Human Resources Specialist

LA State Board-Nursing; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

LA State Board-Nursing is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to deliver comprehensive HR services for the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The role supports recruitment, performance appraisal, benefits coordination, classification and pay, time and attendance, and personnel records management, while maintaining confidentiality per state and federal rules.

The position requires strong knowledge of Civil Service rules, HR functions, and compliance, with responsibilities ranging

Qualifications

• Six years of human resources experience or
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of HR experience
• A bachelor’s degree plus three years of HR experience
• An advanced degree in HR, business/public administration, industrial/organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a JD plus two years HR experience

Responsibilities

• Interpret State Civil Service rules, Federal and State laws, and agency policies within assigned HR areas.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in HR functions including employee relations, staffing, classification, and compensation; stay current with applicable SCS rules, handbooks, forms, and memos.
• Coordinate recruiting, selection, and placement activities per SCS rules and LSBN policies.
• Resolve personnel actions with Civil Service and ensure hiring processes comply with state and federal laws.
• Maintain departmental personnel files, records and reports in compliance with legal requirements.
• Prepare and submit annual Civil Service reports (OPA, EEO); monitor unemployment and worker compensation processes.
• Manage Workers’ Compensation Program including investigation of accidents and reviewing documentation for claims.
• Serve as Benefits Coordinator including vendor selection and open enrollment coordination.
• Provide confidential admin and technical assistance to the CAO; collaborate with HR staff and agency leaders.
• Support HR projects and initiatives; represent the department with the Board and public; assist in goals and process improvements.
• Select and train employees; monitor and document performance.

Skills

HR policies and compliance

Employee relations

Recruitment and selection

Performance management

Benefits coordination

Records management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years HR

Advanced degree in HR/BA/PAD/IO psychology/JD + 2 years HR

Job description

LA State Board-Nursing is seeking a Human Resources Specialist to deliver comprehensive, specialized HR services for the Louisiana State Board of Nursing. The role supports recruitment and selection, performance appraisal, benefits coordination, classification and pay, time and attendance, and personnel records management while exercising independent judgment and maintaining confidentiality in line with state and federal employment rules.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to interpret State Civil Service (SCS) rules, Federal and State laws, and agency policies and procedures within assigned HR areas.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more HR functions, including employee relations, staffing, classification, and compensation; maintain current knowledge of applicable SCS Rules, handbooks, job aids, resources, forms, memorandums, and circulars.
• Coordinate recruiting, selection, and placement activities, including analyzing personnel and payroll action forms in accordance with SCS rules and LSBN policies.
• Resolve problem personnel actions with Civil Service and support compliance of hiring processes with state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ensure departmental personnel files, records, and reports are maintained in compliance with legal requirements and departmental policies.
• Work with the CAO to complete and submit annual reports to Civil Service, including OPA, Affirmitive Action/EEO; review and monitor unemployment and worker compensation processes and reporting.
• Manage the agency’s Workers’ Compensation Program, including participation in investigating accidents and injuries and reviewing documentation to support informed claim decisions.
• Serve as Benefits Coordinator, including the vendor selection and approval process; act as a liaison with insurance carriers and coordinate annual open enrollment and/or benefits fairs.
• Provide confidential administrative and technical assistance to the CAO, using independence and judgment; collaborate with HR staff, agency leaders, and employees to meet HR department goals.
• Support special projects and HR initiatives, represent the department with the Board and related agencies and the public as assigned, assist in developing departmental goals and objectives, support performance assessment and effectiveness, and implement process improvement activities.
• Select and recommend individuals for appointment in accordance with applicable federal and state statutes and regulations; orient, instruct, and train employees; monitor and document performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 toward the six years of full-time work experience in any field (maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours, substituting for up to four years).

Certification substitution: 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) substitutes for a maximum of one year of required experience.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage (more information: https://info.groupbenefits.org/ )
• Parental leave, up to six weeks paid parental leave
• Holidays and leave including 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)
• Sick and annual leave (accrued; accrual rate increases as years of service increase)Retirement (eligibility to participate in various retirement systems based on appointment type and agency, including LASERS and others)

Key Competencies

• Accepting Direction
• Communicating Effectively
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity
• Managing Time
• Displaying Expertise
• Thinking Critically
• Demonstrating Accountability
• Adapting to Change
• Displaying Professionalism

Position and Employment Details

• Location: Baton Rouge, LA (onsite)
• Salary: USD 4,099 - 8,044 per monthly
• Appointment Type: Probational
• Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group
• Compensation note: Salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience
• SAME: Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities

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