Human Resources Analyst A/B/C/Specialist

Grambling State University; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of Juvenile Justice at Grambling State University is seeking an HR Analyst A/B/C/Specialist to help strengthen human resources operations across statewide functions. This onsite role in Baton Rouge supports classification and compensation work, organizational analysis, and personnel administration, with advising that includes Civil Service rule compliance and research-driven recommendations.

In this full-time, probational appointment, you will contribute to HR decision-making through

Qualifications

• Three years of HR experience; or six years of full-time experience in any field.
• A bachelor's degree; credit for 30 semester hours equals one year of full-time experience (max 120 semester hours, substituting for up to four years).
• The incumbent must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).
• Prior to appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

Responsibilities

• Manage classification activities by conducting job assessments, position audits, and organizational reviews for Civil Service alignment.
• Administer compensation programs by analyzing pay issues and evaluating compensation requests to support recruitment, retention, and pay equity.
• Provide HR consultation to advise managers, supervisors, and employees on classification, compensation, organizational structure, and Civil Service rules.
• Support personnel actions by reviewing position descriptions, organizational changes, and staffing requests for compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct salary surveys, market comparisons, and workforce studies to support HR decision-making.
• Develop HR policies and procedures by recommending improvements and assisting with implementation of classification and compensation initiatives.
• Maintain records and reporting by preparing reports, managing documentation, and supporting audits and compliance reviews.

Skills

HR experience

Versatile experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Office of Juvenile Justice at Grambling State University is seeking an HR Analyst A/B/C/Specialist to help strengthen human resources operations across statewide functions. This onsite role in Baton Rouge supports classification and compensation work, organizational analysis, and personnel administration, with advising that includes Civil Service rule compliance and research-driven recommendations.

In this full-time, probational appointment, you will contribute to HR decision-making through audits, consultations, and reporting, while helping ensure agency actions align with applicable regulatory and organizational requirements.

What you'll do

• Manage classification activities by conducting job assessments, position audits, and organizational reviews to ensure positions are properly allocated and aligned with Civil Service requirements.
• Administer compensation programs by analyzing pay issues, evaluating compensation requests, and recommending solutions to support recruitment, retention, and pay equity.
• Provide HR consultation to advise managers, supervisors, and employees on classification, compensation, organizational structure, and Civil Service rules.
• Support personnel actions by reviewing position descriptions, organizational changes, and staffing requests for compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct research and analysis through salary surveys, market comparisons, and workforce studies to support HR decision-making.
• Develop HR policies and procedures by recommending improvements to HR programs and assisting with implementation of classification and compensation initiatives.
• Maintain records and reporting by preparing reports, managing documentation, and supporting audits and compliance reviews.

Core competencies

• Communicating Effectively: communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
• Demonstrating Accountability: owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.
• Following Policies and Procedures: applies and explains policies accurately, adapts in routine cases, and helps improve procedures.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
• Adapting to Change: adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.

Requirements

• Three years of human resources experience; or
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; or
• A bachelor's degree.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years of full-time experience in any field (maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours, substituting for up to four years of experience).
• The incumbent must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).
• No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
• Prior to appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

Position details

• Location: Office of Juvenile Justice - Central Office, Baton Rouge, LA (onsite)
• Appointment type: Full time, Probational
• Career progression: placed in a Career Progression Group and may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, B, C, or Specialist
• Salary: USD 3,232 per monthly
• Special entrance rates:
  • Human Resource Analyst A (AS-613): $1,616.00 biweekly
  • Human Resource Analyst B (AS-614): $1,728.80 biweekly
  • Human Resource Analyst C (AS-616): $1,944.80 biweekly
  • Human Resource Specialist (AS-617): $2,080.80 biweekly