HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

Salary $4,099.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number

SSD2026/NA/221189

Department SSC Special School District Opening Date 05/18/2026 Closing Date 5/23/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The Louisiana Special School District (LSSD)is an education service agency that provides services to the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired and Special School Programs). The schools provide educational opportunities to students with low-incidence disabilities and a variety of unique needs. The Human Resources Specialist will assist with day-to-day HR functions including hiring, onboarding, employee support, and compliance. This position plays a key role in maintaining effective HR operations and supporting our workforce.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES

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Communicating Effectively:

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

Customers:

The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers

Thinking Critically:

The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions. Working with

Financial Information:

The ability to interpret financial data, manage financial approvals, and ensure compliance to support informed decisions and promote transparency.

Thinking Strategically:

The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities. Adapting to

Change:

The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

Demonstrating Accountability:

The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes. Acting with

Ethics and Integrity:

The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Solving Problems:

The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.

Displaying Professionalism:

The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others. 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 Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties:

Responsible for extensive/specialized unclassified and teacher employment-related tasks. Responsible for employee administration, salary/payroll administration, staffing, Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL), leave management, and a working knowledge of the LaGov HCM system. Knowledge of State Civil Service (DSCS) Rules, State and Federal laws, SSD policies and procedures, and school system operations. Knowledge of the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) Bulletin 1491, 'Teacher Benefit Law", and Bulletin 746, "LA Standards for State Certification of School Personnel".

Position-specific details:

Appointment Type:

Probational or Promotiona l. The chosen application will be required to take a probationary appointment.

Location:

The Human Resources Specialist position is located in the Human Resources Department at the Louisiana Special School District.

Work Schedule:

Typically, work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

How To Apply :

No civil service test score is required in order 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 the position 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. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact: Human Resources Louisiana Special School District 2888 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820 (225) 757-3398 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