Human Resources Specialist (FMLA/ADA)

About This Job

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to support employee relations and leave administration within the Human Resources Section.

Job Duties and Other Information

• Administers and monitors FMLA requests in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act and the Statewide FMLA Policy.
• Guides employees, supervisors, managers, and HR staff regarding leave eligibility, rights, responsibilities, documentation, and required timeframes.
• Reviews leave requests and supporting medical documentation to determine eligibility and ensure appropriate administration.
• Communicates with employees, medical providers, supervisors, and management regarding leave status and additional information needed.
• Tracks leave balances, return-to-work dates, intermittent leave usage, certifications, recertifications, and required notices.
• Administers ADAAA accommodation requests, including coordinating interactive discussions and reviewing essential job functions.
• Researches and coordinates reasonable accommodation requests and makes recommendations to agency management.
• Administers and coordinates the agency’s Parental Leave Program in accordance with agency policy.
• Serves as the agency’s Crisis Leave Pool Program Manager and coordinates requests to donate or receive leave.
• Maintains confidential employee medical and personnel records and prepares leave-related reports as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants), a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees), or by detail to special duty.
• Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,080.80. Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.

How To Apply

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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in place of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy, please contact: Candace Rustad
Human Resources Manager
Office: 225-379-1239
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services, is available: Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.