Human Resource Specialist Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

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Human Resource Specialist
Salary
$4,099.00

• $8,044.

00 Monthly
Location New Orleans, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
208379
Department
SE LA Flood Protection Auth-East
Opening Date
05/02/2025
Closing Date
5/12/2025 11:59 PM Central

DESCRIPTION

Supplemental Information
About this position:
This position reports to the Human Resources Director and provides a wide range of human resources functions for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority

• East (SLFPA-E). The Agency operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including during emergency situations such as flooding events, hurricanes, etc. This position provides employee administration support services for employees assigned to the Maintenance Department
• Floodgates / Floodwalls (approximately 32 employees) and serves as the subject matter expert for training and development services for all employees (approximately 250).

The employees are located in Orleans, East Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes. This position provides direct supervision over the Training and Development Specialist 2 and has functional supervision over an HR Administrative Coordinator 4 and other SLFPA-E staff when working on special projects.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Communicating Effectively:

The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.

Managing Resources:

The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.

Thinking Critically:

The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

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.

Demonstrating Initiative:

The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

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.

Pursuing Professional Development:

A personal commitment to take advantage of opportunities to increase your professional knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Training Others:

The ability to facilitate the acquisition of work-related knowledge and skills in an effort to improve employee performance.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
for this vacancy, click on the “” 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.

• For further information about this vacancy contact:
  Shannon West
  Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East
  swest@floodauthority.

org
(504) 286-3132
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
50%

• Training
  Manage employee surveys and interviews to identify opportunities to provide immediate and long-range training and development needs of all employees Collaborates with management to understand strategic goals and align training and development programs with the mission of the agency Designs, implements and oversees training programs that address specific skill gaps or professional development needs Selects appropriate training methods such as workshops, e-learning, coaching, or on-the-job training Creates or outsources relevant training materials, courses, and content Works with HR Director to prepare and manage the budget for the training and development program Ensures efficient use of resources, including HR team members, technology, and facilities Leads training sessions directly or in coordination with subject matter experts and external trainers Measures the impact of training programs on employee performance and organizational goals by analyzing key performance indicators (KPIs) and preparing reports for stakeholders Gathers feedback from participants to improve future training initiatives Ensures training programs comply with industry regulations, agency policies, and legal requirements 30%•Employee Administration
  Performs day-to-day HR activities for the Maintenance Department•Floodgate/Floodwall (approximately 32 employees) Interprets HR policies, and state and federal laws Conducts onboarding and offboarding for perspective and current employees.

Ensures that all actions are taken in accordance with state and federal laws and agency policy Verifies and calculates prior state service and updates accordingly. Ensures that leave accrual rates are updated Prepares personnel action forms to report promotions, reallocations, changes in pay, demotions reassignments, position changes, resignations, etc. Conducts salary surveys and analyzes data to identify pay compression and recommends resolution to management Creates and maintains personnel files, including public record file, confidential file, PES file and LASERS File Serves as a subject matter expert in matters regarding pay options, career opportunities, performance evaluation expectations, Civil Service Rules, SLFPA-E policies, etc. Assists in compiling statistical data for the Authority’s Affirmative Action Report, turnover reports, and other reports as directed Serves as liaison on unemployment claims, providing information and assistance as needed, including appeals documents and representing the agency during a hearing Advises employees and management on the disciplinary and grievance processes Coordinates with management and employees to create or update position descriptions Works with HR team to coordinate annual open enrollment activities for employees Research and maintain annual LASERS statement file for all agency employees Advises department leaders and Finance department management on workforce planning by position for annual budget by department Coordinates and conducts recruitment, selection and placement activities for areas of responsibility (approximately 32 positions Acts as liaison with medical facilities regarding receipt of alcohol and drug screening receiving results Maintains tracking system to document the progress of all hiring and filling of vacancies 15%

• Administration
  Supervises and trains Training & Development Specialist 2 and provides functional supervision for an Administrative Coor.

4
Performs Continuous Performance Management (CPM) for direct report and contributes to the CPM for the HR Admin. Coor. 4
In conjunction with the HR Director, develop goals and measurable performance standards for subordinates
Controls time and attendance of subordinate staff including the use of overtime
Makes recommendations for the selection of personnel for the Human Resources Department 5%

• Other
  Attend training, seminars, conferences, etc.

, to remain up to date on skills and knowledge Attain and/or maintain SHRM Certification Perform other duties as assigned
Employer
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