Human Resources Specialist

LDH-Office of Secretary; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health’s Employee Relations team seeks a Regional Employee Relations Specialist to lead disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, and EEOC matters across the agency. You will work with supervisors, management, and legal counsel to ensure compliant outcomes and fair processes.

You will also handle ADA accommodations, interpret policy, and gather medical information as needed, while guiding LDH leaders and staff through complex HR issues in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Six years of human resources experience or equivalent across fields.
• Experience with Civil Service rules, state and federal laws, and HR policy.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certifications may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, and EEOC management across the agency.
• Coordinate with supervisors, management, and legal counsel on disciplinary actions.
• Advise on ADA accommodations and medical information gathering.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Judgment

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in HR or related field

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

Step into a high-impact role with the Louisiana Department of Health’s Employee Relations team, where your expertise will help shape fair, consistent, and supportive HR practices statewide. As one of three regional specialists, you will lead the investigation and disciplinary process for LDH, while also supporting critical statewide programs including grievances, EEOC matters, Civil Service appeals, ADA accommodations, affirmative action, and continuous performance management. This role serves as a trusted consultant to LDH leaders and employees, offering guidance on complex and sensitive matters involving Civil Service rules, state and federal laws, and departmental policy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy complex problem solving, and are eager to contribute to a respectful and legally compliant workplace culture across Louisiana, we invite you to apply and be part of a team making a real difference!

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.


• 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, wellsupported conclusions.

• Six years of human resources experience; OR


• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; OR


• A bachelor’s degree plus three 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 two 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:

Core Duties & Responsibilities

The position is a highly complex, technical role as a Regional Employee Relations Specialist:

• Disciplinary Actions, Grievances, Appeals, and EEOC
  
  
  
  • Reviews, investigates, and tracks disciplinary actions across the agency.
  
  
  • Coordinates with supervisors, top management, and legal counsel to draft disciplinary letters.
  
  
  • Counsels employees and management to resolve conflicts before formal grievances are filed.
  
  
  • Investigates high-level complaints and processes EEOC complaints and civil service subpoenas.
  
  
  
  


• ADA Accommodations
  
  
  
  • Participates in and occasionally facilitates ICPT/ADA meetings.
  
  
  • Interprets ADA policies, determines accommodation eligibility, and advises staff.
  
  
  • Coordinates with physicians and rehabilitation counselors to gather medical information.
  
  
  
  

Position-Specific Details:

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

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), Detail to Special Duty

Cost Center: 3071030800

Position Number(s): 50301108 and 204486

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

Human Resources Specialist - $26.01 hourly / $2,080.80 b-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.