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Human Resources Manager B



The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.

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Lead, Advise, and Make a Difference at LDH! Join the Louisiana Department of Health as a high-level Human Resources leader and help shape HR programs that impact employees across the department. This dynamic role provides strategic leadership over classification, compensation, employee relations, recruitment, and other critical HR functions, while also serving as a key advisor on workforce and emergency preparedness matters. If you’re ready to bring your HR expertise to a role with statewide impact, we invite you to apply and help move LDH forward!

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

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

Job Duties:

  • Directs, manages, and evaluates department-wide human resources programs, including classification and compensation, and performance management. 

  • Serves as an ADA Coordinator

  • Provides leadership and guidance to Human Resources Managers and staff, establishes program goals and work standards, and evaluates program effectiveness.

  • Provides strategic HR guidance and technical assistance to LDH 24-hour facilities to ensure compliance with LDH policies, Civil Service Rules, and LaGov HCM requirements. 

  • Advises the Human Resources Director and department leadership on HR policies, procedures, and the potential impact of changes in federal and state laws, regulations, and Civil Service Rules. 

  • Serves as the primary Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for HR, coordinating with management and governmental entities to ensure statewide readiness for emergency situations and human resources needs. 

  • Represents LDH at State Civil Service hearings, Commission meetings, and other meetings with employees, department management, Civil Service officials, and professional organizations. 

  • Serves on committees and task forces addressing human resources matters and recommends new or revised policies and procedures to improve the effectiveness of LDH's HR programs.


Position-Specific Details:

Location: Office of the Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment or Promotional appointment 

Cost Center: 3071030800

Position Number(s):  188885

Compensation:  This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER):

Human Resources Manager B - $35.22 / $2,817.60 bi-weekly



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.

For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.


Contact Information:

Deanda Thymes

Deanda.Thymes@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477


This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.

LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.

LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

Date Posted
08/19/2026
Job Reference
OS/DRT/224997
Organization
LDH-Office of Secretary
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Category
Human Resources
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