Human Resources Analyst - Wae

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections – Corrections Services

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center

St. Gabriel, LA

www.doc.louisiana.gov

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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, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.

Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Human Resources Analyst to support critical personnel and payroll functions within a fast-paced correctional environment. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate employee administration, compliance with Civil Service and departmental policies, and high-quality service to staff across the facility. We are looking for an analytical, organized HR professional who values integrity, teamwork, and the opportunity to contribute to the mission of a secure and rehabilitative institution.

• 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 that is also 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, alternate work schedules etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:

• Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
• Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

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

• Processes the full range of personnel and payroll actions needed to complete appointments, merit increases, promotions, transfers, separations, etc.
• Provides general, basic explanation of employee benefit programs and advises employees of various options available under some programs. Reviews benefits documents for accuracy and completeness; forwards to appropriate office.
• Reviews files on a routine basis to ensure that current descriptions are maintained for all positions.
• Provides assistance to agency personnel on routine or limited Civil Service rules, Federal and State laws, and department policies and procedures in assigned areas.
• Schedules employees for required training courses. Monitors and maintains records of completed course work.

• This position is a ‘when actually employed’ (WAE) position without benefits.

• IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS & C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check…