Human Resources A/B/C/Specialist (Discipline)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Children and Family Services, State of Louisiana, is seeking a Human Resources Analyst A/B/Specialist in Baton Rouge. The role delivers advanced HR support, performance management and disciplined documentation, counseling managers, and reviewing disciplinary letters to strengthen case files.

Ideal candidates have 3 years HR experience (or 6 years in any field) or a bachelor’s degree, with proficiency in policy adherence, investigative methods, and written communication.

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.

Responsibilities

• Counsels with managers and supervisors regarding the documentation of substandard performance/behavior.
• Reviews drafts of disciplinary letters and makes recommendations for change.
• Consults with legal staff as needed.
• May conduct very complex or sensitive administrative and disciplinary investigations.
• Draft non-disciplinary removal letters.
• Prepares suspension pending investigation letters, enters quotas in LaGov system and monitors leave entries.
• Prepares documentation for Civil Service Appeals and represents the department as an advisor or witness in Appeal hearings.
• Provides guidance to employees and management staff regarding the grievance process.
• Processes request for information.
• Develops discipline training material and conducts training sessions.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Communicating Effectively

Following Policies and Procedures

Thinking Critically

Adapting to Change

Displaying Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LaGov system

Job description

Department MISSION

To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.

Department VISION

A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.

Department VALUES

Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

At The Department of Children and Family Services, our mission is to empower communities and improve lives by delivering responsive, inclusive, and forward-thinking public services. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

Join Our Team at DCFS: Human Resources Analyst A/B/C/Specialist

The incumbent of this position performs advanced level duties on the discipline program. Duties require extensive knowledge of program areas, investigative techniques/strategy and skill written communication.

This position provides critical support and advanced level duties in the area of performance management and discipline. Incumbent counsels with managers and supervisors regarding the documentation of substandard performance/behavior, and the use of such documentation within the progressive discipline structure to correct performance or attendance/behavior problems. This position reviews drafts of disciplinary letters and makes recommendations for changes to strengthen and ensure sufficient documentation in support of proposed action. Incumbent may provide assistance in conducting administrative and disciplinary investigations.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

Selected 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.

Selected Preferred Competencies:

• Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.
• Displaying Expertise:The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.

If you're driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact - this could be the opportunity for you!

• 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.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Counsels with managers and supervisors regarding the documentation of substandard performance/behavior:
• Reviews drafts of disciplinary letters and makes recommendations for change.
• Consults with legal staff as needed.
• May conduct very complex or sensitive administrative and disciplinary investigations.
• Draft non-disciplinary removal letters.
• Prepares suspension pending investigation letters, enters quotas in LaGov system and monitors leave entries.
• Prepares documentation for Civil Service Appeals and represents the department as an advisor or witness in Appeal hearings.
• Provides guidance to employees and management staff regarding the grievance process.
• Processes request for information.
• Develops discipline training material and conducts training sessions.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months. Job appointments may convert to probational appointments. Also, it may be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee.

Career Progression:

This position may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, B,C or Specialist.

Works Schedule:

Typically, work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

Compensation: This position has the following Special Entrance Rates (SER).

• Human Resources Analyst A - AS 613 - $20.20

• Human Resources Analyst B - AS 614 - $21.61

• Human Resources Analyst C - AS 616 - $24.31

• Human Resources Specialist - AS 617 - $26.01

Work Location:

State Office-Baton Rouge, La

Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Renita Smith, Human Resources

Department of Children and Family Services

[e-mail]

DCFS is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”, and Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.