Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

The Louisiana State Treasurer's Office in Baton Rouge, Louisiana is seeking a highly motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented Human Resources Specialist to join its Human Resources team. This position serves as an advanced-level human resources professional and technical resource responsible for providing comprehensive HR services to employees and management. The successful candidate will independently perform specialized work in employee administration, payroll, benefits, recruitment, performance management, training, organizational management, employee relations, and HR compliance.
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. 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.
As a Human Resources Specialist, you will serve as a key resource for employees, supervisors, and management and will be responsible for a wide variety of complex and time-sensitive human resources activities, including:

Processing and auditing personnel and payroll transactions in the LaGov HCM system.
Reviewing payroll, attendance, leave, deductions, benefits, and other employee data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Performing salary determinations, service calculations, leave service date adjustments, retirement eligibility reviews, and other personnel-related calculations.
Administering employee benefits, including health and life insurance, retirement, deferred compensation, supplemental benefits, qualifying life events, and annual enrollment.
Coordinating recruitment and staffing activities, including vacancy announcements, applicant qualification reviews, hiring processes, pre-employment requirements, and onboarding.
Providing guidance to employees and management regarding State Civil Service Rules, payroll and benefits procedures, personnel transactions, agency policies, and other HR-related matters.
Coordinating and monitoring Continuous Performance Management (CPM), employee training, and other compliance requirements.
Assisting with organizational management, position administration, position descriptions, classification activities, employee relations matters, and special HR projects.
Maintaining confidential personnel and payroll records in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, retention requirements, and agency policies.
Working closely with State Civil Service, the Office of State Uniform Payroll, the Office of Group Benefits, LASERS, TRSL, the Office of Technology Services, and other governmental entities.
Current permanent status classified employees may be required to accept a probational appointment in lieu of promotion if selected.
Human Resources Specialist: Starting rate of $26.01/hourly; $The maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title and NOT the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire. Detail-oriented – understands that even a small error in personnel, payroll, benefits, or employee records can have significant consequences.
Trustworthy and discreet – exercises sound judgment and maintains the confidentiality of sensitive employee, payroll, and personnel information.
Applicants with experience providing "one-stop-shop" human resources services for a state agency are encouraged 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. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

If using college experience to qualify, a copy of your college transcript MUST be attached to your application (PDF format preferred). The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
The Louisiana Department of Treasury is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.