Human Resources Analyst A -Human Resources Analyst C

Salary : $3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly Location : Baton Rouge, LA Job Type: Classified Job Number: OS/PAW/218188 Department: LDH-Office of Secretary Opening Date: 03/02/2026 Closing Date: 3/8/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana. Learn more about the Louisiana Department of Health Bring your expertise to a dynamic HR role where you'll serve as a key technical consultant for the Office of Group Benefits (OGB) and the Flexible Benefits Plan. This position manages complex benefits enrollments, reconciliations, retirement, and FMLA processes, and ensures compliance with ACA, HIPAA, and Section 125 regulations. You'll advise leadership on benefit changes, serve as a liaison with plan representatives, and play a critical role in safeguarding accurate payroll deductions and insurance coverage for employees across the department. If you're detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to make a meaningful impact in statewide benefits administration, we encourage you to apply.An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies: Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement. Following Policies and Procedures: The 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 Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning. 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. 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: Serves as a technical consultant for the Office of Group Benefits (OGB) and Flexible Benefits Plan, providing expert guidance on eligibility, HIPAA portability, ACA compliance, Section 125 regulations, and plan provisions to staff, leadership, and employees statewide. Administers complex benefit enrollments, late applications, family status changes, terminations, and annual enrollment processes, ensuring accurate entries and premium adjustments in LaGov HCM. Performs reconciliation of OGB invoices and payroll deductions for active employees, retirees, and surviving spouses; monitors leave without pay and FMLA reports to ensure proper premium collection and remittance. Ensures Affordable Care Act compliance by offering coverage to eligible employees, monitoring ACA reports, processing waiver documentation, and generating 1095-C reporting information. Oversees and audits miscellaneous deductions (vendor insurance, credit unions, United Way, etc.), verifies accuracy against source documents, researches discrepancies, and processes corrections in LaGov HCM. Assists employees with retirement counseling and documentation, processes retirement actions in LaGov HCM, and reviews FMLA requests to determine eligibility in accordance with policy and federal regulations. Reviews proposed benefit program changes, advises leadership on potential impact, disseminates information department-wide, participates in meetings, and supports special projects and compliance initiatives to ensure smooth Payroll and Benefits operations. Position-Specific Details: Location: Office of Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as aProbationary appointment, Promotional appointment or Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) Cost Center: 3071030800 Position Number(s): 50688102 Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, B, or C determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series. Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER) of Human Resources Analyst A - $20.20 hr / $1,616.00 bi-weekly Human Resources Analyst B - $21.61 hr / $1,728.80 bi-weekly Human Resources Analyst C - $24.31 hr / $1,944.80 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. Contact Information: Patricia Walker LA Department of Health (LDH) Division of Human Resources PO Box 4818 Baton Rouge, LA 70821 225-342-6477 This organization participates in E-Verify, and for more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. LDH supports Louisiana's commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Information on Louisiana Works and Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here. LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive, diverse workforce, and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor. 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 Parental Leave - Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found at 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 (). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (), among others 01 CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on? I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience. I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded. I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well. I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences. 02 CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 03 FPP - 26: Following Policies and Procedures - How well do you apply rules, policies, and procedures in your work? I struggle to follow rules or apply policies correctly, which can lead to confusion or mistakes. I follow rules with support and help correct issues, but I sometimes apply policies inconsistently. I apply and explain policies accurately, adapt to routine situations, and help improve procedures. I guide others in applying policies, prevent compliance issues, and improve procedures based on experience. 04 FPP - 26: Following Policies and Procedures - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 05 MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - How do you make decisions when faced with choices, risks, or limited information? I make reactive or delayed decisions and sometimes overlook risks, priorities, or potential bias. I try to weigh options but struggle when there's uncertainty, competing priorities, or unclear outcomes. I make timely, well-reasoned decisions by using available information, context, and trade-offs. I make sound decisions in complex situations, lead others through ambiguity, and adapt as new information emerges. 06 MAJ - 26: Making Accurate Judgments - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid. 07 To ensure compliance with LDH Nepotism Policy#41, if you have any immediate family members that are currently employed by LDH, please list the name and relationship. Please type "N/A" if no immediate family members are employed by LDH. Required Question

Created: 2026-03-10