Human Resources Manager A (GAPA-HR)
Apply NowCompany: State of Louisiana
Location: Baton Rouge, LA 70816
Description:
Salary : $4,694.00 - $9,211.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: LDOE50541382-030725RK-GAPAHR
Department: Education-State Activities
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/12/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**
Office of Governmental, Administrative, and Public Affairs - Human Resources Division
Job Focus Area
This Human Resources Manager A position serves as the Compensation and Staffing (C&S) Unit Manager for the Louisiana Department of Education and works under the broad supervision of the HR Director. In the absence of the HR Director, this position will assist the Executive Director of Organization Development in performing the Director's duties as they relate to the programmatic areas of Compensation and Staffing. The HR Manager A is required to possess a broad knowledge of the LaGov HCM system and its reporting capabilities, Civil Service rules and regulations, and LDOE policies and procedures. This position also serves as a member of the Human Resources Management Team, participating in managerial meetings to review processes and procedures, discuss staff assignments, etc., and works with other Human Resource staff to ensure the office is managed efficiently and effectively.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Candidates with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:
Experience in staffing and selection, compensation and classification, and experience working in and navigating LaGov HCM.
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
One position is available and it is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. This position may be filled as a probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified State of Louisiana employee. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
NOTE: 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:
Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of human resources experience; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of human resources experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four 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 three 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 Concepts
Function of Work:
To manage all aspects of a human resources program; or to serve as an assistant to a Human Resources Director; or to serve as the chief human resources advisor at a small agency or satellite entity.
Level of Work:
Manager.
Supervision Received:
Direct from a higher level Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Director, or higher level administrative official.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct over Human Resources Supervisors and/or Human Resources Specialists and Human Resources Analysts.
Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Human Resources Supervisor by the presence of management responsibility of a human resources program.
Differs from Human Resources Manager B by the absence of serving as manager of multiple complex human resources programs.
Differs from Human Resources Director by the absence of final authority over a human resources program.
Please refer to the approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum for specific allocation requirements.
Examples of Work
Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and long and short-range goals relative to programs managed. Assists in the development of performance indicators and in implementation of the strategic plan. Evaluates the effectiveness of the assigned program areas; recommends and implements necessary changes.
Advises the human resource director regarding alternative courses of action available to address agency classification needs. Meets with agency management to gather information needed to draft complex job studies for submission to Civil Service. Provides detailed descriptions of work and required supplemental information. Meets with Civil Service officials to present the agency's position on requests for new and revised jobs and re-evaluation of existing jobs.
Review results of studies and explains results to agency management.
Explains alternative solutions to complex allocation or evaluation problems.
Requests re-evaluation of new or revised jobs.
Counsel employees and supervisors in order to attempt to resolve problems before the formal grievance or disciplinary process is used.
Drafts disciplinary actions for review by the human resource director and agency legal counsel.
May represent the agency at Civil Service hearings.
Counsels employees and management on applicable Civil Service rules and state and federal laws pertinent to employee relations activities.
Analyzes hiring and promotional practices to ensure that the agency is in compliance with federal law.
Represents the Human Resources Office in agency meetings relative to organization of new units and reorganization of existing units. Proposes alternative organizational plans based on knowledge of Civil Service rules and policies. Make recommendations to agency management and the Human Resources Director. Acts as liaison between agency management and Civil Service representatives in implementing reorganization plans.
Reviews program operations to determine need for new or revised policies or procedures. Drafts policy statements for review and approval of the Human Resources Director.
Assists the Human Resources Director in preparing budget requests.
Manages recruiting, selection, and placement activities for the agency.
Assists in the management of assigned areas of the Human Resources Management Division.
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.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
Holidays and Leave - State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
***** 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):
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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
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Do you have experience working in the LaGov HCM system?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience performing in a management or supervisory role?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Do you have experience performing duties as they relate to staffing and/or selection?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
08
Do you have experience performing duties as they relate to classification and/or compensation?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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Do you have any relevant certifications and/or trainings that you've completed?
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If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe the certification(s) you possess and/or the trainings that you have completed. If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
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I understand that this position is located in Baton Rouge, LA and that if hired, I am expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office.
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Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other employees of the School System are NOT considered employees of the LA Department of Education:
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Do you possess certification by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), a Certified Professional (CP) or a Senior Certified Professional (SCP)?
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If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please list which certification you possess and the issuance date. If you answered 'no,' please enter N/A.
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Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: LDOE50541382-030725RK-GAPAHR
Department: Education-State Activities
Opening Date: 03/07/2025
Closing Date: 3/12/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
**This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA**
Office of Governmental, Administrative, and Public Affairs - Human Resources Division
Job Focus Area
This Human Resources Manager A position serves as the Compensation and Staffing (C&S) Unit Manager for the Louisiana Department of Education and works under the broad supervision of the HR Director. In the absence of the HR Director, this position will assist the Executive Director of Organization Development in performing the Director's duties as they relate to the programmatic areas of Compensation and Staffing. The HR Manager A is required to possess a broad knowledge of the LaGov HCM system and its reporting capabilities, Civil Service rules and regulations, and LDOE policies and procedures. This position also serves as a member of the Human Resources Management Team, participating in managerial meetings to review processes and procedures, discuss staff assignments, etc., and works with other Human Resource staff to ensure the office is managed efficiently and effectively.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provides direct line supervision to two Human Resources Specialist positions.
- Performs long- and short-range planning for tasks and projects.
- Assists in developing, revising, and interpreting LDOE policies and procedures for programmatic areas of the C&S Unit.
- Serves as agency Chief Classified Authority for LDOE and RSD allocations.
- Consults with and makes recommendations to the HR Director, and/or Executive Director of Organizational Development on complex, controversial issues.
- Coordinates the completion of requests for special projects (data surveys, job study requests, reorganizations, desk reviews, etc.).
- Assists LDOE Administration in establishing unclassified positions.
- Manages and supervises LDOE's use of the LA Careers System for posting probational and promotional opportunities while ensuring that the internally developed process guidelines are adhered to in accordance with LDOE procedures.
- Provides information to division directors, managers and employees on policies and procedures of the LDOE as they apply to the staffing and selection process.
- Processes organizational management changes in the LaGov HR system to ensure accurate position control.
- Directs the Continuous Performance Management System (CPM) for the Louisiana Department of Education.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Director C and/or unclassified Executive Director of Organizational Development.
Candidates with the following skills and experience are encouraged to apply:
Experience in staffing and selection, compensation and classification, and experience working in and navigating LaGov HCM.
**Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
One position is available and it is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The person hired for this position is expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office. This position may be filled as a probationary new hire, or by promotion of any current permanent classified State of Louisiana employee. Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
You may attach a resume; however only the information listed on the online application will be considered to determine qualification. All education, prior experience, including dates related to education and prior experience MUST be listed on the online application.
No Civil Service test score or assessment is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
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.
NOTE: 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:
Louisiana Department of Education - Human Resources
PO Box 94064
Baton Rouge, LA 70804
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of human resources experience; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of human resources experience; OR
A bachelor's degree plus four 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 three 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 Concepts
Function of Work:
To manage all aspects of a human resources program; or to serve as an assistant to a Human Resources Director; or to serve as the chief human resources advisor at a small agency or satellite entity.
Level of Work:
Manager.
Supervision Received:
Direct from a higher level Human Resources Manager, Human Resources Director, or higher level administrative official.
Supervision Exercised:
Direct over Human Resources Supervisors and/or Human Resources Specialists and Human Resources Analysts.
Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Human Resources Supervisor by the presence of management responsibility of a human resources program.
Differs from Human Resources Manager B by the absence of serving as manager of multiple complex human resources programs.
Differs from Human Resources Director by the absence of final authority over a human resources program.
Please refer to the approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum for specific allocation requirements.
Examples of Work
Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and long and short-range goals relative to programs managed. Assists in the development of performance indicators and in implementation of the strategic plan. Evaluates the effectiveness of the assigned program areas; recommends and implements necessary changes.
Advises the human resource director regarding alternative courses of action available to address agency classification needs. Meets with agency management to gather information needed to draft complex job studies for submission to Civil Service. Provides detailed descriptions of work and required supplemental information. Meets with Civil Service officials to present the agency's position on requests for new and revised jobs and re-evaluation of existing jobs.
Review results of studies and explains results to agency management.
Explains alternative solutions to complex allocation or evaluation problems.
Requests re-evaluation of new or revised jobs.
Counsel employees and supervisors in order to attempt to resolve problems before the formal grievance or disciplinary process is used.
Drafts disciplinary actions for review by the human resource director and agency legal counsel.
May represent the agency at Civil Service hearings.
Counsels employees and management on applicable Civil Service rules and state and federal laws pertinent to employee relations activities.
Analyzes hiring and promotional practices to ensure that the agency is in compliance with federal law.
Represents the Human Resources Office in agency meetings relative to organization of new units and reorganization of existing units. Proposes alternative organizational plans based on knowledge of Civil Service rules and policies. Make recommendations to agency management and the Human Resources Director. Acts as liaison between agency management and Civil Service representatives in implementing reorganization plans.
Reviews program operations to determine need for new or revised policies or procedures. Drafts policy statements for review and approval of the Human Resources Director.
Assists the Human Resources Director in preparing budget requests.
Manages recruiting, selection, and placement activities for the agency.
Assists in the management of assigned areas of the Human Resources Management Division.
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.
As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at
Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at
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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others
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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have experience working in the LaGov HCM system?
- Yes
- No
03
If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
04
Do you have experience performing in a management or supervisory role?
- Yes
- No
05
If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
06
Do you have experience performing duties as they relate to staffing and/or selection?
- Yes
- No
07
If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
08
Do you have experience performing duties as they relate to classification and/or compensation?
- Yes
- No
09
If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe your experience and reference the experience included in your application (not resume). If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
10
Do you have any relevant certifications and/or trainings that you've completed?
- Yes
- No
11
If you answered YES to the previous question, please describe the certification(s) you possess and/or the trainings that you have completed. If you answered NO to the previous question, enter "N/A".
12
I understand that this position is located in Baton Rouge, LA and that if hired, I am expected to regularly report to the Baton Rouge office.
- Yes
- No
13
Are you a current employee of the Louisiana Department of Education? Please note - teachers and other employees of the School System are NOT considered employees of the LA Department of Education:
- Yes
- No
14
Do you possess certification by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), a Certified Professional (CP) or a Senior Certified Professional (SCP)?
- Yes
- No
15
If you answered 'yes' to the previous question, please list which certification you possess and the issuance date. If you answered 'no,' please enter N/A.
Required Question