Find The RightJob.
Human Resources Specialist
Salary
$4,099.00 - $8,044.00 Monthly
Location
Kenner, LA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
220916
Department
East Jefferson Levee District
Opening Date
05/08/2026
Closing Date
5/13/2026 11:59 PM Central
About this Job
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The successful candidate must possess strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interpret and apply Civil Service Rules, HR policies, and employment regulations in a consistent and professional manner. Key competencies include effective communication, attention to detail, confidentiality, problem-solving, customer service, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced public sector environment. Experience providing guidance to managers and employees, coordinating HR processes, and delivering training or presentations is highly valuable in this role.
This opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to a mission-driven public agency responsible for protecting the citizens and infrastructure of Southeast Louisiana. The position provides meaningful involvement in strategic workforce initiatives, employee development, operational support, and agency-wide HR operations while working closely with leadership, law enforcement personnel, operational teams, and executive staff across the organization
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
Our mission is to ensure the physical, operational and financial integrity of the regional flood risk management system, in southeastern Louisiana as a defense against floods and storm surge from hurricanes. We accomplish this mission by working with local, regional, state and federal partners to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain projects that will reduce the probability and risk of flooding for the residents and businesses within our jurisdiction.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
This position serves as a key member of the Human Resources team for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E), supporting a diverse workforce across multiple operational and administrative departments. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Director, the incumbent performs a broad range of human resources functions including employee relations, recruitment and selection, onboarding, classification and compensation support, performance management, policy interpretation, workforce planning, and compliance with Louisiana State Civil Service Rules and applicable state and federal employment laws.
The successful candidate must possess strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to interpret and apply Civil Service Rules, HR policies, and employment regulations in a consistent and professional manner. Key competencies include effective communication, attention to detail, confidentiality, problem-solving, customer service, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced public sector environment. Experience providing guidance to managers and employees, coordinating HR processes, and delivering training or presentations is highly valuable in this role.
This opportunity offers a unique chance to contribute to a mission-driven public agency responsible for protecting the citizens and infrastructure of Southeast Louisiana. The position provides meaningful involvement in strategic workforce initiatives, employee development, operational support, and agency-wide HR operations while working closely with leadership, law enforcement personnel, operational teams, and executive staff across the organization
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
- Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.
- Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
- Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.
- Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.
- Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance.
- Managing Meetings: The ability to plan and lead productive meetings that engage participants and drive outcomes.
- Thinking Strategically: The ability to anticipate trends, understand context, and align actions with long-term priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
Six years of human resources experience; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus three 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 two 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.
Six years of full-time experience in any field plus three years of human resources experience; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus three 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 two 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:
- Trains HR Analyst on the day-to-day operations of this HR Office.
- Conducts onboarding and offboarding for prospective and current employees. Ensures that all actions are taken in
- Trains staff on the interpretation and implementation of Civil Service Rules, HR policies, and state and federal laws.
- Creates and maintains personnel files, including public record file, confidential file, CPM file, and LASERS file.
- Provides guidance and assistance to hiring managers and supervisors regarding recruitment and retention efforts.
- Advises evaluating supervisors on the CPM process by guiding setting expectations, addressingperformance concerns, timelines, and deadlines.
- Serves as liaison on unemployment claims, providing information and assistance as needed, including appeals documents
- Advises department leaders and Finance department management on workforce planning by position for annual budget bydepartment.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment
Career Progression: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Applicantsare responsible forchecking the status of their application todeterminewhere they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information islocatedunder 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:
Sage Celestin
East Jefferson Levee District
(504)286-3112
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:
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 https://info.groupbenefits.org/
Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leave
More information can be found at https://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx
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.
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 (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system
- Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),
- Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others
Similar jobs
HR Support Officer
Halo Tuition Academy
Lahore, Pakistan
about 14 hours ago
HR Specialist - Saudi National
Facilities Network Solutions Company
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
about 14 hours ago
HR Officer
Anwar Khawaja Industries Pvt. Limited
Sialkot, Pakistan
about 14 hours ago
HR
Plus 965 Trading W.L.L
Manama, Bahrain
about 14 hours ago
© 2026 Qureos. All rights reserved.