Human Resources Supervisor



Human Resources Supervisor

Salary

$4,387.00 - $8,608.00 Monthly

Location

Jackson, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

ELMHS4.1.25HRSUP

Department

LDH-Office of Behavioral Health

Opening Date

04/01/2025

Closing Date

4/8/2025 11:59 PM Central

Supplemental Information

This vacancy is located in the Hiring/Org mgmt./ Class & Pay in the Human Resources Department of Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System in Jackson, LA (East Feliciana Parish). ELMHS is the largest 24-hour, multi-site, state psychiatric complex, comprised of residential, outpatient and inpatient services.

*This posting may be used to fill vacancies in other divisions or units at Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System within 90 days of closing.

The position may be filled as either a Probational or Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency wide permanent status employees); by Detail to Special Duty; or as a part-time, temporary WAE. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointed if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available.


SER (Special Entrance Rate):
 Supervisor $1948.80/bi-weekly


Premium Pay (paid per hour worked):
 Facility Longevity in Human Resources: starting at $1.00/per hour worked


Salary is negotiable based on experience.  

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of work experience.  An application may be considered incomplete if the work experience and education sections are not completed.
 
Please list all work experience.

 

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.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact:
LDH- ELMHS Human Resources
Jackson, LA  70748

225-634-0680

Minimum Qualifications

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 Concepts

Function of Work:
To serve as a supervisor in the management of a human resources program.

Level of Work:
Supervisor.

Supervision Received:
Direct from a higher level Human Resource Manager, Human Resources Director or higher level administrative official.

Supervision Exercised:
Direct over two or more subordinates, one of which must be a professional human resources position.

Location of Work:
May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:
Differs from the Human Resources Specialist by the supervision of two or more subordinates, one of which must be a professional Human Resources position.

Differs from Human Resources Manager A by the absence of management responsibility of a human resources program.

Please refer to the approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum for specific allocation requirements.

Examples of Work

Develops and recommends policies, procedures, and long and short-range goals relative to human resources program.

Establishes priorities and work standards of assigned program in order to meet agency goals and objectives.

Review results of studies and explains results to agency management.

Explains alternative solutions to complex allocation or evaluation problems.

Requests re-evaluation of new or revised jobs.

Supervises staff in conducting detailed salary surveys and other research. Analyzes data and determines problem areas. Prepares documentation of findings for submission to Civil Service.

Revises salary levels proposed by management, ensuring consistency within existing organizational patterns. Meets with Civil Service representatives to solicit advice regarding
the most appropriate pay mechanism to address specific pay issues.

Drafts disciplinary actions for review by the human resource director and agency legal counsel.

May represent the agency at Civil Service hearings.

Counsels employees and management on applicable Civil Service rules and state and federal laws pertinent to employee relations activities.

Participates in the development of agency policy regarding employee assistance. May counsel employees with personal problems that affect work performance and make
referrals for professional assistance. Acts as liaison between employees and supervisors.

Investigates complaints of discrimination or sexual harassment brought through internal complaint procedures. Recommends resolution to the Human Resource Director.

Analyzes hiring and promotional practices to ensure that the agency is in compliance with federal law.

Interprets Civil Service rules and regulations and departmental policies and procedures regarding personnel actions for management, employees, and applicants.

Ensures that benefit options are adequately explained to all employees.

Manages recruiting, selection, and placement activities for the agency. Advises agency management and supervisors of best method of filling vacancies.

Reviews all applications and determines what field or job applicants are best suited for and provides this information to supervisors as needed.

Assesses and evaluates the management of human resources programs, guidelines and principles that affect program needs.

Participates in departmental strategic planning.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. 

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:


Insurance Coverage   More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:
  • 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

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works).  These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):
  • Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
  • Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
  • Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

01
Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge?
  • Yes
  • No
02
If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
03
Do you have experience working in LaGov HCM?
  • Yes
  • No
04
Are you familiar with NEOGOV?
  • Yes
  • No
05
Do you possess certification by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR), a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), a Certified Professional (CP) or a Senior Certified Professional (SCP)?
  • Yes
  • No
06
Do you have any HR supervisory experience? If you have experience as an HR Supervisor, briefly describe your experience below. If none, please enter N/A.
07
Are you a current employee of Eastern Louisiana Mental Health System (ELMHS)?
  • Yes
  • No

Required Question

Employer
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462