HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A, B, C, SPECIALIST

About This JobThe Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources has a vacancy. This position may be filled in the Compensation and Staffing unit. This position is responsible for managing compensation programs by reviewing pay actions, analyzing workforce and salary data, ensuring compliance with pay policies and regulations, and providing guidance and recommendations on compensation-related matters.An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies:Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.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.Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.The Division Of Administration Is The State Government’s Management Arm And The Hub Of Its Financial Operations. Division Offices Perform a Wide Variety Of Activities Including The Following:Overseeing the state’s capital construction programWorking to provide state and federal grants for community developmentDevelopment of the state budgetProviding technology servicesGiving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and servicesAdministering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricanesMinimum QualificationsThree years of human resources experience; ORSix years of full-time experience in any field; ORA bachelor’s 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:Job Duties and Other InformationCompensationReviews and processes special pay requests for individuals under Civil Service Rules, to include Hiring Above the Minimum, Optional Pay Adjustments, Rewards and Recognition, Pay Upon Demotion, and other applicable pay rules. Advises administrators, supervisors, and managers on the compensation system and how to approach concerns and problems with the system.Analyzes and reviews wage and salary data, evaluates recruitment efforts and results, as well as turnover data, relative to requests for Special Entrance Rates. Determines eligibility and makes recommendations to appointing authorities for approval/disapproval.Responsible for the development and implementation of pay policies to ensure compliance with applicable federal laws, state laws, and Civil Service rules.Monitor DOA and client agencies' unclassifed programs.Make recommendations to agency officials relative to pay options, cost analysis and pay equity issues.Generate pay reports as requested.Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.Career Progression: This vacancy participates in a career progression group and may be filled from this recruitment as a Human Resources Analyst A, Human Resources Analyst B, Human Resources Analyst C, or Human Resources Specialist.Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) as follows:If filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, the SER is $1,616.00 biweekly.If filled as a Human Resources Analyst B, the SER is $1,728.80 biweekly.If filled as a Human Resources Analyst C, the SER is $1,944.80biweekly.If filled as a Human Resources Analyst Specialist, the SER is $2,080.80 biweekly.Louisiana is a "State as a Model Employer" for People 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.Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions, including promotions, demotions, details, reassignments, and transfers. Also, prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-Verify system.For Further Information About This Posting, Please Contact:Erica R. GayHR SpecialistDivision of Administration/Office of Human Resourcesemail: Erica.Gay@la.govLouisiana 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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspxHolidays 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 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). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others01Do you have experience as a human resources professional with a state of Louisiana agency?YesNo02Are you a current state of Louisiana employee occupying a professional human resources job title?YesNo03Please indicate which of the following Compensation functions you have prior experience performing:no prior experiencecounseling clients on pay mechanisms (Chapter 6 of Civil Service Rules)advising clients on the compensation system and how to approach concerns and problems with the systemanalyzing salary data and generating pay reportsdeveloping/updating pay policies or other personnel policies04Please describe in detail your Compensation experience as a human resources professional. Please list the agency/employer for which you performed these duties and include the time frames the duties were performed. If this does not apply to you, enter N/A.05Please indicate the length of your human resources experience in Compensation.no prior experienceless than 1 year experienceat least 1 year but less than 2 years of experienceat least 2 years but less than 3 years of experienceat least 3 years but less than 4 years of experienceat least 4 years but less than 5 years of experiencefive or more years of experience06ADi: Accepting Direction - How well do you accept guidance, follow instructions, and adjust when given feedback?I resist direction, ignore feedback, and need reminders to complete tasks.I follow direction with reminders and often need clarification or support.I follow direction reliably, adjust to feedback, and complete tasks on time.I adapt quickly, follow through, and help others adjust as needed.07ADi: Accepting Direction - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.08CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.09CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.10DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.11DA: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.12FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.13FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.14UD: Using Data - How do you work with data to generate insights or inform decisions?I struggle to collect, analyze, or use data effectively, and I may misuse or present sensitive information incorrectly.I can work with basic data, but I may miss key trends, present it unclearly, or need help applying insights.I collect accurate data, identify patterns, share insights clearly, and use data to make informed, ethical decisions.I use advanced techniques to uncover insights, tell clear data stories, and proactively protect sensitive information.15UD: Using Data - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. Required Question