Human Resources Specialist

Louisiana Special School District (LSSD) is an education service agency that 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.

The Human Resources Specialist will assist with day-to‑day HR functions including hiring, onboarding, employee support, and compliance. This position plays a key role in maintaining effective HR operations and supporting our workforce.

• 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 and/or rely on the services provided.
• Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
• Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
• Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.
• Adapting to Change: The ability to adjust plans, expectations, and behaviors in response to change.
• Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to accept ownership for your actions, behaviors, performance, and decisions.
• Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.
• Demonstrating Persistence: The ability to achieve goals by overcoming adversity.
• Developing Performance: The ability to assist others in advancing their skills, knowledge, and performance levels over time.

• 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.

• Responsible for extensive/specialized unclassified and teacher employment‑related tasks.
• Responsible for employee administration, salary/payroll administration, staffing, Teachers Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL), leave management, and a working knowledge of the LaGov HCM system.
• Knowledge of State Civil Service (DSCS) Rules, State and Federal laws, SSD policies and procedures, and school system operations.
• Knowledge of the Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE) Bulletin 1491, Teacher Benefit Law, and Bulletin 746, LA Standards for State Certification of School Personnel.

• Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional. The chosen applicant will be required to take a probationary appointment.
• Location: The Human Resources Specialist position is located in the Human Resources Department at the Louisiana Special School District.
• Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday.

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.

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.

Alicia Holmes, HR Specialist
Louisiana Special School District
2888 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820

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