Human Resources Director A bei State of Louisiana, LA

About the Department

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Job Duties:  

• Researches, develops, and directs the implementation of Port policies and procedures, employing applicable State and Federal regulations as they pertain to FMLA, ADA, Workers' Compensation, FLSA, Drug testing, etc., including complex Jones Act and Longshoreman regulations as they relate to Marine Personnel.

• Develop policies to implement discretionary authority for shift differential, special entrance rates, optional pay adjustments, reward and recognition, hazardous duty pay, and other special pay rules.

• Direct the production of an agency employee's policy and procedure manual. Updates the employees' manual, making required revisions and arranges dissemination. Ensures all required acknowledgment and receipt forms are obtained from employees.

• Acts as liaison between the agency and Civil Service representatives. Represents the agency at meetings with the Department of State Civil Service to discuss all human resources matters, including, but not limited to, position allocations, policy approval, appeals, layoff avoidance activities, and to develop layoff plans, etc. Advises agency management of courses of action to take in reorganization matters.

• Designated team member, on special assignments and projects - providing Human Resources/Personnel aspects, insight, and point of view on the matters. Collaborate with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, Legal Counsel, and other department heads when working on special assignments and projects requiring Human Resources Involvement. Acts as liaison between Administration and staff when implementing special procedures or processes.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:   Probational

Career Progression:  This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.

Compensation:  The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.   

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

How 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. 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.

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