Human Resources Manager B

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Holidays and Leave

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking a high-level Human Resources leader to oversee classification, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, and other HR functions across the department.

This role also provides strategic guidance on workforce matters and emergency preparedness, advising on policy changes at the state level. Apply to help move LDH forward and shape statewide HR programs.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years in HR leadership or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

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

Strategic HR leadership

Employee relations

Policy guidance

ADA coordination

Emergency preparedness liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/related field

Advanced degree in HR/BA/PA/IO psychology/OD/JD

Job description

About This Job

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.

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!

Minimum 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.

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.

Job Specification

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 a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment
• Cost Center: 3071030800
• Position Number(s): 188885
• Compensation: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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

As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:

• 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

• 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

To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type “N/A” if no immediate family members are employed by LDH.

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