HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A, B, OR C

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) is seeking a detail-oriented HR professional to join our Human Resources team in Baton Rouge. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, this role handles core personnel actions, payroll processing, benefits administration, and talent acquisition, ensuring compliance with State Civil Service rules.

If you have strong administrative skills and a passion for public service, apply to contribute to agency efficiency and personnel operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manages core personnel actions, records, and payroll in LaGOV HCM to ensure accurate compensation and compliance with Civil Service rules.
• Coordinates talent acquisition activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, background checks, and new hire onboarding.
• Administers employee benefit programs, health insurance enrollments, and annual enrollment requirements.
• Maintains organizational management structures by updating position descriptions, tracking reallocations, and managing organizational charts.
• Monitors time and attendance, leave balances, and payroll reports to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing.
• Coordinates employee engagement events, agency badging, and charitable campaign activities.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Communicating Effectively

Following Policies and Procedures

Making Accurate Judgments

Thinking Critically

Displaying Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About This Job

The Mission of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) is to improve the operations of the criminal justice and juvenile justice system and promote public safety by providing progressive leadership and coordination within the criminal justice community.

About This Job

The Mission of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE) is to improve the operations of the criminal justice and juvenile justice system and promote public safety by providing progressive leadership and coordination within the criminal justice community. We are seeking a detail-oriented, organized professional to join our Human Resources team. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Director, this position provides comprehensive human resources and administrative support by managing core personnel functions, payroll processing, benefits administration, and talent acquisition. You will play a vital role in ensuring agency efficiency and full compliance with State Civil Service rules and applicable state and federal policies. If you possess strong administrative skills and a passion for supporting agency operations, we invite you to apply. Please visit our website for more information about our agency: https://lcle.la.gov/

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following 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.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

Minimum 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. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field for six months of the required experience.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties

• Manages core personnel actions, records, and payroll processing in LaGOV HCM to ensure accurate compensation and compliance with Civil Service rules.
• Coordinates talent acquisition activities, including job postings, interview scheduling, background checks, and new hire onboarding.
• Administers employee benefit programs, health insurance enrollments, and annual enrollment requirements.
• Maintains organizational management structures by updating position descriptions, tracking reallocations, and managing organizational charts.
• Monitors time and attendance, leave balances, and payroll reports to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely processing.
• Coordinates employee engagement events, agency badging, and charitable campaign activities.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Probational. Current classified permanent status employees may be required to take a probational appointment if selected for this position.
• Career Progression: This position may be filled as an Human Resources Analyst A, B or C.
• Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

For Further Information About This Posting, Please Contact

Whitley Williams
Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement
[e-mail]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

Benefits

• Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/
• Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
• More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
• Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following 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.
• Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

• State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To):

• Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
• Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

• I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks
• I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
• I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
• I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

Displaying Professionalism - How well do you meet expectations for workplace behavior, communication, and responsibility—especially when under pressure?

• I miss deadlines, act unprofessionally, or avoid responsibility for my actions or workplace expectations.
• I meet basic standards for work quality, behavior, and communication when given occasional reminders or support
• I meet expectations, follow policies, and communicate respectfully and clearly—even in difficult situations.
• I model professionalism and ethics, adapt under pressure, and build trust through consistent and responsible behavior.

Displaying Professionalism - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
• I try to weigh options but struggle when there’s uncertainty, competing priorities, and unclear outcomes.
• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience.

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