HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

State of Louisiana

Baton Rouge (LA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 42,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

Parental leave

State holidays

Annual leave

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of the Treasury in Baton Rouge is seeking a highly motivated HR Specialist to join the Human Resources team. This key role handles employee administration, payroll, benefits, recruitment, performance management, and compliance in a complex state system.

The ideal candidate brings extensive HR experience, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to accuracy and confidentiality in a fast-paced government environment.

Qualifications

Six years of HR experience.
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years in HR.
Bachelor’s degree plus three years HR experience.
Advanced degree in HR, business administration, public administration, industrial and organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or a Juris Doctorate plus two years HR experience.

Responsibilities

Processing and auditing personnel and payroll transactions in the LaGov HCM system.
Reviewing payroll, attendance, leave, deductions, benefits, and other employee data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Performing salary determinations, service calculations, leave service date adjustments, retirement eligibility reviews, and other personnel-related calculations.
Administering employee benefits, including health and life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, supplemental benefits, qualifying life events, and annual enrollment.
Coordinating recruitment and staffing activities, including vacancy announcements, applicant qualification reviews, hiring processes, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding.
Providing guidance to employees and management regarding State Civil Service Rules, payroll and benefits procedures, personnel transactions, agency policies, and other HR-related matters.
Coordinating and monitoring Continuous Performance Management (CPM), employee training, and other compliance requirements.

Skills

HR policies

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Recruitment

Employee relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

Advanced degree in HR or related field

Tools

LaGov HCM

State payroll systems

Job description

About This Job

Louisiana State Treasurer’s Office

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

https://www.treasury.la.gov/

The Louisiana Department of the Treasury is seeking a highly motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This position serves as an advanced-level human resources professional and technical resource responsible for providing comprehensive HR services to employees and management. The successful candidate will independently perform specialized work in employee administration, payroll, benefits, recruitment, performance management, training, organizational management, employee relations, and HR compliance.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPENTENCIES:

Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions.

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 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 And Other Information

JOB DUTIES:

Processing and auditing personnel and payroll transactions in the LaGov HCM system.
Reviewing payroll, attendance, leave, deductions, benefits, and other employee data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Performing salary determinations, service calculations, leave service date adjustments, retirement eligibility reviews, and other personnel-related calculations.
Administering employee benefits, including health and life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, supplemental benefits, qualifying life events, and annual enrollment.
Performing benefit and payroll reconciliations and researching discrepancies affecting employee coverage, deductions, contributions, and eligibility.
Coordinating recruitment and staffing activities, including vacancy announcements, applicant qualification reviews, hiring processes, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding.
Providing guidance to employees and management regarding State Civil Service Rules, payroll and benefits procedures, personnel transactions, agency policies, and other HR-related matters.
Coordinating and monitoring Continuous Performance Management (CPM), employee training, and other compliance requirements.
Assisting with organizational management, position administration, position descriptions, classification activities, employee relations matters, and special HR projects.
Maintaining confidential personnel and payroll records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, retention requirements, and agency policies.
Working closely with State Civil Service, the Office of State Uniform Payroll, the Office of Group Benefits, LASERS, TRSL, the Office of Technology Services, and other governmental entities.

POSITION-SPECIFIC DETAILS:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. If filled as a probational appointment, this position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. Current permanent status classified employees may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion if selected.

Location: This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Compensation: There is a special entrance rate (SER) for this job series at Treasury:

Human Resources Specialist: Starting rate of $26.01/hourly; $2,080.80 biweekly.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. The actual starting salary depends on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

The Ideal Candidate:

Dependable and accountable – follows through on commitments, meets deadlines, and can be relied upon to complete important work accurately and timely.
Self-motivated and proactive – takes initiative, identifies problems, researches solutions, and does not wait to be told every next step.
Detail-oriented – understands that even a small error in personnel, payroll, benefits, or employee records can have significant consequences.
Highly organized – able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing responsibilities without losing track of important details.
Trustworthy and discreet – exercises sound judgment and maintains the confidentiality of sensitive employee, payroll, and personnel information.
A strong problem solver – able to research complex issues, analyze information, identify appropriate solutions, and know when to seek guidance.
An effective communicator – capable of explaining complex rules and processes clearly and professionally to employees, supervisors, and management.
A high performer – takes ownership of their work, maintains high standards, and is committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Applicants with experience providing "one-stop-shop" human resources services for a state agency are encouraged to apply.

Offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment requirements being met including, but not limited to, drug screen, credit check, background check, previous employment verification and/or references.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Kayla Kirby

kkirby@treasury.la.gov

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

The Louisiana Department of Treasury is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

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.

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

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

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement

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

TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.
I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.
I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.
I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

TCr: Thinking Critically - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?

I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.
I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.
I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.
I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.

ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

DE: Displaying Expertise - How well do you apply subject-matter expertise to solve problems, share insights, and communicate effectively with others?

I struggle to explain basic concepts, apply subject-matter knowledge, or share accurate information.
I apply subject-matter knowledge in typical situations and communicate clearly with some guidance or support.
I use my subject-matter expertise to solve problems, explain concepts clearly, and tailor communication to different audiences.
I demonstrate deep subject-matter expertise, explain complex topics with clarity, and provide strategic insights that support broader goals.

DE: Displaying Expertise - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

Do you possess 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)?

If you answered 'Yes' to the previous question, please list the designation type, number, issue date, and expiration date below. If you answered 'No,' please enter N/A.