HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

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. 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. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here .

Job Duties:

• R esponsible for extensive/specialized unclassified and teacher employment-related tasks.
• Responsible for e mployee 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. 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.

• 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