Human Resources Analyst A - Specialist

Human Resources Analyst A - Specialist

Salary

$3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

16/10322/HRA-SPEC/10.16.26-LR

Department

DOTD-Administration

Division

Section 16

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/21/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Staffing Operations & Louisiana Job System Administration

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Human Resources Analyst/Specialist 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, reviewing applicant qualifications, providing technical assistance to managers and HR staff, and administering the Louisiana Job Systems Online Hiring Center (OHC).

The position works under the direction of the Human Resources Staffing Supervisor and exercises independent judgment when reviewing personnel transactions, interpreting State Civil Service rules, evaluating applicant qualifications, and ensuring compliance with recruitment and selection procedures. This role also serves as a technical resource for the Louisiana Job System, providing training, troubleshooting system issues, managing user access, and recommending improvements to staffing processes.

This opportunity is ideal for an HR professional who is organized, analytical, customer-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and compliance. Applicants with experience in staffing and recruitment, LaGov HCM or SAP, NEOGOV or other applicant tracking systems, applicant qualification reviews, personnel transactions, HR system administration, or public-sector human resources are encouraged to apply.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• 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 form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.

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:

• Processes and monitors personnel actions in LaGov HCM, including appointments, promotions, reallocations, transfers, separations, and other staffing transactions.
• Reviews personnel transactions for compliance with State Civil Service rules, applicable laws, and DOTD policies and procedures. Reviews staffing reports for accuracy, identifies discrepancies, and initiates corrective actions as needed.
• Prepares new-hire documentation, coordinates pre-employment activities, monitors drug-testing requirements, and provides guidance regarding onboarding procedures and employment-related requirements.
• Serves as a primary point of contact for staffing matters, providing guidance and technical assistance to employees, supervisors, appointing authorities, and HR staff regarding personnel actions, staffing procedures, and applicable policies.
• Reviews requests to advertise vacancies, coordinates job postings through the Louisiana Job System, and ensures recruitment activities comply with State Civil Service requirements and DOTD policies.
• Reviews qualified applications, evaluates supplemental and preferred qualifications, prepares eligible applicant information for hiring managers, and coordinates selection activities, including applicable reemployment and interview requirements.
• Serves as a technical resource for the Louisiana Job System, providing guidance and training to HR staff, hiring managers, supervisors, and appointing authorities on recruitment, posting, application review, and certification processes.
• Administers Online Hiring Center (OHC) security and user access, including establishing appropriate permissions, conducting security reviews, maintaining access records, and removing access when necessary.
• Develops and maintains standard operating procedures, evaluates staffing and recruitment processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and provides recommendations to improve efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Monitors staffing-related reports, permanent-status and contract deadlines, detail and job appointment eligibility, and other time-sensitive HR requirements. Performs other duties as assigned, including emergency or disaster support activities.

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, Human Resources Analyst C, or Human Resources Specialist level. 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
• Human Resources Specialist: $2,080.80 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.

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 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:

Lakeesa Revish

Human Resources Staffing Supervisor, Compensation & Staffing Unit

Phone: (225) 379-1256 Fax: (225) 379-1856

Lakeesa.Revish3@la.gov

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 Years Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veterans 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
• Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
• Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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Are you a permanent LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a probational LA-DOTD employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current or former employee of the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

04

If so, for which state agency(ies) do you/did you work, and during what time period(s)? If not, indicate "NA"

05

To ensure compliance with PPM #9, the DOTD Nepotism Policy, please list the names and relationships of any immediate family members whom LaDOTD currently employs. Please type "N/A" if there are no immediate family members.

06

CE: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

• I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.
• I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.
• I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.
• I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

08

FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work?

• I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes.
• I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently.
• I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures.
• I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience.

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FPP: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information?

• I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias.
• I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes.
• I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs.
• I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges.

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MAJ: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

Required Question

Employer State of Louisiana

Address 1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

Phone (866) 783-5462

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