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About This Job

The mission of Louisiana Public Broadcasting (LPB) is to provide programming that is intelligent, informative, educational, and entertaining. LPB connects the citizens of the state by creating content that showcases Louisiana's unique history, people, places, and events.

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Louisiana Educational Television Authority (LPB) is seeking an experienced and strategic HR Director A to oversee benefits administration, compliance reporting, and workforce programs.

This position leads employee relations functions, including investigations and disciplinary actions in accordance with State Civil Service Rules, and ensures agency-wide compliance with federal and state regulations.

Preference may be given to candidates who possess working knowledge of LaGov HCM and demonstrate strong expertise in public-sector HR practices.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, compliance-driven, and committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism, accountability, and service.

An Ideal Candidate Should Possess The Following Competencies:

Communicating Effectively:
The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

Demonstrating Accountability:
The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

Following Policies and Procedures:

The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.

Acting Decisively:
The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.

Acting with Ethics and Integrity:
The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Adapting to Change:
The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change.

Building and Supporting Teams:
The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

Building Trust:

The ability to create a safe and supportive environment where others feel comfortable speaking up, sharing ideas, and acknowledging mistakes.

Displaying Professionalism:
The ability to uphold workplace standards through consistent conduct, responsible communication, and consideration for others.

Leading Change:

The ability to lead people through change by setting a focused direction, building trust, addressing concerns, and supporting lasting results.

Minimum Qualifications


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Seven years of human resources experience; OR

Six years of full-time experience in any field plus four years of human resources experience; OR

A bachelor's degree plus four 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 three 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 Specification

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

Job Duties And Other Information


Job Duties:
Oversee benefits administration, retirement processing, insurance enrollments, and billing reconciliation in compliance with state and federal regulations.
Lead employee relations functions, including investigations and disciplinary actions in accordance with Civil Service Rules.
Administer and monitor the Performance Evaluation System (PES) to ensure agency-wide compliance.
Coordinate the agency's Affirmative Action Plan and manage State Civil Service audit responses.
Serve as CPTP/ORM Training Coordinator and oversee FCC and CPB HR compliance reporting.


Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type:
Probational


Location:
Baton Rouge, Louisiana


Work Schedule:
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday-Friday; however, varying work schedules are offered.


Division:
Administration Department (Human Resources)


Compensation:
The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Applicants that possess experience greater than the minimum qualifications may be considered for a salary higher than the minimum hiring rate utilizing State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g).

NOTE:

Regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career, and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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.


Contact Information:
Megan Wright

Louisiana Educational TV Authority

7733 Perkins Rd.

Baton Rouge, LA 70810


Email:

Louisiana Educational Television Authority is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

For more information on employment-related resources available for those with disabilities, refer to the Louisiana Employment Resource Guide(Download PDF reader).

LETA is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, LETA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor.

NOTE:

Prior to an appointment, the selected applicant must take and pass a drug screening test, possess a valid Louisiana Driver's License, and clear a background check.

All prospective new hires will be subject to employment eligibility verification via the federal government's E-verify system.

Louisiana 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

Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found at

Holidays 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 Governor

State 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 ). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana ),
Louisiana School Employees Retirement System ), among others

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Do 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)?

Yes
No
Required Question