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

Nunez Community College; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nunez Community College seeks a Human Resources A/B/C/Specialist (Discipline) to support discipline program activities onsite in Baton Rouge, LA. You will assist managers with documentation, investigations, and materials for appeals and grievance processes.

The role emphasizes compliance with federal/state rules and Civil Service requirements, with responsibilities spanning discipline letters, training materials, and guidance to employees and management on grievances and the process.

Qualifications

• Three years of human resources experience, or six years in any field.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience applying policies to maintain compliance with federal/state rules.
• Ability to follow and communicate processes clearly.
• Experience supporting investigations and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Counsels managers on documentation of substandard performance or behavior.
• Reviews disciplinary letters and suggests changes.
• Consults with legal staff as needed.
• Conducts complex investigations and prepares removal letters.
• Prepares suspension letters and monitors leave entries in LaGov.
• Prepares Civil Service Appeals documentation and may witness hearings.
• Guides employees and management on grievance processes.
• Develops discipline training materials and conducts training.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

LaGov

Job description

Nunez Community College is seeking a Human Resources A/B/C/Specialist (Discipline) to support advanced work within the discipline program. In this onsite role in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, you will help managers with performance and documentation needs, support administrative and disciplinary investigations, and prepare materials related to appeals and the grievance process.

This position includes responsibilities across discipline documentation, investigation support, and employee guidance, with work centered on maintaining compliance with federal and state requirements and State Civil Service rules.

Core Responsibilities

• Counsels managers and supervisors regarding documentation of substandard performance or behavior
• Reviews drafts of disciplinary letters and provides recommendations for changes
• Consults with legal staff as needed
• Conducts very complex or sensitive administrative and disciplinary investigations
• Drafts non-disciplinary removal letters
• Prepares suspension pending investigation letters, enters quotas in the LaGov system, and monitors leave entries
• Prepares documentation for Civil Service Appeals and advises or serves as a witness in appeal hearings
• Guides employees and management staff regarding the grievance process
• Processes requests for information
• Develops discipline training materials and conducts training sessions

Required Qualifications

• Three years of human resources experience; OR six years of full-time experience in any field
• Bachelor’s degree
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university counts as one year of experience toward the six years of full-time work experience in any field
• The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours, substituting for up to four years of experience in any field
• 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
• Ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement
• Ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions
• Ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change
• Ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject‑matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts

Technology Used

• LaGov system

Schedule and Location

• Location: Baton Rouge, LA (onsite)
• Typical schedule: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
• Work schedule notes: Flexible work schedules may be available after meeting certain criteria and depend on the position. Some positions require working shifts.
• Work location detail: State Office-Baton Rouge, La

Compensation

• Hourly salary: USD 20 - 26 per hour
• 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

Appointment and Career Progression

• 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
• May be filled as a detail and promoted within 12 months or by promotion of a permanent classified employee
• Career progression: May be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, B, C or Specialist

Application and Additional Information

• Background clearance: Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency
• Civil Service test: No Civil Service Test score is required to be considered for this vacancy
• Contact: Renita Smith, Human Resources, Department of Children and Family Services, [e-mail]

Department Mission, Vision, Values, and Competencies

• Mission: To protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong.
• Vision: A future where every child thrives in a loving environment, supported by empowered families and resilient communities.
• Values: Treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.
• Selected core competencies: Accepting Direction; Communicating Effectively; Following Policies and Procedures; Thinking Critically
• Selected preferred competencies: Adapting to Change; Displaying Expertise
• Job specification: Official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
• Job duties and other information: Job Duties are listed under the Job Duties list

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.