Human Resources Manager A
State of Louisiana - Baton Rouge, LA
posted 6 months ago
About the position
The Human Resources Manager A position is responsible for overseeing the Workforce Planning Unit within the Human Resources Section of the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including staffing, compensation, special pay, classification, management of unclassified positions, position control, layoffs, reorganizations, and the implementation of the Affirmative Action Plan. The position is critical in ensuring that the HR functions align with the strategic goals of the agency and comply with state and federal regulations. In this managerial role, the incumbent will develop and recommend policies and procedures that guide the HR programs managed. They will assist in the development of performance indicators and the implementation of the strategic plan, evaluating the effectiveness of assigned program areas and recommending necessary changes. The HR Manager A will also advise the human resource director on classification needs, draft complex job studies, and represent the agency in Civil Service hearings. This position requires a strong understanding of Civil Service rules and the ability to counsel employees and management on applicable laws and regulations. The HR Manager A will manage recruiting, selection, and placement activities, ensuring compliance with federal laws and agency policies. They will also be involved in budget preparation and may supervise Human Resources Supervisors, Specialists, and Analysts. This position may be filled as a probational appointment or a job appointment that may last up to 48 months, with the possibility of conversion to a probational appointment. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire, including official college transcripts if applicable.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Workforce Planning Unit in the Human Resources Section.
- Oversee staffing, compensation, special pay, classification, and position control.
- Implement the Affirmative Action Plan and manage layoffs and reorganizations.
- Develop and recommend HR policies and procedures.
- Assist in the development of performance indicators and strategic plans.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of HR programs and recommend changes as necessary.
- Advise the human resource director on classification needs and draft job studies.
- Represent the agency at Civil Service hearings and explain alternative solutions to classification problems.
- Counsel employees and supervisors to resolve issues before formal grievance processes are initiated.
- Draft disciplinary actions for review by the human resource director and agency legal counsel.
- Analyze hiring and promotional practices for compliance with federal law.
- Manage recruiting, selection, and placement activities for the agency.
Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree plus four years of professional level human resources experience.
- Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.
- A Master's degree in relevant fields may substitute for one year of required experience.
- Possession of a Juris Doctorate may substitute for one year of required experience.
- A Ph.D. in relevant fields may substitute for two years of required experience.
- Certification by SHRM as PHR, SPHR, CP, or SCP may substitute for one year of required experience.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with LaGov HCM system.
- Certification in HR management or related fields.
Benefits
- Insurance coverage including health, dental, and vision.
- Paid parental leave of up to six weeks.
- Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, and others.
- Accrual of sick and annual leave that increases with years of service.
- Eligibility to participate in various retirement systems.
