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Louisiana Department of State Civil Service

HR Analyst C - HR Specialist

Louisiana Department of State Civil Service, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70123


HR Analyst C - HR Specialist

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HR Analyst C - HR Specialist

Salary

$3,410.00 - $6,689.00 Monthly

Location

New Orleans, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

MHSD-202838-ACZ

Department

Metropolitan Human Services District

Opening Date

11/21/2024

Closing Date

12/1/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description

Benefits

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Supplemental Information

Metropolitan Human Services District (MHSD) is one of ten Local Governing Entities (LGE) serving persons with Mental Health Disorders, Addictive Disorders and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in Louisiana. Legislated by the State and through its Board of Directors, MHSD is responsible for the operation and management of community-based programs and services for the parishes of Orleans, St. Bernard, and Plaquemines.

We are currently hiring for a Human Resources Analyst C.

The incumbent of the Human Resources Analyst involves collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to support MHSD goals, addresses employee needs, and implements HR initiatives to foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promotes employee engagement, and ensures HR practices align with MHSD, State, and federal policies and procedures.

This position is in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and is being posted at the following levels: Human Resources Analyst C, or Human Resources Specialist. Please refer to the 'Job Specifications' tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLLOWING 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.

Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.

Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.

Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.

Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.

Developing Performance: The ability to assist others in advancing their skills, knowledge, and performance levels over time.

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.

Managing Time: The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness, efficiency, or productivity.

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 completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. Compensation will be based on qualifications, experience, and skills.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Aiesha C. Zapata

Human Resources Business Partner

aiesha.carter-zapata@mhsdla.org

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree plus two years of professional level human resources experience.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

a. Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:

A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

b. A Master's in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources/Personnel, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or Organizational Behavior will substitute for one year of the required experience. (The college transcript must indicate the major as business administration, public administration, human resources/personnel, etc. Master's degrees in fields such as marketing, economics, etc. are not acceptable.)

c. Possession of a Juris Doctorate will substitute for one year of the required experience.

Advanced degrees with less than a Ph.D. will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

d. A Ph.D. in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources/Personnel, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or Organizational Behavior will substitute for the two years of required experience.

e. Certification by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), a Certified Professional (CP) or a Senior Certified Professional (SCP) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

NOTE: In order to receive credit, your certification must be current (i.e., issued within the last three years). If you have been certified and your certification expires, you must apply for and be re-certified before you can get credit again. Information regarding certification may be obtained from the Human Resource Certification Institute, 1800 Duke Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314. Phone: 866-898-4724 or Fax: 703-535-6474.

NOTE:

Human resources experience is that experience gained in an office whose sole responsibility is the administration of a comprehensive personnel program including many if not all of the following programs: recruitment, selection and placement; training; equal employment opportunity; disciplinary and grievance proceedings; classification and wage; payroll; and employee relations OR experience gained in an office whose sole responsibility is the administration of one aspect of a comprehensive personnel program, such as training, payroll, or equal employment opportunity.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To perform diversified and technical tasks in the maintenance of human resources functions.

Level of Work:

Advanced.

Supervision Received:

Direct from a Human Resources Supervisor, Human Resources Specialist, or higher level administrative official.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Human Resources Analyst B by the presence of advanced level human resources responsibilities.

Differs from Human Resources Specialist by the absence of serving as a technical specialist over assigned programs.

Please refer to the approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum for specific allocation requirements.

Examples of Work

5 % - Compensation- Employee Recruitment and Staffing & Residency/Fellows Program

• Assists the Human Resources Supervisor with completing hire actions, transfers, demotions, promotions, etc. to process personnel actions in accordance with State Civil Service rules and regulations

• Assists the Human Resources Director in ensuring the accuracy of personnel records in accordance with State Civil Service - Compliance and Audit Division and verifies that the files are organized and accessible for audits or inquires

• Assists the Human Resources Director in updating position descriptions (SF-3s) regularly and submits them to State Civil Service- Compensation for review and evaluation to ensure that they accurately reflect the duties and responsibilities of the position

• Assists the Human Resources Director in processing personnel action forms and ensures proper approvals are obtained

• Assists the Human Resources Director with performing employment verifications

• Assists the Human Resources Director with completing hire actions, transfers, demotions, promotions, etc. to process personnel actions in accordance with State Civil Service rules and regulations

• Assists the Human Resources Director with staffing needs, creates, and develops accurate position descriptions and job postings

• Assists the Human Resources Director with recruitment efforts, posts job openings in LA Careers, refers eligible candidates to hiring managers, schedules interviews, and participates in candidates' assessments and selections

• Assists the Human Resources Director with the onboarding process and orientation to ensure a seamless integration into the organization

• Assists the Human Resources Director with managing the employment verification process

• Assists the Human Resources Director with list of approved positions and compensation allocations

• Assists the Human Resources Director with creating and maintaining personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements

• Serves as 1-ffi. liaison for the full cycle of the residency/fellowship program

• Conducts orientation for MI--ISD Residents/Fellows

• Processes all personnel actions related to Residents/Fellows

• Maintains scheduling of Residents/Fellows in conjunction with clinic managers

25% - Employee Benefits

• Administers agency benefits programs to include but not limited to medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, insurance policies e.g., short-term, life, etc. with vendors

• Reconciles monthly Office of Group Benefits invoices

• Reconciles all statewide vendor monthly invoices for payments

• Submits request for payment for active and retiree health insurance

• Submits request for payment for all state-wide vendor insurances

• Setups and attends supplemental presentations for staff

• Provides explanations of employee benefit programs and advises employees of available options

• Enters all employee information into LASERS

• Updates/maintains employee information in the LASERS Employer Portal

Administers that FLMA process by creating and updating FLMA reports to provide to the Human Resources Director weekly and communicates employee approved Leave status, and any reasonable accommodations, if necessary, with supervisors as needed

25% - Payroll

Processes payroll confidentially and contributes to maintaining employee satisfaction by ensuring that payroll is processed a accurately and in accordance with ADP policies and procedures.

• Interprets and informs employees about State compensation policies and market adjustments

• Verifies the accuracy of employees' market adjustments Provides outstanding customer service to resolve

• Audits ADP information against LAGOV-HCM information and update as necessa1y

• Reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy, including verifying earning, tax withholdings, and deductions

• Addresses discrepancies and resolves payroll-related issues promptly

• Maintains accurate and confidential payroll records, including electronic and physical files

• Responds to employee inquiries related to payroll, tax forms, deductions, time adjustments, leave accruals, and other payroll Collaborates with employees and supervisors to collect and verify employee timecards or timekeeping records biweekly

• Processes employee status changes, such as new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary adjustments in ADP

• Ensures accurate and timely updates to employee records in the ADP

• Generates payroll reports for Fiscal for review and approval to process-related matters

• Verifies that time administration is accurately entered into ADP biweekly

• Serves as the subject matter expert on ADP timekeeping and attendance requirements

• Runs required payroll reports to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing biweekly

• Collaborates with physicians and supervisors to collect and verify employee timecards or timekeeping records biweekly

• Maintains all ADP mass pay adjustments, changes, schedules, etc. biweekly and annually

• Conducts time and attendance training for staff

10% - Provider Licensure Entry and Updates

• Develops, recommends, and implements processes to ensure accurate licensure processing for the agency

• Maintains copies of current state licenses, pertinent certifications, and any other required credentialing documents for all providers

• Maintains contact with multiple health plans for credentialing providers

• Tracks license and certification expirations for all providers to ensure timely renewals

5% - Performs other HR related duties as assigned

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

Do you posses a baccalaureate degree plus two years of professional level human resources experience?

Yes

No

02

are you a current or former Louisiana Civil Service employee?

Yes

No

03

Do you possess certification by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), a Certified Professional (CP) or a Senior Certified Professional (SCP)?

Yes

No

04

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 polices 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 an help others improve their abilities to follow policies and procedures

05

Explain your rating by providing, specific and relevant examples in the box below.

06

Rate your ability to make accurate judgements based on our definition: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with establishment standards.

I have no experience and or uncomfortable making accurate judgements.

I have limited experience or require assistance to make accurate judgments.

I can make accurate judgment and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgments.

I can make accurate judgement and help others improve their ability to make accurate judgements.

07

Explain your rating by providing, specific and relevant examples in the box below.

08

Rate your ability to demonstrate accountability based on our definition : The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance and decisions.

I have no experience and or uncomfortable demonstrating accountability

I have limited experience or require assistance to demonstrate accountability

I can demonstrate accountability

I can demonstrate accountability and help others improve their ability to demonstrate accountability

09

Explain your rating by providing, specific and relevant examples in the box below.

Required Question

Agency

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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