Human Resources Consultant A/B/C/Specialist (Compensation)

The Compensation Division serves as a consultative partner with state agencies to determine appropriate strategies and solutions in meeting departmental classification and compensation objectives. The mission of Compensation is to promote state government as a competitive employer of choice by providing an equitable research-based compensation framework to ensure the recruitment and retention of Louisianas classified workforce.

This position will assist in the recruitment and retention of Louisianas qualified classified workforce through the use of flexible pay mechanisms making recommendations for salary administration policies and adjustments in the states compensation structure. The position will also be responsible for determining the allocation of position descriptions by performing an analysis and evaluation of duties and responsibilities. Candidates with experience and demonstrated competency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word and PowerPoint) are preferred but not required. The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and tasks and analyze synthesize and draw conclusions from data with minimal supervision are also preferred.

This position reports directly to a Human Resources Consultant Supervisor within the Compensation Division.

• Adapting to Change:The ability to adjust plans expectations and behaviors in response to change.
• Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Displaying Professionalism:The ability to recognize how your actions impact the perceptions of both you and your organization.
• Following Policies and Procedures:The ability to comply with policies and procedures of the organization as well as State Civil Service rules and all applicable federal and state laws.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
• Managing Time:The ability to control your time to increase effectiveness efficiency or productivity.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question analyze interpret and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
• Using Data:The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

As part of a Career Progression Group vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Human Resources Consultant A B or C or Specialist depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located on the LA Careers Current Job Opportunities page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

The selected applicant will be required to serve a minimum one-year probationary period.

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.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Louisiana is a State as Model Employer (SAME) for individuals with disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Ms. Izzy Piland

Human Resources

P.O BOX 94111

Baton Rouge LA 70804

Three years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR

A bachelors degree.

Provides consultation to state agencies on State Civil Service rules guidelines and procedures.

Assists in the review of selected groups of positions to determine the appropriateness of allocations and the equity of pay grade assignments through the application of an established evaluation system.

Conducts research and development projects; analyzes data collected and prepares reports containing findings and recommendations.

Participates in the study of positions and jobs to determine duties and responsibilities; compares the work assignments to other positions in the public and private sectors and researches the history of jobs and their usage by agencies.

Assists in the development of job specifications.