Human Resources Specialist
Step into a high-impact role with the Louisiana Department of Health's Employee Relations team, where your expertise will help shape fair, consistent, and supportive HR practices statewide. As one of three regional specialists, you will lead the investigation and disciplinary process for LDH, while also supporting critical statewide programs including grievances, EEOC matters, Civil Service appeals, ADA accommodations, Affirmative Action, and Continuous Performance Management. This role serves as a trusted consultant to LDH leaders and employees, offering guidance on complex and sensitive matters involving Civil Service rules, state and federal laws, and departmental policy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy complex problem-solving, and are eager to contribute to a respectful and legally compliant workplace culture across Louisiana, we invite you to apply and be part of a team making a real difference!
An Ideal Candidate Should Possess the Following Competencies :
- Communicating Effectively : The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
- Making Accurate Judgments : The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
- Thinking Critically : The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Minimum Qualifications :
Six years of human resources experience; ORSix years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; ORA bachelor's degree plus three years of human resources experience; ORAn 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.Job Specification :
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.
Job Duties :
Conducts and tracks disciplinary investigations for the state's largest agency, provides guidance to leadership on corrective actions, and prepares related documentation.Interprets and advises on Civil Service rules, policies, and employment laws for managers, supervisors, and employees to ensure compliance.Investigate employee grievances, Civil Service appeals, and EEOC complaints; prepares findings and recommends appropriate resolutions to executive leadership.Coordinates and manages Americans with Disabilities (ADA) accommodation requests, including case review, consultation with medical professionals, and facilitation of ICPT / ADA meetings when needed.Serves as LaGov Primary Security Administrator, evaluating and processing HR security requests for LDH timekeepers statewide.Provides frontline support through the Louisiana Employees Online (LEO) Customer Service Helpdesk, resolving inquiries and guiding users through HR-related systems and processes.Supports statewide HR compliance initiatives including Continuous Performance Management (CPM) Reviews, Affirmative Action reporting, and mandated employment posting requirements, while contributing to special projects and committees as assigned.Position-Specific Details :
Location : Office of the Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge ParishAppointment Type : Probationary, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months)Cost Center : 3071030800Position Number(s) : 204486Compensation : This position is eligible for a Premium Pay of up to $2.00 / hr for hours worked based on longevityHow To Apply :
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, please 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.Contact Information :
Deanda Thymes
Deanda.Thymes@la.gov
LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818 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.
LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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 CoverageParental Leave Up to six weeks paid parental leaveHolidays and Leave State employees receive the following paid holidays each year :New Year's DayMartin Luther King, Jr. DayMardi GrasGood FridayMemorial DayIndependence DayLabor DayVeteran's DayThanksgiving DayChristmas DayAdditional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState 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 (www.lasersonline.org), Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others