HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR C Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5012191) Apply  HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR C Salary $5,375.00 - $10,546.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number 511-210838-25 Department Wildlife & Fisheries-Management & Finance Division Human Resources Opening Date 07/18/2025 Closing Date 7/26/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Are you ready to lead with purpose and make a difference where conservation meets customer care? The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is looking for a dynamicHuman Resources Directorto champion a culture of exceptional service — supporting the dedicated people who conserve and protect our state’s natural resources and serve our communities every day. To excel as the Human Resources Director for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, the ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to championing continuous improvement, always seeking ways to strengthen HR processes, streamline operations, and deliver better service to employees and stakeholders. They will mentor and lead by example, fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where HR staff are encouraged to grow, share knowledge, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism. They will bring initiative and innovation to the role, proactively identifying opportunities to modernize HR practices and implement creative solutions that meet evolving Agency and HR matters. Minimum Qualifications Eight years of human resources experience; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field plus five years of human resources experience; OR A bachelor’s degree plus five 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 four 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 foundhere (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=170910) . Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: As the HR Director, you will: + Lead, develop, and mentor the HR team to deliver outstanding internal customer service. + Oversee all HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, performance management, benefits administration, and compliance with state and federal employment laws. + Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on workforce planning, organizational development, and employee engagement. + Ensure HR processes and policies are clear, efficient, and accessible to all employees. + Develop and implement training and professional development programs that empower staff and strengthen service delivery. + Handle sensitive personnel matters with integrity, confidentiality, and fairness. + Build strong partnerships with managers, supervisors, and external stakeholders to support agency goals. Position-Specific Details: This vacancy may be filled by new hire or by promotion of a current permanent status classified employee. A permanent status employee may be required to serve a new probationary period in lieu of promotion. This position will be domiciled (where the position will report to work) in East Baton Rouge Parish. 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 this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete The Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more information on employment resources for individuals with disabilities, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide athttp://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide\_2018.pdf(Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) (Download PDF reader) (https://get.adobe.com/reader/) Wildlife & Fisheries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Information: Office of Wildlife and Fisheries Human Resources Allison Merritt amerritt@wlf.la.gov Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough 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 athttps://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 (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) 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 01 How have you mentored or developed team members to reach their potential? 02 Describe how you have shaped or influenced workplace culture to support the mission and vision of your organization. 03 How do you foster an agile mindset within your HR team to handle shifting priorities and changing business needs? Required Question Employer State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone (866) 783-5462 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email