Human Resources Analyst , B, Or C

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

Louisiana State Penitentiary, Angola, LA

At the Louisiana Department of Corrections, our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen communities through fair, professional, and responsive corrections services. We are committed to protecting the people of Louisiana with integrity, accountability, and a deep respect for the rights and dignity of all.

This is an opportunity to become part of a dedicated team supporting public safety, where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Serves Human Resources for the Louisiana State Penitentiary.

This facility is a multi‑custody field operation that houses adult male offenders of all custody levels – minimum, medium, maximum (death row), and protective custody.

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues.
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including a defined‑benefit pension plan, health insurance available post‑retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, and alternative work schedules. Alternative work schedules, including 4/10’s, may be available for certain positions.

Please visit our website to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support or rely on the services provided.
• Managing Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.
• Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

• Three years of human resources experience; or
• Six years of full‑time experience in any field; or
• A bachelor’s degree.
• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience toward the six years of full‑time work experience. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours, which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience.

• Responsible for processing the full range of personnel and payroll actions including appointments, performance adjustments, promotions, rehires, reallocations, transfers, separations, etc., and certifying all related job, personnel, salary, costing, and organizational information. Ensures all transactions comply with Civil Service rules, regulations, federal and state laws, and internal department policies.
• Responsible for Data Integrity Assurance of biweekly payroll reports to ensure compliance with Civil Service rules and regulations, Office of Statewide Uniform Payroll, and federal and state laws and guidelines, proper salary objects classification, and accuracy of employee gross pay and deductions.
• Provides and processes employee benefit information related to health, life and miscellaneous insurances, worker’s compensation, transitional duty, Family Medical Leave Act, flexible spending accounts, Affordable Care Act, Americans with Disability Act, etc.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.
• Works with all employees and new hires, prospective employees, the public, inmates, etc.

Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE

• Current permanent status classified Louisiana State employees may be required to accept a probational appointment if accepted.
• An employee selected for a promotion may be required to serve a trial detail prior to being permanently promoted.
• This posting may also be used to fill a vacancy as a temporary job appointment. If filled as a temporary job appointment, should a…