HR Analyst A-C (Hiring)
Salary $2,922.00 - $5,734.00 Monthly LocationJackson, LA Job Type Classified Job Number ELMHS1.23.26HRA Department LDH-Office of Behavioral Health Opening Date 01/23/2026 Closing Date 1/30/2026 11:59 PM Central About this Job ------------------ Division: Within the Human Resources Department at ELMHS Located in Jackson, LA The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana THE IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: Focusing on Customers: The ability to serve the needs of those who support and/or rely on the services provided.Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to form an opinion objectively and decisively based on relevant information and in accordance with established standardsManaging Resources: The ability to ensure resources such as time, money, and people are utilized appropriately to result in maximum business value.Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.Acting Decisively: The ability to make decisions quickly and effectively.Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.ELMHS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Human Resources Department. Minimum Qualifications -------------------------- Three years of human resources experience; OR 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. 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: In this role, you will: Serve as an analyst for designated ELMHS departments (approximately 1\286 T.O) and had responsibility for hiring activities to fill ELMHS positions for assigned departments. Determines applicable hiring and recruitment procedure for each vacancy following Civil Service rules and LDH or ELMHS guidelines. Initiate the creation of job postings on Civil Service LA Careers website. Determines applicable job experience, training, and education in order to best explain options to Hiring Manager Accept all applications for employment and promotion for assigned positions. Reviews minimum qualifications for Civil Service approved applicants. Prepare applicant packets for hiring manger using LA Career system. Tracks progress of posting, interviews and applicant selection; updates position control report weekly Receive interview materials from departments and reviews for accuracy of data and math. Ensures reference checks for selected applicants have been performed in accordance with LDH policy. When needed, contacts applicants to obtains transcripts for verification of qualifications Determine correct salary level and verifies with hiring manager prior to making offer of employment or promotion. Researches previous state employment records to determine applicants eligibility for-re-employment and/or salary Schedule selected applicant for pre-employment visit to obtain signatures and necessary documents including but not limited to, drug screening and background documents, direct deposit agreement, identification, and verification of social security number. Utilizes E-verify system to check Social Security validity. Submits criminal background checks to vendor and reviews for prior criminal history and refers finding to HR Manager as needed for decision. Schedules applicant for new-hire orientation Guide new employees in completion of documents which include but are not limited to: + I-9 forms + Retirement system enrollment + Tax forms + Medical records confidentiality agreement + Appointment affidavit + Drug free workplace policy + Network Access Authorization (NAA) + Driver Authorization form + Louisiana Employees online (LEO) + Emergency preparedness Prepare bi-weekly hiring memorandum to Administration, Security, IT, HR staff and department heads. Collects data for AAP in La Careers and weekly position control report. Maintains hiring folders for ELMHS, ensuring each includes all hiring documentation as required by civil service Close out requisitions in La Careers. Responds to Civil Service about posting details when inquiries are received; corrects errors as needed Provide assistance to department heads or other hiring managers on employment procedures, forms, requirements, Civil Service Rules, federal and state laws and LDH or ELMHS policies and procedures related to hiring, recruitment, and filling vacancies including completion of necessary paperwork Enter all requests to fill in log and tracks progress. Prepares monthly report of postings, hires, and calculates time to completion to ensure performance standards are met. Prepares report for HR Director’s review Assist contract monitor/department heads with the onboarding of intern/contract staff. Coordinates with the contract monitor and intern/contract staff to complete all necessary paperwork and obtain appropriate documentation to ensure adherence to TJC and CMS standards and regulations Perform data entry on the personnel (PA) side of LaGov HCM for all new hires, promotions, or other personnel related data changes for assigned departments. Reviews all data prior to entry and verifies calculations, obtains missing information, or contracts employee or department heads to resolve discrepancies Ensure licensure and other mandatory fields for data monitoring. Obtains information as needed from employees or supervisors Instruct ELMHS employees in use of online systems for LEO, Civil Service and LDH websites Issue badges to newly hired employees or to replace lost or damaged badges Assist job applicants with use of on-line application system and answers questions about the process and requirements for Civil Service Provide initial orientation to new employees on a rotating basis. Provides coverage for the hiring desk in absence of teammates Participate in various recruitment events (career fairs, etc.) as requested Position-Specific Details: Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional Career Progression: This position may be filled as a HR Analyst A, B, or C based on experience Compensation:This position is eligible for a Facility Longevity premium pay starting at $1.00 (per hour physically worked) How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 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. Contact Information: For further information about this vacancy, contact: Leigh Moore ELMHS HR ELMHS-HR@LA.GOV 225-634-0680 Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 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 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. \\\ 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 (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