HR Generalist/Senior HR Generalist

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At the forefront of medical discovery as it relates to understanding the causes of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and dementia, Pennington Biomedical Research Center is a campus of Louisiana State University and conducts basic, clinical and population research. The Center includes Basic Science, Clinical Research, and Population and Public Health, enabling both focused research and translational science. Research at Pennington Biomedical is supported broadly by multiple NIH Research Centers, and includes approximately 65 faculty and 20 postdoctoral fellows who comprise a network of 44 laboratories and 13 highly specialized core service facilities. Pennington Biomedical is located within state-of-the-art research facilities on a 222-acre campus in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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Job Posting Title:

HR Generalist/Senior HR Generalist

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUPBRC Admin - Human Resources (Amy Diane Martinell (00076072))

   

Work Location:

LSU - Pennington Biomedical

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

Pennington Biomedical Research Center, a world-renowned academic research institute of Louisiana State University, is seeking an Senior HR Generalist/HR Generalist in Human Resources Management department of the Administration Division.

The Senior HR Generalist/HR Generalist is responsible for supporting and coordinating the day-to-day operations of Human Resource Management (HRM) while providing guidance and assistance to employees, managers, and external partners across all areas of Human Resources. Key responsibilities include administering and overseeing the Louisiana State Civil Service program, ensuring compliance with Civil Service rules, policies, and procedures, and providing consultation to leadership and staff. This position also contributes to the efficiency and consistency of HR processes, maintains accurate and confidential records, and delivers professional guidance that supports both organizational needs and employee success. This role requires strong knowledge of Louisiana State Civil Service, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality in handling sensitive matters.

Major Responsibilities

• Oversee the administration and compliance of Louisiana State Civil Service rules and regulations as they pertain to classified employees, including the management of the performance evaluation process. CPM (Continous Performance Management) provides support to supervisors on proper evaluation procedures, tracking deadlines, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring that all actions related to classified employees align with Civil Service policies and standards.

• Administer all types of employee leave in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies. This includes managing and processing requests for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), crisis leave, workers’ compensation, educational leave, leave without pay (LWOP), parental leave, and military leave. Duties include verifying eligibility, coordinating with supervisors and maintaining accurate documentation, ensuring timely communication with employees throughout the leave process.