Job Description

Posting number: OS/DRT/226206

Department: LDH-Office of Secretary

Job classification: HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Human Resources, Miscellaneous

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.

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Lead with purpose and make an impact! Join LDH as an HR leader where you’ll guide classification, pay, performance management, and employee relations while partnering with managers and leadership to solve complex HR challenges. If you’re ready to use your HR expertise to drive effective solutions, support employees, and help shape programs that advance LDH’s mission, apply today!

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical
• reasoning.

Examples of duties

Six years of human resources experience; OR

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

A bachelor’s degree plus three 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 two 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:

• Supervises HR staff responsible for classification, pay, performance management, and related HR functions.
• Reviews and evaluates position classification requests and recommends solutions in accordance with Civil Service rules and LDH policies.
• Reviews and approves pay requests, resolves pay-related issues, and coordinates requests requiring Civil Service Commission approval.
• Develops, implements, and maintains LDH’s Continuous Performance Management (CPM) program while ensuring compliance with Civil Service requirements.
• Provides guidance and consultation to managers, supervisors, and employees on HR policies, procedures, employee performance, and workplace concerns.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on FLSA requirements, conducts position reviews, and ensures compliance with federal regulations and departmental policies.
• Analyzes HR data, identifies operational issues, establishes priorities, and recommends timely solutions to support organizational goals and objectives.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of the 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): 50349625

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):

Human Resources Supervisor - $27.79 hr / $2,223.20 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:

Deanda Thymes

Deanda.Thymes@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.

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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.