will lead the investigation and disciplinary process for LDH, while also supporting critical statewide programs including grievances, EEOC matters, Civil Service appeals, ADA accommodations, Affirmative Action, and Continuous Performance Management. This role serves as a trusted consultant to LDH leaders and employees, offering guidance on complex and sensitive matters involving Civil Service rules, state and federal laws, and departmental policy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy complex problem-solving, and are eager to contribute to a respectful and legally compliant workplace culture across Louisiana, we invite you to apply and be part of a team making a real difference!
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Job Duties:
Core Duties & Responsibilities
The position is a highly complex, technical role as a Regional Employee Relations Specialist:
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of the Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment , or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center: 3071030800
Position Number(s): 50301108 and 204486
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):
Human Resources Specialist - $26.01 hourly / $2,080.80 b-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.
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Contact Information:
Deanda Thymes
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
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