Human Resources Analyst A - C (Payroll & Benefits) DOTD-Administration Baton Rouge, LA Job Details $3,501.33 - $6,136.00 a month 20 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Cell phone reimbursement Parental leave Qualifications Visa requirements compliance HR policy development Immigration law Process audits Healthcare benefits management Payroll deduction management HR communication Operations coordination Health insurance policy knowledge Health insurance customer support Life insurance management HR legal compliance Research Mid-level Workers' compensation insurance knowledge Recruitment and selection Employee data management Policy & process development Bachelor's degree Internal employee customer service Decision making Implementing HR recruitment processes Recruiting Data verification 1 year Immigration support Communication skills Staffing management Master data management Policy Development Full Job Description Salary $3,501.33 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 16/10937/HRAA-C/8.27.26-LR Department DOTD-Administration Division Section 16 Opening Date 08/27/2026 Closing Date 9/1/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job Payroll, Benefits & Workers' Compensation The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a Human Resources Analyst A-C to join the Headquarters Staffing Unit within the Office of Management and Finance, Human Resources Section. This position supports statewide staffing operations by processing personnel actions, coordinating recruitment and selection activities, providing guidance to managers and HR staff, and administering DOTD's Immigration Compliance Program. The position works under the direction of the Human Resources Staffing Supervisor and exercises independent judgment when reviewing personnel transactions, applicant qualifications, work authorization documentation, and staffing-related compliance matters. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is organized, analytical, customer-focused, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines while interpreting State Civil Service rules, DOTD policies, and federal employment eligibility requirements. Applicants with experience in staffing and recruitment, LaGov HCM or SAP, applicant qualification review, I-9 and E-Verify compliance, work authorization, off-boarding, or public-sector human resources are encouraged to apply.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

Communicating Effectively:

The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

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.

Making Accurate Judgments:

The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency: https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/ Minimum Qualifications Three years of human resources experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A 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 Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties and Other Information The duties listed below reflect the full-performance responsibilities of the Human Resources Specialist level. Assigned duties and the level of responsibility may vary based on the level at which the position is filled.

Job Duties:

Serves as DOTD's subject matter expert for the Workers' Compensation leave buyback program and provides guidance to agency employees, managers, Field Human Resources staff, and District Business Office personnel. Reviews Workers' Compensation leave documentation for accuracy and completeness, monitors related time entries, and processes leave buyback entries and taxable wage adjustments in LaGov HCM. Processes and audits employee health, life, flexible benefits, and supplemental insurance enrollments and changes in accordance with Office of Group Benefits requirements and applicable deadlines. Provides benefits information to employees, reviews supporting documentation, resolves enrollment discrepancies, and assists with agencywide insurance initiatives and special projects. Performs payroll audits and processes retroactive time entries, prior-period adjustments, payroll master-data updates, garnishment documentation, and other complex payroll transactions. Researches and resolves payroll errors, deductions, discrepancies, overpayments, repayment plans, and other non-routine payroll matters in coordination with the Office of State Uniform Payroll and other appropriate entities. Processes one-time and recurring payments, rewards and recognition payments, cell phone reimbursements, leave payouts, leave quota adjustments, and off-cycle payments in LaGov HCM. Coordinates with Staffing, Retirement, District, and Section personnel to ensure that employee leave balances, separation payments, and leave certifications are processed accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements. Generates, reviews, and analyzes payroll and benefits reports to identify errors, ensure accurate processing, and communicate time-sensitive issues to appropriate staff and management. Provides technical guidance and support to time administrators, managers, employees, and Human Resources staff regarding payroll, benefits, time administration, and leave-related requirements.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:

This position may be filled by probational appointment, promotion, or detail to special duty in accordance with applicable State Civil Service rules.

Career Progression:

This position is part of a career progression group and may be filled at the Human Resources Analyst A, Human Resources Analyst B, or Human Resources Analyst C. The level at which the position is filled will be determined based on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Compensation:

The following Special Entrance Rates (SER) apply:

Human Resources Analyst A:

$1,616.00 biweekly

Human Resources Analyst B:

$1,728.80 biweekly

Human Resources Analyst C:

$1,944.80 biweekly Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any additional compensation is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy. 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 place of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kevin Tobias, MBA Human Resources Manager A, Payroll /

Benefits Unit Ph:

225-379-1289 The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available: https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Louisiana 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 leave More information can be found at https://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 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