HUMAN RESOURCES SPECIALIST

About This JobThe Louisiana Special School District (LSSD) is an education service agency who 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. This position is in the Human Resources Office at the LSSD and is responsible for delivery of unique human resource services that are applicable to local schools and state agency functions.

While compliance is paramount to state laws, rules and regulations, it is just as well paramount to the statutes that govern educational staff and students. We are looking for a Human Resources Specialist who has subject matter expertise for providing benefits administration for employees who fall into education and state agency categories and who are on a variety of employment terms, i. e. , academic year, fiscal year and calendar year.

This is a highly complex and technical position with functions that require vast knowledge in insurance, retirement (Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System and Teachers’ Retirement System), Deferred Compensation for educators and regular state employees, ADA, FMLA and other benefits subject areas. An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies: Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided. Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources. Making Accurate Judgements:

The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards. Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively. Demonstrate Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance and decisions. Demonstrate Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals. Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.

If you're compassionate, organized, and thrive in a people-centered environment, this could be the opportunity for you!Minimum QualificationsSix years of human resources experience; ORSix years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; ORA bachelor’s degree plus three years of human resources experience; ORAn 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. 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other InformationReconcile any discrepancies reflected on the Monthly Invoice, Flexible Benefits Reconciliation Report and the agency's Employee Monitoring Report (EMR) by ensuring coverage changes have been recorded, premium amounts have been adjusted accordingly, and billing amounts are correct. Determine the need for adjustments, refunds and/or payments. Determines employee eligibility and ensures proper enrollment into the desired retirement plan and system.

Communicate with OGB and statewide retirement systems, as needed to resolve discrepancies on the OGB invoicing monitoring report. Audit state share health/life premiumsManage the HCM processes for pro-rating insurance premium deductions for 9 and 10-month staff and for making changes due to Annual Enrollment. Reconcile premium deductions owed for the summer months and make deduction changes in HCM to ensure correct premiums are deducted for the year. Administer the FMLA program according to the mandates of the Family Medical Leave Act as stated in the agency policy determining employee eligibility for FMLA and maintaining records for those who qualify.

Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job AppointmentWork Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8: 00 am-4: 30 pm Monday - Friday. Flexible work schedules may be available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position for which you are applying. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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. For More Information Regarding This Vacancy, Please Contact: Louisiana Special School District2888 Brightside DriveBaton Rouge, LA 70820Human Resources(225) 757-3398Louisiana 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 https: //info. groupbenefits. org/Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays 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 GovernorState 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 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 others01Describe your experience with Louisiana state government benefits programs and provide specific examples. 02Describe your experience with LaGov HCM (SAP) navigation, entering and extracting data and generating reports. Provide specific examples. 03Do you have HR benefits experience in a school setting? If yes, provide specific examples. 04FC: Rate your ability to focus on customers based on our definition: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable focusing on customers2= I have limited experience or require assistance to focus on customers3= I can focus on customers4= I can focus on customers and help others improve their ability to focus on customers05FC: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 06DIn: Rate your ability to demonstrate initiative based on our definition: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable demonstrating initiative2= I have limited experience or require assistance to demonstrate initiative3= I can demonstrate initiative4= I can and help others improve their ability to demonstrate initiative07DIn: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 08DA: Rate your ability to demonstrate accountability based on our definition: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.

1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable demonstrating accountability2= I have limited experience or require assistance to demonstrate accountability3= I can demonstrate accountability4= I can demonstrate accountability and help others improve their ability to demonstrate accountability09DA: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 10Do you possess 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)?YesNo Required Question