Regional Employee Relations Specialist

LDH-Office of Secretary; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Health’s Employee Relations team seeks a Regional Employee Relations Specialist to lead disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, and EEOC matters across the agency. You will work with supervisors, management, and legal counsel to ensure compliant outcomes and fair processes.

You will also handle ADA accommodations, interpret policy, and gather medical information as needed, while guiding LDH leaders and staff through complex HR issues in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Six years of human resources experience or equivalent across fields.
• Experience with Civil Service rules, state and federal laws, and HR policy.
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certifications may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, and EEOC management across the agency.
• Coordinate with supervisors, management, and legal counsel on disciplinary actions.
• Advise on ADA accommodations and medical information gathering.

Skills

Communicating effectively

Judgment

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree in HR or related field

Job description

The Louisiana Department of Health’s Employee Relations team seeks a Regional Employee Relations Specialist to lead disciplinary actions, grievances, appeals, and EEOC matters across the agency. You will work with supervisors, management, and legal counsel to ensure compliant outcomes and fair processes.

You will also handle ADA accommodations, interpret policy, and gather medical information as needed, while guiding LDH leaders and staff through complex HR issues in a fast-paced environment.