Posting number: 413-26-113
Department: DOC-Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Job classification: HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST A
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Corrections, Human Resources
SummaryLouisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
ELAYN HUNT CORRECTIONAL CENTER
St. Gabriel, 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, working in a correctional facility where professionalism, resilience, and teamwork are essential.
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Analyst to join our team. The ideal candidate will support a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, classification, and personnel administration. This position plays a key role in ensuring the facility’s HR operations run efficiently and in accordance with state policies and procedures- 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’sMAYbe an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.
Please visit our website by clicking here to learn more about DOC, our facilities, and our mission.
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.
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. QualificationsThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Supplemental information
Job Duties:
• Assist with recruitment and selection activities, including posting vacancies, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and processing hiring paperwork.
• Maintain and update employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state and departmental policies.
• Provide support in classification and compensation matters, including position reviews, job analysis, and salary determinations.
• Process personnel actions such as promotions, reallocations, separations, and disciplinary documents in accordance with Civil Service rules.
• Serve as a resource to employees and supervisors by responding to inquiries related to HR policies, leave programs, benefits, and workplace procedures.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR procedures, ensuring consistency and compliance across the facility.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: PROBATION, or PROMOTION OF A PERMANENT, CLASSIFIED LOUISIANA STATE EMPLOYEE
- Current permanent status classified LA 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 permanent position become available, the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER)at each level. However, the salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
- Human Resources Analyst A has an SER of $20.20 per hour
- Human Resources Analyst B has an SER of $21.61 per hour
- Human Resources Analyst C has an SER of $24.31 per hour
Career Progression Group: HUMAN RESOURCES A, B, OR C
- Filled at the highest level of experience of the selected applicant.
- Salary depends on the level of experience.
Other Important Information:
- IMPORTANT: In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), to be considered for employment, by answering ‘YES’ to the PREA question.
- Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire.
- Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
- This is a 24-hour facility.
- This Agency is a Drug-Free Workplace.
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 this job title 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 on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
- There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
- To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE.
The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor, including disability.
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Hilary Dugar
Human Resources Department
Elayn Hunt Correctional Center
Ph: (225) 319-4128
Fax: (225) 319-4592