HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER A

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HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER A

Salary

$5,375.00 - $10,546.00 Monthly

Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

SSD2026/NA/221556

Department

SSC Special School District

Opening Date

05/28/2026

Closing Date

6/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The Louisiana Special School District (LSSD) is an education service agency that provides services to the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired, and Special School Programs). The schools provide educational opportunities to students with low-incidence disabilities and a variety of unique needs.

We're Hiring: A Human Resources Manager!

Are you a people-focused leader with a passion for building strong teams and shaping positive workplace culture? Join us as our nextHuman Resources Manager! In this vital role, you’ll oversee all aspects of HR, from recruitment and employee relations to compliance and performance management. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, values collaboration, and is ready to make a real impact on our organization’s most important asset—our people.

Key qualities: Strategic mindset, exceptional interpersonal skills, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving.

Why us? Competitive benefits, a supportive leadership team, and a culture that truly values its employees.

Apply now and help us grow the team that makes everything possible.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

*Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

*Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

*Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

• Displaying Professionalism: The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

• Demonstrate Accountability:The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

• Focusing on Customers: The ability to understand and meet the needs, preferences, and experiences of internal and external customers.

• Thinking Strategically:The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.

• Solving Problems:The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.

• Working with Financial Information: The ability to interpret financial data, manage financial approvals, and ensure compliance to support informed decisions and promote transparency.

Minimum Qualifications

Seven years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of human resources experience; OR

A bachelor’s degree plus four 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 three 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 foundhere ( .

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

*Supervision, payroll reconciliation, payroll activities, i.e., off-cycles and payments

*Manage staff, including performing quality assurance reviews and internal controls processes.

*Manage teacher/educator issues such as leave earnings, contract payouts, leave payouts, and verification for certification applications

*Performance Evaluation monitoring and maintenance for teachers and educators.

*Conduct CPM activities for HR staff subordinates and engage in CPM Administrator activities.

*Workers Comp Administrator, ADA Administrator, Extended Sick Leave Administration

*Ensure all specialty type leaves and benefits are provided to employees; serve on Committees

Position-specific details:

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. The chosen application will be required to take a probationary appointment.

Location: The Human Resources Manager A position is located at the Louisiana Special School District.

Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

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). Resumeswill not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Human Resources

Louisiana Special School District

2888 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

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Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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

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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

• Yes

• No

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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

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If you answered Yes to the above question, please give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.

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Have you ever worked in a school setting?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have working knowledge of Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana, including the TRSL Employers Procedures Manual and proficient use of the on-line inquiry system?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have knowledge of the LaGov Payroll Systems, etc.?

• Yes

• No

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Do you have working experience entering data into the LaGov HCM system including all processes such as new hires, transfers, separations, insurance coverage, recurring deductions, etc?

• Yes

• No

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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - How well do you make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity, and honesty—even when it’s difficult or inconvenient?

• I ignore ethical standards, withhold information, or show bias or poor judgment.

• I follow rules, share information, and try to avoid ethical missteps.

• I act with integrity, respect confidentiality, and treat people fairly.

• I promote ethics, model transparency, and help others act with fairness across teams.

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AEI: Acting with Ethics and Integrity - 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.

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AC: Adapting to Change - How well do you stay flexible and adjust your behavior or work when things change?

• I resist change, struggle to adjust, and my performance suffers.

• I accept change with help and adjust slowly.

• I adjust quickly and stay effective during change.

• I lead through change and help others stay grounded and flexible.

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AC: Adapting to Change - 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.

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CE: 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.

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CE: 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.

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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

• I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.

• I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.

• I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.

• I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

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DA: Demonstrating Accountability - 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.

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FC: Focusing on Customers - How well do you understand and meet the needs of internal or external customers?

• I struggle to understand customer needs, provide clear information, or resolve issues.

• I respond to customer needs with some support and build basic working relationships.

• I understand customer needs, communicate clearly, and deliver timely, reliable service.

• I anticipate customer needs, build trust, and deliver personalized, proactive service.

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FC: Focusing on Customers - 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.

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TCr: Thinking Critically - How do you analyze information and draw meaningful conclusions from it?

• I miss key details or oversimplify information, and my conclusions may not be based on evidence.

• I try to analyze information, but I may overlook the relevance or credibility of my sources.

• I analyze key information, consider the evidence, and form logical conclusions based on credible sources.

• I uncover deeper insights by connecting different sources, questioning assumptions, and identifying patterns.

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TCr: Thinking Critically - 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.

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State of Louisiana

Address

1201 N 3rd St

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70802

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