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Step into a high-impact role with the Louisiana Department of Health’s Employee Relations team, where your expertise will help shape fair, consistent, and supportive HR practices statewide. As one of three regional specialists, you will lead the investigation and disciplinary process for LDH, while also supporting critical statewide programs including grievances, EEOC matters, Civil Service appeals, ADA accommodations, Affirmative Action, and Continuous Performance Management. This role serves as a trusted consultant to LDH leaders and employees, offering guidance on complex and sensitive matters involving Civil Service rules, state and federal laws, and departmental policy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy complex problem-solving, and are eager to contribute to a respectful and legally compliant workplace culture across Louisiana, we invite you to apply and be part of a team making a real difference!
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
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Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical
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Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, wellsupported
conclusions.
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 Duties:
Core Duties & Responsibilities
The position is a highly complex, technical role as a Regional Employee Relations Specialist:
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Disciplinary Actions, Grievances, Appeals, and EEOC
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Reviews, investigates, and tracks disciplinary actions across the agency.
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Coordinates with supervisors, top management, and legal counsel to draft disciplinary letters.
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Counsels employees and management to resolve conflicts before formal grievances are filed.
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Investigates high-level complaints and processes EEOC complaints and civil service subpoenas.
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ADA Accommodations
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Participates in and occasionally facilitates ICPT/ADA meetings.
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Interprets ADA policies, determines accommodation eligibility, and advises staff.
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Coordinates with physicians and rehabilitation counselors to gather medical information.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Office of the Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center: 3071030800
Position Number(s): 50301108 and 204486
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):
Human Resources Specialist - $26.01 hourly / $2,080.80 b-weekly
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:
Deanda Thymes
[email protected]
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
