Human Resources Specialist (Title VII / Grievance)

Employee Relations – Internal Title VII & Grievance Programs

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is seeking an experienced Human Resources Specialist to serve in the Employee Relations Unit within the Office of Management and Finance, Human Resources Section. This position serves as the agency’s subject matter expert for DOTD’s Internal Title VII Program and provides advanced-level support for grievance matters, employee relations issues, and compliance-related HR activities.

This position independently manages the Internal Title VII Program for a workforce of approximately 4,300 DOTD employees statewide. The role includes overseeing and conducting investigations involving discrimination and sexual harassment complaints, advising management on sensitive employee relations matters, coordinating with federal and state agencies, and maintaining records and reports related to complaints, training, and compliance activities.

The position also supports DOTD’s Grievance Program by counseling employees, supervisors, and appointing authorities; reviewing grievance responses; providing procedural guidance; and preparing analyses and recommendations for executive review. This role is ideal for an HR professional who is comfortable working in a confidential, policy-driven environment and who can communicate effectively with employees, managers, executive leadership, legal counsel, State Civil Service, and external agencies.

Applicants with experience in employee relations, EEO/Title VII compliance, workplace investigations, grievance administration, Civil Service rules, policy interpretation, or public sector human resources are encouraged to apply.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
• Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.
• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

Please visit our DOTD Career Center for more information about our agency:
https://dotd.la.gov/about/office-of-management-and-finance/human-resources/career-center/

• Serves as the agency’s subject matter expert and point of contact for Internal Title VII matters.
• Oversees and conducts investigations involving complaints of discrimination and sexual harassment.
• Advises management and executive staff on sensitive and confidential employee relations matters.
• Coordinates EEO-related training and tracks employee compliance with required training.
• Prepares reports detailing investigation findings and consults with the DOTD Employment Attorney as needed.
• Interacts with State Civil Service, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, and the U.S. Department of Justice regarding applicable matters.
• Coordinates complaints filed by DOTD employees with the EEOC and recommends appropriate actions or solutions.
• Counsels employees, supervisors, and appointing authorities regarding grievance procedures and employee relations issues.
• Reviews and analyzes grievance allegations, responses, documentation, and supporting information.
• Prepares reports, maintains complaint records, and ensures documentation is retained in accordance with agency requirements.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a probational appointment (open to all qualified applicants), a promotion (open to all statewide classified and Agency-wide permanent status employees), or by detail to special duty.

Compensation: This position has a Special Entrance Rate (SER) of $2,080.80. Additional compensation may be considered for applicants who possess extraordinary job-related qualifications or credentials in accordance with State Civil Service Rule 6.5(g) and DOTD policy. Any such consideration is subject to approval, verification, and applicable pay limitations.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required 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). Resumes will not be accepted in place of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:
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The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. DOTD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type.

Information on the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available:
https://www.laworks.net/workforcedev/lrs/lrs_rehabilitation.asp

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.