Human Resources Manager B

LDH-Office of Secretary; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health in Baton Rouge seeks a senior Human Resources leader to guide classification, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, and HR operations across the department. This role provides strategic advice to the HR Director, coordinates workforce planning and emergency preparedness, and helps ensure compliance with civil service rules while serving statewide needs.

Applicants should bring extensive HR leadership experience and a track record of building effective

Qualifications

• Seven years of human resources experience; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of human resources experience; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years of human resources experience; OR
• An advanced degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of human resources experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs, manages, and evaluates department-wide human resources programs, including classification and compensation, and performance management.
• Serves as an ADA Coordinator.
• Provides leadership and guidance to Human Resources Managers and staff, establishes program goals and work standards, and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Provides strategic HR guidance and technical assistance to LDH 24-hour facilities to ensure compliance with LDH policies, Civil Service Rules, and LaGov HCM requirements.
• Advises the Human Resources Director and department leadership on HR policies, procedures, and the potential impact of changes in federal and state laws, regulations, and Civil Service Rules.
• Serves as the primary Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for HR, coordinating with management and governmental entities to ensure statewide readiness for emergency situations and human resources needs.
• Represents LDH at State Civil Service hearings, Commission meetings, and other meetings with employees, department management, Civil Service officials, and professional organizations.
• Serves on committees and task forces addressing human resources matters and recommends new or revised policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness of LDH's HR programs.

Skills

HR leadership

Classification & compensation

Employee relations

Recruitment

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in HR, MBA, MPA or JD

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 the Louisiana Department of Health

Lead, Advise, and Make a Difference at LDH! Join the Louisiana Department of Health as a high-level Human Resources leader and help shape HR programs that impact employees across the department. This dynamic role provides strategic leadership over classification, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, and other critical HR functions, while also serving as a key advisor on workforce and emergency preparedness matters. If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise to a role with statewide impact, we invite you to apply and help move LDH forward!

• Seven years of human resources experience; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of human resources experience; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus four years of human resources experience; OR
• An advanced degree in human resources, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate plus three years of human resources experience.
• 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.
• Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

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

Job Duties:

• Directs, manages, and evaluates department-wide human resources programs, including classification and compensation, and performance management.

• Serves as an ADA Coordinator

• Provides leadership and guidance to Human Resources Managers and staff, establishes program goals and work standards, and evaluates program effectiveness.

• Provides strategic HR guidance and technical assistance to LDH 24-hour facilities to ensure compliance with LDH policies, Civil Service Rules, and LaGov HCM requirements.

• Advises the Human Resources Director and department leadership on HR policies, procedures, and the potential impact of changes in federal and state laws, regulations, and Civil Service Rules.

• Serves as the primary Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for HR, coordinating with management and governmental entities to ensure statewide readiness for emergency situations and human resources needs.

• Represents LDH at State Civil Service hearings, Commission meetings, and other meetings with employees, department management, Civil Service officials, and professional organizations.

• Serves on committees and task forces addressing human resources matters and recommends new or revised policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness of LDH's HR programs.

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): 188885

Compensation:

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

Human Resources Manager B - $35.22 / $2,817.60 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.