Salary : $5,751.00 - $11,284.00 Monthly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: OS/DRT/224997
Department: LDH-Office of Secretary
Opening Date: 08/19/2026
Closing Date: 8/26/2026 11:59 PM Central

Minimum Qualifications
Seven years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of human resources experience; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four 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 three 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 Specification

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

• Directs, manages, and evaluates department-wide human resources programs, including classification and compensation, and performance management.
• Serves as an ADA Coordinator
• Provides leadership and guidance to Human Resources Managers and staff, establishes program goals and work standards, and evaluates program effectiveness.
• Provides strategic HR guidance and technical assistance to LDH 24-hour facilities to ensure compliance with LDH policies, Civil Service Rules, and LaGov HCM requirements.
• Advises the Human Resources Director and department leadership on HR policies, procedures, and the potential impact of changes in federal and state laws, regulations, and Civil Service Rules.
• Serves as the primary Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for HR, coordinating with management and governmental entities to ensure statewide readiness for emergency situations and human resources needs.
• Represents LDH at State Civil Service hearings, Commission meetings, and other meetings with employees, department management, Civil Service officials, and professional organizations.
• Serves on committees and task forces addressing human resources matters and recommends new or revised policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness of LDH's HR programs.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of the Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment or Promotional appointment

Cost Center: 3071030800

Position Number(s): 188885

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):
Human Resources Manager B - $35.22 / $2,817.60 bi-weekly
How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is 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.

* 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.

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Contact Information:

Deanda Thymes
LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477
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• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

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