HR Specialist: Compliance, Recruiting & Benefits

LA State Board-Nursing; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

LA State Board-Nursing is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to deliver comprehensive HR services for the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The role supports recruitment, performance appraisal, benefits coordination, classification and pay, time and attendance, and personnel records management, while maintaining confidentiality per state and federal rules.

The position requires strong knowledge of Civil Service rules, HR functions, and compliance, with responsibilities ranging

Qualifications

• Six years of human resources experience or
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of HR experience
• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of HR experience
• An advanced degree in HR, business/public administration, industrial/organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a JD plus two years HR experience

Responsibilities

• Interpret State Civil Service rules, Federal and State laws, and agency policies within assigned HR areas.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in HR functions including employee relations, staffing, classification, and compensation; stay current with applicable SCS rules, handbooks, forms, and memos.
• Coordinate recruiting, selection, and placement activities per SCS rules and LSBN policies.
• Resolve personnel actions with Civil Service and ensure hiring processes comply with state and federal laws.
• Maintain departmental personnel files, records and reports in compliance with legal requirements.
• Prepare and submit annual Civil Service reports (OPA, EEO); monitor unemployment and worker compensation processes.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation Program including investigation of accidents and reviewing documentation for claims.
• Serve as Benefits Coordinator including vendor selection and open enrollment coordination.
• Provide confidential admin and technical assistance to the CAO; collaborate with HR staff and agency leaders.
• Support HR projects and initiatives; represent the department with the Board and public; assist in goals and process improvements.
• Select and train employees; monitor and document performance.

Skills

HR policies and compliance

Employee relations

Recruitment and selection

Performance management

Benefits coordination

Records management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years HR

Advanced degree in HR/BA/PAD/IO psychology/JD + 2 years HR

Job description

LA State Board-Nursing is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to deliver comprehensive HR services for the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The role supports recruitment, performance appraisal, benefits coordination, classification and pay, time and attendance, and personnel records management, while maintaining confidentiality per state and federal rules.

The position requires strong knowledge of Civil Service rules, HR functions, and compliance, with responsibilities ranging