HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER A
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: OS/DRT/207623
Department: LDH-Office of Secretary
Opening Date: 03/28/2025
Closing Date: 4/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of the Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish
Announcement Number: OS/DRT/207623
Cost Center: 3071030800
Position Number(s): 152564
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.
No Civil Service test score 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. 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. *
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Deanda Thymes
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
225 342-6477
This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
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):
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OS/DRT/207623
Department: LDH-Office of Secretary
Opening Date: 03/28/2025
Closing Date: 4/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.
LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.
This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of the Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish
Announcement Number: OS/DRT/207623
Cost Center: 3071030800
Position Number(s): 152564
This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Probationary or Promotional appointment.
No Civil Service test score 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. 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. *
A resume upload will NOT populate your information into your application. Work experience left off your electronic application or only included in an attached resume is not eligible to receive credit
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Deanda Thymes
LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES
BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
225 342-6477
This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
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