Human Resources Analyst A-C HR Specialist

About this Job

Job #OMF 12.09.2025-KGB

This position is located within the Office of Management and Finance. This is a department wide vacancy open to LDAF employees only.

Ready to make a meaningful impact on Louisianas workforce and organizational culture Join the Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry as a Human Resources Professional! Support the agencys mission by driving effective talent management enhancing employee engagement ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and strengthening organizational development initiatives.

Grow your career with opportunities in leadership professional development and specialized HR certifications.

Why Join Us

Contribute to a mission-driven organization that serves communities across Louisiana

Enjoy competitive pay and excellent benefits

Shape workplace culture and improve employee experiences

Be part of a collaborative supportive HR team

LDAF cares about the well-being of its employees! We offer a fully employer-funded Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing valuable support and resources to help you and your household members thrive at work and at home. The EAP is also free for all members of your household.

Minimum Qualifications

Three years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelors degree.

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.

Job Specification

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

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties

This position serves as the technical specialist of a comprehensive Human Resources Program. The incumbent assists with providing for the efficient and effective operation of the total human resources function for an extremely complex and highly visible state department under the rules and regulations of the Department of Civil Service state and federal rules regulations and guidelines and policies and procedures of the Department of Agriculture and Forestry.

This technical specialist level position provides one-stop-shop services encompassing employee administration (personnel administration and payroll) benefits and staffing for LDAF employees.

• Independently evaluates initiates and processes personnel actions.
• Coordinates and processes all new hires personnel actions (promotions transfers reassignments) separations LaGov HCM.
• Serves as primary contact for receiving and resolving Employee Administration issues / problems for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Prepares the recruitment budget for review and approval each semester.
• Responsible for posting vacancy announcements on external recruitment sources and communicating with applicants on the status of their submitted applications.
• A ssist hiring managers who wish to advertise vacancies via external sources such as newspapers internet sites message boards social media professional journals etc.
• Completes necessary entries in LaGov benefits portal HRBEN0001.
• Run review and research various benefit reports daily to ensure any errors or issues are resolved as quickly as possible.
• Counsels employees concerning the various employee benefits and benefits options; ensures that employees are informed of all new programs and available coverage within existing programs; assists employees in the proper completion and filing of various benefits forms etc.
• Enrolls and orients new employees with the Department concerning the total benefits package.

Functional Requirements :

Prolonged sitting at workstation

Sit over a long period of time at workstation or in a vehicle for travel

Drive a vehicle to various work locations statewide

Lifting items such as tools computer scanner luggage or other items used to travel and perform duties / attend classes throughout the state

Environmental Factors :

Working indoors and occasionally outdoors

Position-Specific Details :

Appointment Type :

Career Progression : This position may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A BC or Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s).

Compensation : The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Other Benefits : This position is eligible to receive premium pay ($1.00 / hour) for every hour physically worked.

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.

For further information about this vacancy contact :

Kimberly Guy-Buckley HR Supervisor

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry

5825 Florida Blvd. Suite 1001

Baton Rouge LA 70806

The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry strictly prohibits workplace harassment a nd discrimination on the on the basis of race color gender sex pregnancy age disability religion national origin military service sickle cell trait protected genetic information or other non-merit factor. LDAF also strictly prohibits employment decisions based upon or influenced by such factors.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Unclear

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2922 - 5734