Human Resources Analyst A-C (District 08)

About the role

At DOTD, our mission is to innovatively develop and sustain safe and reliable infrastructure comprising highways, multimodal transportation assets, micro-mobility systems, and public works. We serve the people of Louisiana with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to equity. The Human Resources Analyst position performs specialized duties across all facets of Human Resources in DOTD District 08 and reports directly to the Region 1 HR Manager. Employees must comply with applicable Louisiana and Civil Service laws, rules, and regulations, as well as DOTD policies, procedures, manuals, and directives.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a HR contact for the District, processing personnel and payroll actions such as hires, promotions, position changes, and separations, ensuring accuracy and compliance in LaGov HCM and related systems.
• Maintains employee records and verifies employment data including pay, leave accrual, benefits, and organizational assignments; researches and resolves discrepancies in accordance with Civil Service rules and applicable laws.
• Provides support for employee benefits programs, guiding staff through new hire enrollment, annual enrollment, qualifying life events, and retirement options.
• Supports supervisors and managers with performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, ADA accommodations, and other employee relations matters.
• Assists with recruitment activities by posting vacancy announcements, responding to applicant inquiries, reviewing materials for compliance, and providing workforce reports and HR support to leadership.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications: Three years of human resources experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor’s degree. 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.

Skills

• Communicating Effectively: ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.
• Following Policies & Procedures: ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
• Making Accurate Judgements: ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and a variety of benefits.
• Insurance coverage (details at https://info.groupbenefits.org/).
• Parental leave – up to six weeks paid parental leave.
• Paid holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day (additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor).
• Sick and annual leave accrual, increasing with years of service.
• Retirement – eligibility to participate in various state retirement systems (e.g., Louisiana State Employees Retirement System, Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana, Louisiana School Employees Retirement System).

Pay

The maximum salary for the Human Resources Analyst C level is $90,210.00. Starting biweekly rates (including Special Entrance Rate) are: Human Resources Analyst A – $1,616.00 biweekly; Human Resources Analyst B – $1,728.80 biweekly; Human Resources Analyst C – $1,944.80 biweekly.