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

DCFS-Department of Children and Family Services; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

DCFS in Baton Rouge, Louisiana seeks a Human Resources Analyst A/B/C or Specialist (Discipline) to advise managers on documentation and handle complex disciplinary matters, including appeals. The role is onsite with a standard 8:00 am–4:30 pm, Monday–Friday schedule and potential for probationary or longer appointments.

Salary ranges from USD 3,501 to 6,136 per month. Required are three years of HR experience or six years in any field, plus a bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Three years of human resources experience, or six years of full-time experience in any field.
• A bachelor’s degree.
• For experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year 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.

Responsibilities

• Counsel managers and supervisors on documenting substandard performance and behavior.
• Review drafts of disciplinary letters and recommend changes.
• Consult with legal staff as needed in discipline-related work.
• Conduct very complex or sensitive administrative and disciplinary investigations.
• Draft non-disciplinary removal letters.
• Prepare suspension pending investigation letters and monitor leave entries.
• Prepare documentation for Civil Service Appeals and advise or witness in appeal hearings.
• Provide guidance to employees and management staff regarding the grievance process.
• Process requests for information.
• Develop discipline training materials and conduct training sessions.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Communicating Effectively

Following Policies and Procedures

Thinking Critically

Adapting to Change

Displaying Expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

LaGov

Job description

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is seeking a Human Resources Analyst A/B/C or Specialist (Discipline) to support advanced discipline program work in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In this onsite role, you will advise managers and supervisors on documentation and process complex administrative and disciplinary matters, including support for appeal activity.

DCFS’ mission is to protect children, empower families, and strengthen communities so every child grows up safe, stable, and strong. The department’s values emphasize treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect, while providing services with integrity.

What you will do

• Counsel managers and supervisors on how to document substandard performance and behavior.
• Review drafts of disciplinary letters and recommend changes.
• Consult with legal staff as needed in the course of discipline-related work.
• Conduct very complex or sensitive administrative and disciplinary investigations.
• Draft non-disciplinary removal letters.
• Prepare suspension pending investigation letters, enter quotas in the LaGov system, and monitor leave entries.
• Prepare documentation for Civil Service Appeals and serve as an advisor or witness in appeal hearings.
• Provide guidance to employees and management staff regarding the grievance process.
• Process requests for information.
• Develop discipline training materials and conduct training sessions.

Required experience and qualifications

• Three years of human resources experience; or
• Six years of full-time experience in any field; or
• A bachelor’s degree.
• For experience substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year 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.

Selected core and preferred competencies include: Accepting Direction, Communicating Effectively, Following Policies and Procedures, Thinking Critically, Adapting to Change, and Displaying Expertise.

Schedule, location, and appointment details

• Location: Baton Rouge, LA (onsite)
• Work schedule: Typically 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
• Flexible work schedules may be available after meeting certain criteria and depend on the position applied for.
• Some positions require working shifts.
• Appointment type: 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.
• It also 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.

Compensation and special entrance rates

• Salary range: USD 3,501 - 6,136 per month
• SER rates:
  • 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

Benefits

• Insurance coverage
• Parental leave: up to six weeks paid parental leave
• Paid holidays each year: New Year's Day; Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; Mardi Gras; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
• Sick and annual leave for state employees, which can be accumulated and saved for future use
• Retirement: State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on appointment type and agency)

Additional requirements and tools

• Technologies: LaGov
• Background clearance: Louisiana HB 420 requires all prospective DCFS employees to complete and clear multiple background clearances prior to employment with this agency.

Contact: Renita Smith, Human Resources, [e-mail]