HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A/B/C/SPECIALIST
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HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A/B/C/SPECIALIST
Salary
$3,127.00 - $6,136.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
403CO-218107-GOL
Department
Office of Juvenile Justice
Opening Date
02/27/2026
Closing Date
3/6/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description
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About this Job
Office of Juvenile Justice-Central Office
7919 Independence Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70806
State Police Bldg. 1st Floor
https://ojj.la.gov/location/ojj-central-office
The Louisiana Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) is committed to protecting the public by providing safe and effective individualized services to youth, who will become productive, law-abiding citizens. We are seeking Human Resources professionals to support our mission by contributing to critical HR functions that directly impact our workforce and service delivery. Whether you're a highly experienced HR professional or aspiring to become one, if you have a passion for public service and a desire to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. Come grow with us at OJJ!
A PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING CORE COMPETENCIES:
Communicating Effectively:Communicates clearly, listens actively, and explains complex ideas well.
Demonstrating Accountability:Owns results, meets standards, and responds to feedback professionally.
Following Policies and Procedures:Applies and explains policies accurately, adapts in routine cases, and helps improve procedures.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity:Acts with integrity, respects confidentiality, and treats people fairly.
Adapting to Change:Adjusts quickly and stays effective during change.
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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspxJobCode=170800) .
Job Duties and Other Information
Job Duties:
Employee Administration & Benefits (60%)
Processes and audits personnel actions in LA GOV HCM, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Civil Service rules and OJJ policies.
Provides guidance on payroll, benefits, leave, and HR policies; resolves employee concerns and data discrepancies.
Manages promotions, appointments, reallocations, and other personnel actions.
Ensures accurate benefits processing and reporting to OGB, LASERS, TRSL, and other regulatory entities.
Calculates leave accruals, payouts, and retroactive adjustments; prevents payroll errors through thorough review.
Ensures job postings and hiring actions meet Civil Service and Executive Order requirements.
Recruitment, Placement & Selection (30%)
Manages recruitment activities in LaCareers, including requisitions, postings, qualification reviews, and compliance audits.
Advises supervisors on hiring processes, pay policies, and documentation standards.
Administration & Support (10%)
Maintains HR files, correspondence, and tracking systems.
Recommends policy or procedure updates.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Physical & Other Requirements
Primarily sedentary work with minimal physical effort.
Must be able to perform duties safely without posing risk to self or others.
Position-Specific Details:
Work Location: This vacancy is located at the Office of Juvenile Justice Central Office in Baton Rouge, LA.
Appointment Type: Full time, Probational
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, B, C, or Specialist.
Compensation:
TheHuman Resource Analyst A(AS-613) title has a Special Entrance Rateof $$1,616.00 biweekly.
TheHuman Resource Analyst B(AS-614) title has a Special Entrance Rateof $1,728.80 biweekly.
TheHuman Resource Analyst C(AS-616) title has a Special Entrance Rateof $1,944.80 biweekly.
TheHuman Resource Specialist(AS-617) title has a Special Entrance Rateof $2,080.80 biweekly.
The incumbent of this position must not have been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed inR.S. 15:587.1 (c) (https://legis.la.gov/Legis/Law.aspxp=y&d=79264) .
The Office of Juvenile Justice is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required 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.
In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of Juvenile Justice to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment.
If you are contacted for an interview, please let us know at that time if you will need special accommodations.
NOTE: Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Garilyn London
OJJ/ Human Resources
Garilyn.London@la.gov
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave- Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your Retirement System.mp4) 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
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Are you a current classified employee of the Office of Juvenile Justice serving with permanent status
Yes
No
02
Are you currently under indictment for a felony charge or 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
03
If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc.), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
04
Have you been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt, or implied threats of force, or coercion, or where the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse
Yes
No
05
If so, when If "NO", enter N/A.
06
Have you ever been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in any sexual activity in the community or confinement setting
Yes
No
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If so, when If "NO", enter N/A.
08
Have you ever engaged in sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility or juvenile facility or any other facility type (as defined in 42 U.S.C 1997)
Yes
No
09
If so, when If "NO", enter N/A.
10
Have you ever been convicted or pled nolo contendere to a crime listed in R.S. 15:587.1 (c)
Yes
No
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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.
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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.
13
DA - 26: 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.
14
DA - 26: 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.
15
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.
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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.
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If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Office of Juvenile Justice Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Office of Juvenile Justice, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Office of Juvenile Justice that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Office of Juvenile Justice. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting.
Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present.
No. Do not contact my employers, past or present.
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State of Louisiana
Address
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Phone
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