Human Resources Analyst A - C

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a Human Resources professional to join the Office of the Secretary's Human Resources team in East Baton Rouge Parish. The role focuses on payroll and benefits processing, leave management, and coordinating with state agencies to support employees.

The ideal candidate will have multiple pathways to qualify (three years HR experience; six years in any field; or a bachelor’s degree) and may be appointed probationary or promotional.

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.
• Must follow policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state requirements, Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Skills must align with HR payroll, benefits, and leave processes.

Responsibilities

• Manages employee benefits transactions, including health, supplemental insurance, and FSA processing.
• Reviews and processes FMLA and parental leave requests, including eligibility determinations and related documentation.
• Processes and verifies employee retirement transactions, including retirement-related forms and inquiries.
• Conducts payroll and benefits audits, identifies discrepancies, and takes corrective action to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Processes and audits employee payroll transactions, including new hires, prior-period adjustments, leave payments, and employee deductions.
• Maintains accurate payroll and benefits records and ensures data integrity between HR systems and payroll.
• Provides employee assistance and guidance regarding payroll, benefits, retirement, leave, and insurance matters while coordinating with state agencies and benefit partners.

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Following Policies and Procedures

Making Accurate Judgments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

Learn more about Louisiana Department of Health

Make an impact behind the scenes! Join the Louisiana Department of Health, Human Resources, and play a key role in ensuring employees receive accurate, timely payroll and benefits support. From payroll and retirement processing to leave, insurance, and benefits, you’ll help keep essential operations running smoothly while providing employees with the information and support they need to thrive.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• 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.

• 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.

Job Duties:

• Manages employee benefits transactions, including health, supplemental insurance, and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) processing.
• Reviews and processes FMLA and parental leave requests, including eligibility determinations and related documentation.
• Processes and verifies employee retirement transactions, including retirement-related forms and inquiries.
• Conducts payroll and benefits audits, identifies discrepancies, and takes corrective action to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Processes and audits employee payroll transactions, including new hires, prior-period adjustments, leave payments, and employee deductions.
• Maintains accurate payroll and benefits records and ensures data integrity between HR systems and payroll.
• Provides employee assistance and guidance regarding payroll, benefits, retirement, leave, and insurance matters while coordinating with state agencies and benefit partners.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of the Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment or Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3071030800

Position Number(s): 204780

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, B, or Cdetermined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER) for the job titles:

Human Resources Analyst A - $20.20 hr / $1,616.00 bi-weekly

Human Resources Analyst B - $21.61 hr / $1,728.80 bi-weekly

Human Resources Analyst C - $24.31 hr / $1,944.80 bi-weekly

Contact Information:

Deanda Thymes

[e-mail]

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477

This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.