Human Resources Analyst
At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We are proud to serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. The Human Resource Analyst position is responsible for performing specialized duties of all facets of Human Resources for specified DOTD offices. While in official capacity, DOTD employees must comply with all applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
- Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Following Policies & Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with applicable laws, rules and policies.
- Making Accurate Judgements: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Job Duties:
- Serves as the primary HR contact for the District, processing personnel and payroll actions such as hires, promotions, position changes, and separations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in LaGov HCM and related systems.
- Maintains employee records and verifies employment data including pay, leave accrual, benefits, and organizational assignments; researches and resolves discrepancies in accordance with Civil Service rules and applicable laws.
- Provides support for employee benefits programs, guiding staff through new hire enrollment, annual enrollment, qualifying life events, and retirement options.
- Supports supervisors and managers with performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, ADA accommodations, and other employee relations matters.
- Assists with recruitment activities by posting vacancy announcements, responding to applicant inquiries, reviewing materials for compliance, and providing workforce reports and HR support to leadership.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees); or by detail to special duty.
Career Progression: This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is being posted at the following levels: Human Resources Analyst A, Human Resources Analyst B or Human Resources Analyst C. The maximum salary for the Human Resources Analyst C is $90,210.00. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LACareers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.
Compensation: Below is the starting biweekly rate for each level.
- Human Resources Analyst A - $1,616.00/biweekly (SER)
- Human Resources Analyst B - $1,728.80/biweekly (SER)
- Human Resources Analyst C - $1,944.80/biweekly (SER)
Benefits:
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 (
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ( among others