HUMAN RESOURCES SUPERVISOR

Nunez Community College; Tunica (LA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Sick and annual leave

Job summary

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections – Corrections Services seeks a qualified Human Resources professional to support HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, classification and pay, benefits, payroll, and staff supervision. This 24-hour facility role emphasizes leadership, policy interpretation, and accurate, timely HR services to the institution.

Ideal candidates will have strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with experience

Qualifications

• Six years of human resources experience or equivalent substitutions.
• Ability to interpret Civil Service policies and procedures.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• HR Program Management – oversee employee relations, recruitment, classification/pay, benefits, HR operations.
• Staff supervision and development – coach, train, and address performance issues.
• Manage employee actions: discipline, evaluations, hires, promotions, transfers.
• Oversee classification, pay, benefits, position control, retirement, insurance programs.
• Ensure accurate HR/payroll processing and compliance with Civil Service rules.

Education

Bachelor's degree + 3 years HR experience

Advanced degree in HR/Business/Public Administration/JD + 2 years HR experience

Six years HR experience

Job description

Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

https://doc.la.gov/

LOUISIANA STATE PENITENTIARY

Angola, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

To assist the Human Resources Manager B in directing and managing the overall Human Resources operations at Louisiana State Penitentiary, including employee relations and discipline, recruitment and employment, classification and pay, position control, benefits administration, payroll/HR transactions, and personnel records, while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant HR services for the institution

Louisiana State Penitentiary is seeking a qualified Human Resources professional to assist with HR operations, including employee relations, recruitment, classification and pay, benefits administration, position control, payroll/HR transactions, and staff supervision.

Applicants should possess strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills and be able to interpret and apply Civil Service and departmental policies and procedures.

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our 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.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

• 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:

• HR Program Management – Direct and oversee major Human Resources programs, including employee relations, recruitment, classification and pay, position control, benefits, and HR operations.
• Staff Supervision and Development – Supervise HR staff, assign and monitor work, evaluate performance, provide coaching and training, and address performance or disciplinary issues when necessary.
• Employee Relations and Employment Actions – Manage disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, recruitment, hiring, resignations, rehires, promotions, transfers, and other personnel actions.
• Classification, Pay, Benefits, and Position Control – Oversee classification and compensation matters, position movements, employee benefits, FMLA, workers’ compensation, retirement, insurance, and related HR programs.
• HR Transactions, Payroll, Records, and Compliance – Ensure accurate and timely processing of HR and payroll transactions, maintain employee records, review payroll reports, provide guidance to employees and timekeepers, and ensure compliance with Civil Service, Departmental, institutional, and ACA requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Employee will work with adult male inmates of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row) and protective custody.
• Employee will supervise lower level HR employees.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
• Current permanent status classified LA State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.

Compensation:

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $29.79 per hour.

Other Important Information

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
• Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
• Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
  • This is a 24-hour facility.
  • This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace.

Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.

Chassity Rheams

Human Resources Department

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