HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A/B/C/SPECIALIST

This vacancy is located at the Central Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

The Human Resources A title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,394.40 biweekly.
The Human Resources B title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,491.20 biweekly.
The Human Resources C title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,648.00 biweekly.
The Human Resources Specialist title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,821.60 biweekly.
 
The Office of Juvenile Justice will receive a list of eligible applicants ONLY from the people who respond to this posting.

As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A/B/C/SPECIALIST depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).  Please refer to the ‘Job Specifications’ tab located at the top of the LA Careers ‘Current Job Opportunities’ page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Displaying Expertise:The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training.
• Focusing on Customers:The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.
• Making Accurate Judgments:The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity:The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
• Adapting to Change:The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
• Building and Supporting Teams:The ability to combine your actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Demonstrating Accountability:The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*
 
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
 
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License and clear a background check.
 
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.Function of Work:
To perform diversified and technical tasks in the maintenance of human resources functions.

Level of Work:
Entry.

Supervision Received:
Direct from a Human Resources Supervisor, Human Resources Specialist, or higher level administrative official.

Supervision Exercised:
None.

Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from Human Resources Analyst B by the absence of experienced level human resources responsibilities.

Please refer to the approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum for specific allocation requirements.Processes the full range of personnel and payroll actions needed to complete appointments, merit increases, promotions, transfers, separations, etc.

Computes routine pay changes. May compute service time of employees as required. Verifies accuracy of information and makes needed corrections.

Provides general, basic explanation of employee benefit programs and advises employees of various options available under some programs. Reviews benefits documents for accuracy and completeness; forwards to appropriate office.

Provides induction documents to new employees, providing guidance and a general overview of each document; follows up to ensure new employee timely completes all required forms.

Reviews position descriptions for accuracy of organizational information. Contacts employees, supervisors, managers, etc. to elicit corrections or resolve minor conflicts in information presented.

Reviews files on a routine basis to ensure that current descriptions are maintained for all positions.

Participates in salary surveys and other research needed to support requests for special pay actions.

Provides grievance forms and routine procedural instructions to employees.

Collects and compiles statistical data required to prepare reports.

Provides assistance to agency personnel on routine or limited Civil Service rules, Federal and State laws, and department policies and procedures in assigned areas.

Schedules interviews. Accepts and screens applications. Verifies eligibility of selected applicants.

Assists supervisors and managers by providing routine information relative to the performance appraisal system. Provides notification of deadlines for completion of appraisal process and follows up to ensure target dates are met.

Schedules employees for required training courses. Monitors and maintains records of completed course work.

Salary : $2,922 - $5,734