HR ANALYST 1, 2, OR 3 (TEMPORARY)

State of Louisiana; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana, through the Louisiana Military Department, seeks an HR Analyst to electronically enter and maintain all administrative employee actions in the LaGov system. This role processes pay actions, leave, tax withholding, and other personnel data while ensuring accuracy in records and benefits information.

The position requires strong Microsoft Office skills, effective communication, and the ability to manage complex datasets.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Adept at preparing spreadsheets and maintaining internal databases.
• Familiarity with the Louisiana Military Department and Louisiana National Guard structures.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain administrator employee actions in the LaGov system.
• Process personnel and payroll related data, including appointments, promotions, rehires, transfers, etc.
• Determine leave and benefit eligibility and explain benefit options to employees.
• Review benefits documents for accuracy and forward to appropriate office.
• Provide induction materials to new employees and ensure required forms are completed timely.
• Assist with position descriptions and resolve minor information conflicts.
• Distribute grievance forms and procedural instructions as needed.
• Compile data for reports and assist with data entry into related systems.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Spreadsheets

LaGov knowledge

LMD/National Guard knowledge

Tools

LaGov HCM

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 173-2026 BENEFITS

OPENING DATE:October 02, 2026 Insurance:Medical, Dental, & Vision

CLOSING DATE:October 16, 2026 Paid Holidays:10 plus proclaimed

Annual Leave:96 hours per year with tenure increases

*SALARY: Sick Leave:96 hours per year with tenure increase

MA-613 $35,734 - $50,997

MA-614 $38,230 - $54,562

MA-615 $40,914 - $58,365

*Salary indicates typical starting range. Level will be determined by qualifications.

JOB TYPE:Unclassified*

*Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Performs duties as HR Analyst for the Louisiana Military Department. Electronically enters and maintains all administrative employee actions in the LaGov system. These actions are required to process personnel and payroll related information, including but not limited to appointments, performance adjustments, promotions, rehires, reallocations, transfers, etc. Included in this process are verification and/or computation and entry of pay actions, bank details, date specifications, tax withholding information, personal data, organizational management data as well as other personnel and payroll related data. Responsible for determining leave and benefit eligibility. Provides general, basic explanation of employee benefit programs and advise employees of various options available under some programs. Reviews benefits documents for accuracy and completeness; forwards to appropriate office. Provides induction documents to new employees, providing guidance and a general overview of each document, follows up to ensure new employee timely completes all required forms. Review position descriptions for accuracy of organizational information. Contact employees, supervisors, manager, etc. to elicit corrections or resolve minor conflicts in information presented. Provides grievance forms and routine procedural instructions to employees. Collects and compiles statistical data required to prepare reports. Accepts and screens applications. Verifies eligibility of selected applications. State liaison for employee job announcements. Employee liaison for employee benefits provider. Assists with all State Active Duty Missions. Enters employee information into the drug screen and background information database. Assists with the Supervisor's duties of the office. Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.). Must possess excellent communication skills both oral and written. Knowledge of LaGov system (HCM). Skilled in preparing spreadsheets and maintaining internal databases. Experience working with structures/functions of the Louisiana Military Department and the Louisiana National Guard.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate.
• Must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations for extended hours over an extended period of time. Other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• All LMD positions require in-office attendance. This is not a remote position.
• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility.
• LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment background investigation and pre-employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing.
• To become an employee of the LMD you must be a current member of the Louisiana National Guard or eligible for membership in the Louisiana State Guard.
• The selected applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background investigation prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employee (SAME)