HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

About This Job

The Louisiana State Treasurer's Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking a highly motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This position serves as an advanced-level human resources professional and technical resource responsible for providing comprehensive HR services to employees and management. The successful candidate will independently perform specialized work in employee administration, payroll, benefits, recruitment, performance management, training, organizational management, employee relations, and HR compliance.

An ideal candidate will possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions.

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 Duties And Other Information

Job Duties:

As a Human Resources Specialist, you will serve as a key resource for employees, supervisors, and management and will be responsible for a wide variety of complex and time-sensitive human resources activities, including:

• Processing and auditing personnel and payroll transactions in the LaGov HCM system.
• Reviewing payroll, attendance, leave, deductions, benefits, and other employee data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Performing salary determinations, service calculations, leave service date adjustments, retirement eligibility reviews, and other personnel-related calculations.
• Administering employee benefits, including health and life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, supplemental benefits, qualifying life events, and annual enrollment.
• Performing benefit and payroll reconciliations and researching discrepancies affecting employee coverage, deductions, contributions, and eligibility.
• Coordinating recruitment and staffing activities, including vacancy announcements, applicant qualification reviews, hiring processes, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding.
• Providing guidance to employees and management regarding State Civil Service Rules, payroll and benefits procedures, personnel transactions, agency policies, and other HR-related matters.
• Coordinating and monitoring Continuous Performance Management (CPM), employee training, and other compliance requirements.
• Assisting with organizational management, position administration, position descriptions, classification activities, employee relations matters, and special HR projects.
• Maintaining confidential personnel and payroll records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, retention requirements, and agency policies.
• Working closely with State Civil Service, the Office of State Uniform Payroll, the Office of Group Benefits, LASERS, TRSL, the Office of Technology Services, and other governmental entities.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. If filled as a probational appointment, this position requires the selected applicant to serve a minimum probationary period of twelve (12) months. Current permanent status classified employees may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion if selected.

Location: This position is located in Baton Rouge, LA

Compensation: There is a special entrance rate (SER) for this job series at Treasury:

• Human Resources Specialist: Starting rate of $26.01/hourly; $2,080.80 biweekly.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. The actual starting salary depends on the qualifications of the selected applicant.

The ideal candidate is someone who is:

• Dependable and accountable follows through on commitments, meets deadlines, and can be relied upon to complete important work accurately and timely.
• Self-motivated and proactive takes initiative, identifies problems, researches solutions, and does not wait to be told every next step.
• Detail-oriented understands that even a small error in personnel, payroll, benefits, or employee records can have significant consequences.
• Highly organized able to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and competing responsibilities without losing track of important details.
• Trustworthy and discreet exercises sound judgment and maintains the confidentiality of sensitive employee, payroll, and personnel information.
• A strong problem solver able to research complex issues, analyze information, identify appropriate solutions, and know when to seek guidance.
• An effective communicator capable of explaining complex rules and processes clearly and professionally to employees, supervisors, and management.
• A high performer takes ownership of their work, maintains high standards, and is committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Applicants with experience providing "one-stop-shop" human resources services for a state agency are encouraged to apply.

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.

• If using college experience to qualify, a copy of your college transcript MUST be attached to your application (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

• For any degree obtained outside of the United States, you must attach an equivalency evaluation statement from a current National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) member if you

• There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.

Offers of employment are contingent upon pre-employment requirements being met including, but not limited to, drug screen, credit check, background check, previous employment verification and/or references.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kayla Kirby kkirby@treasury.la.gov

This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.

The Louisiana Department of Treasury is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.