Human Resources Specialist- District 08

Louisiana Department Of Transportation and Development; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development seeks a Human Resources Specialist in District 08 (Alexandria) to lead regional HR programs and liaise with Headquarters. The role emphasizes policy interpretation, payroll accuracy, and staff guidance.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive HR experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to manage complex personnel actions within LaGov HCM while ensuring fair, compliant processes across the district.

Qualifications

• Six years of HR experience OR six years in any field plus three years HR experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus three years HR experience OR advanced degree in HR/related field plus two years HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR Liaison: oversee regional HR programs between District 08 and Headquarters.
• Interpret Civil Service Rules and DOTD policies for district management guidance.
• LaGov HCM: manage and audit personnel actions and appointments to ensure accuracy.
• Payroll Audit: biweekly payroll audits to resolve coding errors and ensure correct compensation.
• Staff Oversight: coach HR Analysts to ensure smooth office operations.

Skills

HR Leadership

Policy Interpretation

Payroll Auditing

Staff Coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in HR/BA/Public Admin/JD

Tools

LaGov HCM

Payroll Systems

Job description

Human Resources Specialist

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity.

About This Job

16/50697535/HRS/9.28.2026-SG

District 08- Alexandria

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:

http://wwwsp.dotd.la.gov/Inside_LaDOTD/Divisions/Mgmt_Finance/HR/Pages/Career_Center.aspx

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies

• Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

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

• Lead HR Liaison: Serve as the primary expert and liaison between District 08 and Headquarters to oversee all regional HR programs.
• Interpret Policy: Interpret Civil Service Rules and DOTD policies to provide strategic guidance to District management and staff.
• LaGov HCM Management: Execute and audit complex personnel actions and appointments within LaGov HCM to ensure accuracy.
• Payroll Audit: Perform biweekly payroll audits to resolve coding errors and ensure accurate employee compensation.
• Staff Oversight: Direct the workflow of HR Analysts and provide professional coaching to ensure smooth office operations.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.

Compensation: Special Entrance Rate (SER) for the Human Resources Specialist is $2,080.80 bi-weekly.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Sandy Graham

Human Resources Manager, Region 1

[phone]

[e-mail]

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here .