Human Resources Manager A

• Overseeing the states capital construction program
• Working to provide state and federal grants for community development
• Development of the state budget
• Providing technology services
• Giving agencies guidance in the state purchasing and contracting process as they seek goods and services
• Administering a program that provides federal funds to help Louisiana residents recover from a series of devastating hurricane

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

Job Duties:

The incumbent of this position is part of a full service human resources office and program for a group of very complex and highly visible entities that includes the Division of Administration (DOA) the Office of the Governor the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE) University of Louisiana System Office and various Executive Department agencies. Clientele include approximately 2500 employees classified and unclassified.

Discipline

• Meets with administrators managers and supervisors to discuss employee issues such as problematic behavior attendance and performance. Advises management on appropriate corrective measures to be taken.
• Presents a recommendation which may or may not be disciplinary action for consideration by Section Head and then to the Appointing Authority.
• Ensures that Federal Law State Law and Civil Service Rules and mandates are followed in the implementation of discipline.
• Prepares all disciplinary action/pre-disciplinary action letters for the Appointing Authoritys signature.
• Trains administrators managers and supervisors in techniques to manage prevent and correct performance and behavior problems.

Federal Employment Laws

• Administers all applicable Federal Employment Laws including the FMLA the ADA and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 for the agencies served.
• Advises administrators managers and supervisors regarding issues which are regulated by these laws.
• TITLE VII Complaints and Investigations - Investigates complaints of discrimination harassment and sexual harassment brought to any administrator manager supervisor within the DOA Office of the Governor or other client. Conducts interviews of appropriate individuals. Considers findings and recommends appropriate action to the Appointing Authority.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) - Monitors FMLA situations within client agencies and advises administrators managers supervisors and employees regarding the FMLA and its implications.
• Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) - Meets with administrators managers and supervisors to discuss possible ADA situations. Investigates and determines what information is required to establish the employees ADA eligibility. Advises administrators managers and supervisors on the appropriate handling of complaints requests and situations.

Performance Management

• Continuous Performance Management (CPM) - Advises supervisors on the development of effective performance expectations to facilitate performance management. Explains the process of documenting and assessing employee performance to support ratings in CPM.
• Advises management on corrective measures for substandard performance such as leave usage restrictions supervisory work plans and other strategies for improving performance before the use of disciplinary action becomes necessary.

Investigations Grievances

• Investigates claims of violence in the workplace discrimination sexual harassment and other types of harassment. Prepares a report to the Appointing Authority of the findings and makes a recommendation for appropriate action based on the findings.
• Monitors all employee grievances. Provides guidance on procedural issues regarding grievances to appointing authority management supervisors and employees.

Civil Service Appeals/Court Proceedings

• Works with legal representatives in the defense of appeals involving charges of discrimination as well as other types of charges appealable under the Civil Service Rules.
• Advises legal representative on the applicable Civil Service Rules Agency Policy and other applicable regulations.
• Testifies in appeal hearings regarding official DOA and/or personnel records Civil Service Rules agency policies and management decisions.

Training

• Researches and drafts training proposals for assigned program areas.
• Conducts training classes as needed.
• Trains administrators managers and supervisors in techniques to manage prevent and correct performance and behavior problems. Trains administrators managers and supervisors in the Federal Employment Laws.

Appointment Type: This vacancy will be filled by a new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion.

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test scoreis 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.

A criminal history check may be conducted on all new hires as well as employees changing positions including promotions demotions details reassignments and transfers. Also prospective employees may be subject to pre-employment drug testing. New hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal governments E-Verify system.

* 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 lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application.. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.

For further information about this posting please contact:

Erica R. Gay
HR Specialist
Division of Administration/Office of Human Resources
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