HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A, B, OR C

Grambling State University; Angola (LA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension plan

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid or time off accrual for hours >40

Flexible benefits plan

4/10 work schedule

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services in Angola, LA seeks qualified Human Resources Analysts (A, B, or C) to manage payroll, employee relations, leave, recruitment, and policy compliance in a 24-hour correctional facility. Ideal candidates have HR experience or a relevant degree, with strong analytical and confidential information handling abilities.

Benefits include a pension plan, health insurance, and generous leave, with potential 4/10 schedules per

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Processing the full range of personnel and payroll actions including appointments, performance adjustments, promotions, rehires, reallocations, transfers, separations; ensures compliance with Civil Service rules and policies.
• Data integrity assurance of biweekly payroll reports for Civil Service compliance.
• Provide and process employee benefit information (Medical, Life, FSA, etc.).
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Skills

HR experience

Payroll knowledge

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections is seeking qualified candidates to fill Human Resources Analyst positions (levels A, B, and C). This role supports critical HR functions including employee relations, leave administration, payroll/timekeeping, recruitment, and compliance with Civil Service rules and departmental policies.

Applicants should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information in a fast-paced environment. Experience in human resources, payroll, or personnel management is preferred.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
  • Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
  • Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

• 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.

• Responsible for processing the full range of personnel and payroll actions including appointments, performance adjustments, promotions, rehires, reallocations, transfers, separations, etc., as well as certifies all related job, personal, salary, costing and organizational information. Ensures all transactions are to be in compliance with Civil Service rules, and regulations, Federal and State laws and internal department policies.
• Responsible for Data Integrity Assurance of biweekly payroll reports to ensure compliance with Civil Service rules and regulations, Office of Statewide Uniform Payroll and federal and state laws and regulations and guidelines, proper salary objects classification, accuracy of employee's gross pay and deductions.
• Provides and processes employee benefit information as it relates to Health, Life and Miscellaneous Insurances, Worker’s Compensation, Transitional Duty, Family Medical Leave Act, Flexible Spending Accounts, Affordable Care Act, Americans with Disability Act, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Work Environment:

• Work with all employees and new hires, prospective employees, the public, inmates, etc.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) at each level. However, the salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

• Human Resources Analyst A has an SER of $20.20 per hour
• Human Resources Analyst B has an SER of $21.61 per hour
• Human Resources Analyst C has an SER of $24.31 per hour

Career Progression Group

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A, B, OR C

• Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.

• Salary depends on level of experience

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24-hour facility.
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

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