Human Resources Specialist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/4829253) Apply  Human Resources Specialist Salary $3,946.80 - $7,658.00 Monthly Location Jackson, LA Job Type Classified Job Number ELMHS2.11.25HRS Department LDH-Office of Behavioral Health Opening Date 02/12/2025 Closing Date 2/18/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information This vacancy is located in the area Human Resources Discipline Department at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, LA (East Feliciana Parish). ELMHS is the largest 24-hour, multi-site, state psychiatric complex, comprised of residential, outpatient and inpatient services. This position may be filled as either a Probational or Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency wide permanent status employees), by Detail to Special Duty; or as a part-time WAE. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected for a full-time position. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Managing Projects: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline. Thinking Critically: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches. Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change. Displaying Professionalism: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization. Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. Learning Actively: The ability to acquire necessary knowledge and skills to improve performance and achieve organizational goals. Special Entrance Rate (SER) Pay $1821.60/bi-weekly Premium Pay per hour worked Facility Longevity starting at $1.00 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. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience. An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed. Please list all work experience. For further information about this vacancy, please contact: LDH- ELMHS Human Resources 225-634-0259 ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV Minimum Qualifications 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 Concepts Function of Work: To perform specialized tasks in the maintenance of human resources functions. Level of Work: Advanced. Supervision Received: Direct from a Human Resources Supervisor, Human Resources Manager, or higher level administrative official. Supervision Exercised: May supervise one lower level Human Resources Analyst. Location of Work: May be used by all state agencies. Job Distinctions: Differs from Human Resources Analyst C by the presence of serving as a technical specialist over assigned programs. Differs from Human Resources Supervisor by the absence of direct supervision of two or more subordinates, one of which must be a professional Human Resources position. Please refer to the approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum for specific allocation requirements. Examples of Work May be used as a leadworker over a group of Human Resources Analysts. May serve as a technical specialist performing in-depth/expanded activities in programs requiring advanced knowledge, skills and abilities. May serve as coordinator of a special project or initiative. Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and long and short-range goals relative to program areas. Assists in the development of performance indicators and in implementation of the strategic plan. Evaluates the effectiveness of the assigned program areas and recommends and implements necessary changes. Explains alternative solutions to complex allocation or evaluation problems. Requests re-evaluation of new or revised jobs. Conducts detailed salary surveys and other research. Analyzes data and determines problem areas. Prepares documentation of findings for submission to Civil Service. Revises salary levels proposed by management in order to ensure consistency within existing organizational patterns. Meets with Civil Service representatives to solicit advice regarding the most appropriate pay mechanism to address specific pay issues. Advises supervisors and managers of their options and responsibilities in taking disciplinary actions. Assists management in adhering to procedural details essential to ensure the successful operation of the disciplinary process. Investigates complaints of discrimination or sexual harassment brought through internal complaint procedures. Recommends resolution to the Human Resources Director. Analyzes hiring and promotional practices to ensure that the agency is in compliance with federal law. Represents the Human Resources Office in agency meetings relative to organization of new units and reorganization of existing units. Proposes alternative organizational plans based on knowledge of Civil Service rules and policies. Make recommendations to agency management and the Human Resources Director. Acts as liaison between agency management and Civil Service representatives in implementing reorganization plans. Reviews program operations to determine need for new or revised policies or procedures. Drafts policy statements for review and approval of the Human Resources Director. Interprets Civil Service rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures regarding personnel actions for management, employees, and applicants. Coordinates recruiting, selection, and placement activities for the agency. Develops long- and short-range goals for implementation of training programs. Evaluates training programs for effectiveness. Participates with the administrative staff in the formulation of broad policies and decisions in areas such as staff utilization, overall budget matters, and management policy and procedures. Coordinates benefits program involving counseling employees and resolving problems. Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays 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 Governor State 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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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 others 01 Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? + Yes + No 02 If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A. 03 Rate your ability to display professionalism based on our definition: The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable displaying professionalism + I have limited experience or require assistance to display professionalism + I can display professionalism + I can display professionalism and help others improve their ability to display professionalism 04 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05 Rate your ability to follow policies and procedures based on our definition: The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules, and all applicable federal and state laws. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable following policies and procedures + I have limited experience or require assistance to follow policies and procedures + I can follow policies and procedures + I can follow policies and procedures and help others improve their ability to follow policies and procedures 06 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 07 Rate your ability to manage projects based on our definition: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline. + I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing projects + I have limited experience or require assistance to manage projects + I can manage projects + I can manage projects and help others improve their ability to manage projects 08 Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 09 Do you possess a 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)? + Yes + No Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. 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