About This Job

One of ten districts across Louisiana, MHSD was created by the state legislature in 2003 to oversee the delivery of publicly funded, community-based mental health, addictive disorders and developmental disabilities services to our area. MHSD serves adults, children and families of Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard Parishes

Metropolitan Human Services District is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Human Resources Director B to oversee the strategic direction and daily operations of human resources functions within the organization. The ideal candidate will be familiar with Civil Service rules and have experience with LAGov (Louisiana State Government) systems and regulations.

The HR Director is the human resources leader for the agency and reports to the Executive Director and Medical Director and is a part of the District’s Leadership team.

Come join our dynamic team, where we change lives!

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 found here.

Job Duties:

Job Duties and Other Information

As a Human Resources Director B You Will Provide Strategic Leadership And Oversight Of The Agency’s Talent Acquisition Function, Ensuring An Efficient, Compliant, And High-quality Hiring Process. In This Role, You Will:

Lead and oversee all aspects of the agency’s Human Resources program, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and long-term operational excellence.
Drive internal talent acquisition and succession planning by identifying, developing, and advancing high-potential employees across the District.
Partner with executive leadership and training teams to strengthen career pathways and build a sustainable leadership pipeline.
Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies, procedures, and programs that ensure compliance and support a service-oriented, employee-focused culture.
Direct classification, compensation, and job evaluation activities, ensuring equitable pay structures and organizational alignment.
Advise leadership on organizational design, restructuring, and workforce planning to support evolving business needs.
Oversee employee relations, including investigations, disciplinary actions, and collaboration with legal counsel on complex matters.
Manage HR systems and operations (HRIS, payroll, benefits, and employee self-service) to enable efficient, data-driven, and user-friendly service delivery.
Lead recruitment, selection, retention, and performance management strategies to enhance workforce effectiveness and engagement.
Foster a culture of compliance, continuous learning, and professional development, promoting credentialing, training, and consistent, high-quality HR service delivery.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment

Compensation:The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.

Note regarding the advertised pay range: The advertised maximum amount listed is the maximum salary a person can make while in this title/level over their career and not the maximum amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.

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). 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:

Tanisha Alexander

MHSD Human Resources Business Partner

tanisha.alexander@mhsdla.org

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

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Do you have experience using and managing ADP software, as well as handling payroll processing and personnel-related matters?

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Are you familiar with State Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Policy Standards and civil service actions as it relates to State Civil Service employees?

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Do you have experience using and managing the LA Gov Human Capital System (LAGov)?

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If yes, How frequently did you use LAGov in your role? If no, type N/A

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State of Louisiana

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