Human resources Jobs in New Orleans, LA

Human Resources Specialist

The Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) is a modern multimodal gateway for global commerce and an in-demand cruise port. Our competitive edge comes from our ability to deliver seamless, integrated logistics solutions between river, rail, and road.

Reporting to the Human Resources Supervisor, the Human Resources Specialist (HR Specialist) is responsible for the successful execution of personnel actions, entries, and customer service in accordance with Louisiana State Civil Service rules and Port NOLA policy. The HR Specialist works collaboratively with Human Resources team members, directors, and other stakeholders to ensure company policies and procedures align with applicable laws and regulations.

This position is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and directors in designated business departments within Port NOLA. The position formulates partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflects the mission, vision, and values of Port NOLA.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Developing Plans: The ability to create structured strategies and plans that support the achievement of defined goals and objectives.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
• Demonstrating Business Acumen: The ability to apply business insight, data, and strategy to make informed decisions and achieve organizational goals.
• Demonstrating Emotional Intelligence: The ability to identify and understand emotions in oneself and others and use that understanding to manage one's behavior and relationships.
• Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess situations independently and take proactive steps to address them without being prompted or instructed by others.
• Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
• Managing the Employee Lifecycle: The ability to design, manage, and improve systems that guide how employees are hired, developed, retained, and offboarded.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Six years of human resources experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; OR A bachelor's degree plus three 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 two 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 Specification:

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Coordinates full-cycle recruitment activities, including sourcing, outreach, candidate selection, and participation in career fairs and recruitment events.
• Collaborates with managers to assess workforce needs, interpret Civil Service rules, and develop effective staffing and position solutions.
• Maintains position descriptions and job postings in compliance with Civil Service guidelines; oversees onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Manages HRIS and LaGov systems by entering and auditing employee and position data, generating reports, and ensuring data accuracy.
• Oversees position control and job classification activities, including job reviews, reallocations, and coordination of job studies with Civil Service.
• Administers the agency's Continuous Performance Management program, including evaluations, training, coaching, reporting, and compliance with the Performance Evaluation System (PES).
• Provides customer service and HR guidance to employees and managers, supports process improvements, and collaborates across departments to enhance efficiency and engagement.
• Coordinates employee benefits and wellness programs, including enrollment, education, issue resolution, and administration of the Shipshape Wellness Program, while supporting overall People & Culture operations and repo

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
• Career Progression: This position does not participate in the Career Progression Group (CPG) and will be filled as a Human Resources Specialist only.
• Work Schedule: The position currently consists of working a forty (40) hour work week (Monday-Friday).

Port NOLA offers competitive benefits that prioritize safety, health and wellness for our employees. Employees have access to the following benefits:

• Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance options
• Long Term Disability Plan
• State of Louisiana LASERS state pension program
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 plan) with employer match
• Paid Louisiana State Holidays; and paid Annual and Sick Leave
• Wellness Center located in the Port Administration Building
• Ship Shape Wellness Program

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

How To Apply:

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.

* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information: April McKnight

Port of New Orleans / Human Resources

P.O. Box 60046

New Orleans, LA 70160

504-528-3277