Strategic HR Supervisor: Staffing, Compensation & Policy

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Human Resources, seeks a seasoned HR leader to oversee staffing, classification, compensation, policy development, and performance management functions. The role supports civil service compliance, data accuracy in LaGov HCM, and training program execution across agencies.

The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong policy acumen, and the ability to counsel managers on complex HR processes.

Qualifications

• Six years of human resources experience.
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus three years of human resources experience.
• 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.
• Designation as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR will substitute for a maximum of one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all recruitment functions to ensure compliance with Civil Service rules and agency policies.
• Monitor recruitment requests and provide expert advice to hiring managers.
• Work with Civil Service to resolve issues regarding minimum qualifications and other recruitment issues.
• Consult with clients on complex selection procedures used to fill vacancies ensuring a diverse workforce.
• Counsel and advise agency personnel and job applicants on Civil Service rules/policies, federal and state laws, DOA policies and procedures as they apply to assigned programs.
• Review personnel action requests to ensure compliance with all Civil Service rules regarding classified appointments.
• Oversee all aspects of agency classification and compensation programs.
• Make recommendations to agency officials relative to pay options, cost analysis, and pay equity issues.
• Oversee classified position allocations and development and implementation of job assessments.
• Advise department, agency, and client executive management in matters related to classification and compensation including position allocations, job study needs, and compensation mechanisms.
• Oversee the administration of the DOA and client agencies’ Unclassified Authority programs.
• Monitor accuracy of data in LaGov HCM to ensure compliance with rules and standards.
• Oversee the performance management program.
• Maintain working knowledge of CPM system workflow and report creation capabilities.
• Provide suggestions and feedback regarding process improvements and best practices.
• Oversee development and implementation of all personnel policies to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, state laws, and Civil Service rules.
• Review and interpret federal laws, state laws, Civil Service rules, policies, and procedures related to assigned programs in order to advise management as needed.
• Oversee the design and maintenance of the Division of Administration, Office of Human Resources website.
• Oversee the OHR records retention program for all personnel records and program documents.
• Identify training needs related to assigned programs. Oversee development and implementation of training programs.

Skills

Communicating Effectively

Demonstrating Accountability

Following Policies and Procedures

Making Accurate Judgments

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Advanced degree in HR, business or JD

SHRM certification substitutes for experience

Job description

State of Louisiana, Division of Administration, Office of Human Resources, seeks a seasoned HR leader to oversee staffing, classification, compensation, policy development, and performance management functions. The role supports civil service compliance, data accuracy in LaGov HCM, and training program execution across agencies.

The ideal candidate will have extensive HR experience, strong policy acumen, and the ability to counsel managers on complex HR processes.