HUMAN RESOURCES A/B/C/SPECIALIST

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) seeks a Human Resources Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA. The role supports personnel administration, classification and pay, onboarding, orientation, and initial training within the agency's HR Division.

Appointment type can be probational or promotional, and the position collaborates with supervisors and managers across divisions. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree or substantial HR experience; substitution rules apply for college

Qualifications

• Three years of human resources experience OR six years of full-time experience in any field.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Experience substitution: every 30 semester hours equals one year of experience, up to four years.

Responsibilities

• Support personnel-related responsibilities for employee administration, classification and pay, and performance evaluation systems.
• Assist onboarding, orientation, and initial training expectations for new hires.
• Work with agency supervisors and managers on personnel matters in line with Civil Service rules and agency policies.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Three years of human resources experience

Six years of full-time experience in any field

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) is responsible for managing and protecting the state’s renewable natural resources, including all wildlife and aquatic life. LDWF supports a strong work ethic in its employees and incorporates the use of good science, accurate information and technology.

The Human Resources Specialist position will provide necessary support in managing the increasing volume and complexity of personnel related responsibilities for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. The Office Human Resources Management provides comprehensive personnel services to approximately 800 employees across the Office of Management and Finance, Office of the Secretary, including the Enforcement Division, Office of Wildlife, and Office of Fisheries.

Core 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.
• Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions.

Qualifications

• Three years of human resources experience; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
• A bachelor’s degree.
• 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.

This position serves as a technical specialist performing in-depth/expanded activities within the Human Resources Division requiring advanced knowledge, skills, and abilities. This position works closely with agency supervisors, managers, and administrators on personnel matters that are related to employee administration, classification and pay, performance evaluation systems, onboarding, orientation, and initial training expectations. This position is required to have working knowledge and proficiency in LA Careers and LaGov HCM systems, and possess knowledge of Civil Service Rules, state and federal laws, OSUP rules, and agency policies that relate to hiring and classification and pay.

Position‑Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to take a probational appointment if selected for this position.

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Career Progression: This position may be filled as Human Resources Analyst A/B/C or Specialist, determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation

• Human Resources Analyst A- $20.20hr / $1,616.00 bi-weekly
• Human Resources Analyst B: $21.61hr / $1,728.80 bi-weekly
• Human Resources Analyst C: $24.31hr / $1,944.80 bi-weekly
• Human Resources Specialist: $26.01hr /$2,080.80 bi-weekly

Eligibility & Background Checks

Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification. A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD‑214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.

If you are applying for a position which requires a baccalaureate and/or master’s degree, you may apply 90 days prior to receipt of your degree; however, the effective date of the appointment cannot be prior to your graduation date.

The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf.

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Information

Allison Merritt [e-mail]

Department of Wildlife & Fisheries- Human Resources