Human Resources Supervisor

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

Retirement benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health is seeking an experienced HR Supervisor to lead classification, pay, CPM, and employee relations from the Office of the Secretary's Human Resources division in East Baton Rouge Parish.

The ideal candidate brings substantial HR experience, strong judgment, and the ability to guide managers through policy and performance challenges while ensuring Civil Service compliance and data-driven decisions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Supervises HR staff responsible for classification, pay, performance management, and related HR functions.
• Reviews and evaluates position classification requests and recommends solutions in accordance with Civil Service rules and LDH policies.
• Reviews and approves pay requests, resolves pay-related issues, and coordinates requests requiring Civil Service Commission approval.
• Develops, implements, and maintains LDH’s Continuous Performance Management (CPM) program while ensuring compliance with Civil Service requirements.
• Provides guidance and consultation to managers, supervisors, and employees on HR policies, procedures, employee performance, and workplace concerns.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on FLSA requirements, conducts position reviews, and ensures compliance with federal regulations and departmental policies.
• Analyzes HR data, identifies operational issues, establishes priorities, and recommends timely solutions to support organizational goals and objectives.

Skills

Accepting Direction

Communicating Effectively

Making Accurate Judgments

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree in human resources, business/public administration, industrial/organizational psychology, organizational behavior, or JD

Tools

HR Certifications (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR)

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 with purpose and make an impact! Join LDH as an HR leader where you’ll guide classification, pay, performance management, and employee relations while partnering with managers and leadership to solve complex HR challenges. If you’re ready to use your HR expertise to drive effective solutions, support employees, and help shape programs that advance LDH’s mission.

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• 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.

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 Duties

• Supervises HR staff responsible for classification, pay, performance management, and related HR functions.
• Reviews and evaluates position classification requests and recommends solutions in accordance with Civil Service rules and LDH policies.
• Reviews and approves pay requests, resolves pay-related issues, and coordinates requests requiring Civil Service Commission approval.
• Develops, implements, and maintains LDH’s Continuous Performance Management (CPM) program while ensuring compliance with Civil Service requirements.
• Provides guidance and consultation to managers, supervisors, and employees on HR policies, procedures, employee performance, and workplace concerns.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on FLSA requirements, conducts position reviews, and ensures compliance with federal regulations and departmental policies.
• Analyzes HR data, identifies operational issues, establishes priorities, and recommends timely solutions to support organizational goals and objectives.

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): 50349625

Compensation: Human Resources Supervisor - $27.79 hr / $2,223.20 bi-weekly

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.

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.

Insurance Coverage

More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave

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

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

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

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

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

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

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