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Human Resources Analyst A - C

  • Full Time, onsite
  • Louisiana Department of Health
  • Baton Rouge, United States of America
Salary undisclosed

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The Louisiana Department of Health is dedicated to fulfilling its mission through direct provision of quality services, the development and stimulation of services of others, and the utilization of available resources in the most effective manner.

LDH serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities.

About this position:

This position is located within the Louisiana Department of Health / Office of the Secretary / Human Resources / East Baton Rouge

Announcement Number: OS/DRT/200017

Cost Center: 3071030800

Position Number(s): 204486

This vacancy is being announced as a Classified position and may be filled as a Job appointment, Probationary or Promotional appointment.

(Job appointments are temporary appointments that may last up to 48 months)

AN IDEAL CANIDATE SHOULD POSESS THE FOLLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

  • Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
  • Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standards.
  • Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.

NOTE REGARDING THE ADVERTISED PAY:

This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Human Resources Analyst A, B, or C level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant.

Please click on the below links to learn more about each job level:

State Civil Service Job Information Finder

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.

  • Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Deanda Thymes

[email protected]

LDH/HUMAN RESOURCES

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.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A baccalaureate degree.

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Six years of full-time work experience in any field may be substituted for the required baccalaureate degree.

Candidates without a baccalaureate degree may combine work experience and college credit to substitute for the baccalaureate degree as follows:

A maximum of 120 semester hours may be combined with experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

30 to 59 semester hours credit will substitute for one year of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

60 to 89 semester hours credit will substitute for two years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

90 to 119 semester hours credit will substitute for three years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

120 or more semester hours credit will substitute for four years of experience towards the baccalaureate degree.

College credit earned without obtaining a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for a maximum of four years full-time work experience towards the baccalaureate degree. Candidates with 120 or more semester hours of credit, but without a degree, must also have at least two years of full-time work experience to substitute for the baccalaureate degree.

NOTE:

Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Job Concepts

Function of Work:

To perform diversified and technical tasks in the maintenance of human resources functions.

Level of Work:

Entry.

Supervision Received:

Direct from a Human Resources Supervisor, Human Resources Specialist, or higher level administrative official.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Location of Work:

May be used by all state agencies.

Job Distinctions:

Differs from Human Resources Analyst B by the absence of experienced level human resources responsibilities.

Please refer to the approved DSCS Allocation Criteria Memorandum for specific allocation requirements.

Examples of Work

Duties include, but are not limited to:

50% Serves as one of the department's technical consultants on the Office of Group Benefits (0GB) Program and the Flexible Benefits Plan. Requires in-depth knowledge of the 0GB plan document and the Flexible Benefits Plan, eligibility requirements, HIPPA portability regulations, Affordable Care Act (ACA) guidelines, pre-existing condition requirements, etc. Provides consultation to LDH EA staff, Program Offices, Facilities HR Staff, and employees relating to 0GB Program. Serves as one of the contact persons for the Department with plan representatives and is responsible for disseminating information department-wide. May attend 0GB meetings when there are proposed changes to plans. Reviews and evaluates changes/proposed changes in the benefit program and advises LDH Human Resources Director of impact to employees and/or the need to review Department policies/procedures. May assist in coordinating the annual enrollment schedule for the headquarter bureaus/divisions. Performs the reconciliation process for 0GB invoices and deductions for active employees in LDH and surviving spouses. Monitors reports for LASERS retirees to assure proper insurance coverage and payment of premiums. Maintains records of funds received from employees on leave without pay and retirees for payment of insurance premiums.

Serves as one of the Benefits Processors for the more complex benefits activities (late Applicants and Family Status Changes) that may result in benefits/plan changes for LOH statewide. Handles complex insurance and flexible benefits enrollments/changes/terminations that may require an in-depth knowledge for the Section 125 IRS rules and OGB rules/procedures. Must evaluate the change in the employee's benefit plan to determine whether the split premium will result and if so: enter appropriate entries into LaGOV HCM to correct the premium amounts. Processes annual enrollment documents. Run reports from LaGOV HCM to identify deductions not taken due to the employee being on leave without pay. Assesses need for and makes appropriate entries into LaGOV HCM to recover the employee and/or state share of health insurance premiums. Monitors reports to identify employees on leave without pay and on FMLA so that entries can be made to remit the employee's share to OGB from LDH funds: Generate journal vouchers to AFS for state share entries.

Adhere to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) federal guidelines by offering insurance to new hires and/or rehired retirees (individuals did not continue coverage upon retirement) or waive coverage. During each annual enrollment, all employees who choose to waive insurance coverage through LDH/OGB will sign a waiver form for the upcoming plan year. Monitors the ACA report and enters corresponding information to generate a 1095C for tax purposes.

50% Serves as one of the department's technical consultants regarding miscellaneous deductions (miscellaneous vendor insurance, credit unions, United Way, etc.). Receives and disseminates information department-wide regarding these entities. Provides consultation to LDH EA staff, Program Offices, and Facilities HR staff, managers/supervisors, and employees. Audits documents submitted fro miscellaneous deductions for completeness and accuracy and inputs into laGOV HCM system. Review reports to verify accuracy of deductions against source documents. If errors are detected, researches the error and make corrective action, as necessary. Prepares and calculates adjustments to correct miscellaneous insurance overpayment/underpayment per information from the insurance provider or employee in accordance with federal guidelines governing the Flexible Benefits Plan, inputs in the LaGOV HCM system. Responsible for running reports from LaGOV HCM to identify discrepancies between the Flex Benefits options and the miscellaneous deductions set up.

Assist and process retirement for employees through counseling and completion of all retirement[1]related documents. Enter retirement action in LaGOV HCM and submits documents to the appropriate retirement agency.

Receives FMLA Alert Form from employee, agency supervisor, manager, etc., and required medical documents from employee; reviews all information to determine approval or disapproval of FMLA entitlement in accordance with LDH Policy and Federal regulations. When necessary, consult with Human Resources Specialist on issues that are more complex.

May conduct orientation concerning benefits.

Performs other duties as assigned