HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A/B/C/SPECIALIST

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A/B/C/SPECIALIST

Salary

$3,501.33 - $6,136.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

403CO-226924-GOL

Department

Office of Juvenile Justice

Opening Date

10/05/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

Office of Juvenile Justice

Central Office

State Police Bldg. 1st Floor

7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806

https://ojj.la.gov/location/ojj-central-office

The Office of Juvenile Justice is seeking a knowledgeable and analytical HR Analyst A/B/C/Specialist to support critical human resources programs within a dynamic, statewide organization. This Career Progression Group position offers opportunities for professional growth and advancement while contributing to workforce planning, organizational effectiveness, and employee support initiatives.

In this role, youll work closely with managers, supervisors, and HR professionals to support classification, compensation, organizational analysis, and personnel administration efforts. Youll help ensure compliance with Civil Service rules and employment regulations while providing guidance on complex HR matters that impact agency operations.

If you enjoy problem-solving, data analysis, policy interpretation, and helping organizations build effective workforces, this position offers an excellent opportunity to grow your HR career while making a meaningful impact.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively: Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.

• Demonstrating Accountability: Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.

• Following Policies and Procedures: Applies and explains policies accurately, adapts in routine cases, and helps improve procedures.

• Acting with Ethics and Integrity: Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.

• Adapting to Change: Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.

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

Job Duties:

• Manages classification activities - conducts job assessments, position audits, and organizational reviews to ensure positions are properly allocated and aligned with Civil Service requirements.
• Administers compensation programs - analyzes pay issues, evaluates compensation requests, and recommends solutions to support recruitment, retention, and pay equity.
• Provides HR consultation - advises managers, supervisors, and employees on classification, compensation, organizational structure, and Civil Service rules.
• Supports personnel actions - reviews position descriptions, organizational changes, and staffing requests to ensure compliance with agency and regulatory requirements.
• Conducts research and analysis - performs salary surveys, market comparisons, and workforce studies to support HR decision-making.
• Develops policies and procedures - recommends improvements to HR programs and assists with implementation of classification and compensation initiatives.
• Maintains records and reporting - prepares reports, manages documentation, and supports audits and compliance reviews.

Position-Specific Details:

Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office in Baton Rouge, LA.

Appointment Type: Full time, Probational

Career Progression: This position is placed in a Career Progression Group and may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, B, C, or Specialist.

Compensation:

The Human Resource Analyst A (AS-613) title has a Special Entrance Rate of $$1,616.00 biweekly.

The Human Resource Analyst B (AS-614) title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,728.80 biweekly.

The Human Resource Analyst C (AS-616) title has a Special Entrance Rate of $1,944.80 biweekly.

The Human Resource Specialist (AS-617) title has a Special Entrance Rate of $2,080.80 biweekly.

The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c).

The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.

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 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.

In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.

If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.

NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Drivers License, and clear a background check.

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Garilyn London

OJJ/ Human Resources

Garilyn.London@la.gov

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

01

Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status?

• Yes
• No

02

CE - 26: 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.

03

CE - 26: 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.

04

DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.
• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.
• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.
• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

05

DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - 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.

06

FPP - 26: 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.

07

FPP - 26: 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.

08

If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.

• Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
• No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.

09

Do you currently or have you previously held a Human Resources role with the State of Louisiana?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have experience working with LaGov/HCM? If yes, please provide your years of experience and explain. If no, please indicate "N/A."

11

Do you have experience working with LaJobs (formerly LaCareers) / NeoGov? If yes, please provide your years of experience and explain. If no, please indicate "N/A."

12

Do you have Compensation experience? If yes, please provide your years of experience and explain. If no, please indicate "N/A."

13

Do you have Organizational Management ( ex. position creation, allocation, maintenance, etc.) experience? If yes, please provide your years of experience and explain. If no, please indicate "N/A."

14

Do you have experience working with Family Medical Leave and /or Workers Compensation? If yes, please provide your years of experience and explain. If no, please indicate "N/A."

15

Do you possess 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)?

• Yes
• No

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