HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR B

HR DirectorThe Louisiana Special School District (LSSD) is an education service agency that provides services to the Louisiana Special Schools (Louisiana School for the Deaf, Louisiana School for the Visually Impaired and Special School Programs). The schools provide educational opportunities to students with low-incidence disabilities and a variety of unique needs. We are seeking an experienced and strategic HR Director to lead and evolve our people function.

This role partners closely with executive leadership to drive talent strategy, foster a high-performance culture, and ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices. The HR Director will oversee all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, learning and development. The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor, strong communicator, and change leader who can balance business objectives with employee engagement and well-being.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by shaping policies, strengthening leadership capabilities, and supporting organizational growth. Minimum QualificationsEight 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 SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties and Other InformationJob Duties:Plans, directs, and administers the District's comprehensive human resources program for a statewide education service agency. Develops and implements long-range workforce strategies aligned with SSD's mission, organizational restructuring, and statutory obligations.

Serves as senior HR advisor to the appointing authority and executive Leadership on organizational design, succession planning, and workforce optimization. Oversees the entire HR Staff with directive for proper EA processes, Worker's Compensation processes, etc.

Collaborates with the appointing authority on policies, civil service rules and regulations in regards to classified and unclassified staff actions. Position-specific details:Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional.

The chosen application will be required to take a probationary appointment. Location: The Human Resources Director B position is located in the Administration Department at the Louisiana Special School District.

Work Schedule: Typically, work hours are 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday - Friday.

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 the position 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.

Applications may be rejected if incomplete. For more information regarding this vacancy, please contact:Alicia Holmes, HR SpecialistLouisiana Special School District2888 Brightside Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70820(225) 757-3207