Human Resources Analyst

Grambling State University is seeking a Human Resources Analyst in Baton Rouge, LA (onsite) to serve as a key front-line contact for Continuous Performance Management, policy administration, and SCS compliance inquiries. The role also provides office support to help keep day-to-day operations moving smoothly. This position offers an hourly pay range of $24 to $31 based on qualifications and experience.

What you will do

• Greet visitors and staff with kindness and professionalism.
• Manage the agency’s CPM (Continuous Performance Management) process from start to finish, tracking movement and assisting as required.
• Answer incoming calls and provide general information about office services.
• Coordinate and update job descriptions.
• Support policy administration responsibilities.
• Communicate daily with other analysts, specialists, and office and agency leaders.
• Assist with everyday tasks to support daily office and agency operations.

Focus of the role

In HR, the mission is to provide Human Resources guidance, support, and continuity of services from onboarding through transition. This position functions as a first point of contact at the agency for Continuous Performance Management, policy administration, and SCS compliance inquiries, while providing office support that keeps the office running smoothly. Ongoing support and counsel are provided to candidates and employees as services are continuously improved.

Required experience

• Five years of human resources experience; OR
• Six years of full-time experience in any field plus two years of human resources experience; OR
• A bachelor’s degree plus two 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 one year of human resources experience.

Certification substitutions: Designation as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) will substitute for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

Encouraged experience, skills, and competencies

• Experience with state LaGov (SAP), Continuous Performance Management (CPM), Police Administration, and Adobe.
• Accepting Direction: open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Demonstrating Accountability: taking ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.
• Thinking Critically: analyzing information objectively, identifying connections across sources, and forming logical, well-supported conclusions.

Experience substitution details

• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward 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.

Technology and tools

• state LaGov (SAP)
• Continuous Performance Management (CPM)
• Police Administration
• Adobe

Additional job information

• Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional.
• Regular reporting to the Baton Rouge office is expected.
• Current permanent classified state employees may be required to accept a probationary appointment, if selected.
• Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
• Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; work hours will be determined.

Pay range note: The Human Resources Analyst series has a special entrance rate (SER) of $24.31 hourly ($1,944.80 biweekly) that is above the minimum hire rate for these positions. The maximum amounts listed reflect the maximum salary a person can make over their career, not the maximum allowed for a new hire.

How to apply

• No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
• Click the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy and future job opportunities.
• You may attach a resume, but only the information listed on the online application will be used to determine qualification.
• All education and prior experience, including dates, must be listed in the online application.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections.
• Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
• Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.

Contact information: Louisiana Department of Education – Human Resources, PO Box 96064, Baton Rouge, LA 70804, [email protected].

Equal opportunity note: Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

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