Human Resources Specialist (Title VII / Grievance)

About the role

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to serve in the Employee Relations Unit within the Office of Management and Finance, Human Resources Section. This position serves as the agency’s subject matter expert for DOTD’s Internal Title VII Program and provides advanced-level support for grievance matters, employee relations issues, and compliance-related HR activities.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the agency’s subject matter expert and point of contact for Internal Title VII matters.
• Oversees and conducts investigations involving complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment.
• Advises management and executive staff on sensitive and confidential employee relations matters.
• Collaborates with State Civil Service, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding applicable matters.
• Coordinates complaints filed by DOTD employees with the EEOC and recommends appropriate actions or solutions.
• Counsels employees, supervisors, and appointing authorities regarding grievance procedures and employee relations issues.
• Reviews and analyzes grievance allegations, responses, documentation, and supporting information.
• Prepares reports, maintains complaint records, and ensures documentation is retained in accordance with agency requirements.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Communication: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Benefits

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.

Pay

This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,080.80.

Schedule

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