Human Resources Specialist Jobs in Louisiana

Human Resources Specialist jobs in Louisiana are steadily active, with demand concentrated in healthcare systems, energy, and state government, serving everything from entry-level generalist roles to senior employee relations positions. The heaviest hiring is in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, where employers like Ochsner Health, Entergy, and the State of Louisiana Civil Service system maintain consistent HR teams. The most in-demand specialties are benefits administration, talent acquisition, and HR compliance. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles49
Top employerFirst Solar
Top cityBaton Rouge, LA
Cities hiring25
Work type89% On-site
Top industryEducation

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Heart2Heart Homecare Services
Human Resources Manager
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Heart2Heart Homecare Services
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Human Resources Manager
Heart2Heart Homecare Services
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$20 - $25/hr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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Human Resources Specialist (Title VII / Grievance)
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Human Resources Specialist (Title VII / Grievance)
DOTD-Administration
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$2,080.8 - $8,044/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's degree

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franklin medical center
Human Resources Clerk- Part Time
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Human Resources Clerk- Part Time
franklin medical center
Winnsboro, Louisiana
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physical Therapy
High school diploma or GED
11-50

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Warren Easton Charter High School
Human Resources Manager
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Human Resources Manager
Warren Easton Charter High School
New Orleans, Louisiana
Compliance & Legal
Compliance & Risk
Security & Protective Services
$64k - $86k/yr
High school
51-200

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Prequel Solutions
Human Resources Manager-Manufacturing
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Human Resources Manager-Manufacturing
Prequel Solutions
New Iberia, Louisiana
Business Development
Customer Success
Program Management
Project Management
Bachelor's degree in business

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Human Resources Specialist Jobs by City in Louisiana

Where Louisiana roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baton Rouge
8 jobs
New Orleans
8 jobs
New Iberia
5 jobs
Lafayette
3 jobs
Alexandria
2 jobs
Shreveport
2 jobs
Lake Charles
2 jobs
Houma
1 job
Harvey
1 job

Human Resources Specialist Job Market in Louisiana

A snapshot from current Louisiana openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

First Solar
First Solar1 open role
LCMC Health
LCMC Health1 open role
Morton Salt
Morton Salt1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Energy
  • Manufacturing
  • Chemicals & Materials
  • Hospitality & Tourism

What Louisiana Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in human resources specialist jobs across Louisiana.

  • Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred or required by most mid-size to large employers
  • Demonstrated experience with HRIS platforms such as Workday, ADP, or PeopleSoft
  • Working knowledge of federal and Louisiana state employment law and labor regulations
  • Experience managing employee relations, onboarding, or benefits administration end to end
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for employee-facing and cross-department work

Human Resources Specialist Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a human resources specialist in Louisiana?

Louisiana does not require a state-issued license to work as a human resources specialist, so the path runs through education and credential. Most employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. From there, earning a SHRM-CP or PHR certification strengthens your candidacy considerably. Entry candidates often start in administrative or payroll support roles at Louisiana hospitals, government agencies, or energy companies before moving into a specialist position.

How much do human resources specialists make in Louisiana?

Human resources specialists in Louisiana earn a median of about $61,300 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $39,170 for the lowest 10% to over $100,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire human resources specialists in Louisiana?

Employers hiring human resources specialists in Louisiana right now include First Solar, LCMC Health, and Morton Salt, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Large, established hirers in the state also include healthcare networks, petrochemical operators along the industrial corridor, and Louisiana's state and parish government agencies.

Which Louisiana cities have the most human resources specialist jobs?

Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and New Iberia account for the most human resources specialist openings in Louisiana. Baton Rouge and New Orleans lead because they anchor the state's largest healthcare systems, university networks, and government offices, while Shreveport draws demand from its regional hospital groups and manufacturing base in northwest Louisiana.

Are there remote human resources specialist jobs in Louisiana?

Yes, and they are reasonably common since much of the HR specialist role involves documentation, compliance review, and digital systems work that does not require physical presence. About 11% of human resources specialist openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with benefits administration and recruiting coordinator roles appearing most frequently in that format.

How can I get hired as a human resources specialist in Louisiana with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is through an HR assistant or payroll coordinator role at a Louisiana hospital system like Ochsner or LCMC Health, a state agency, or a large petrochemical employer along the River Parish corridor. Many of these organizations hire associates without specialist experience and promote from within. Earning a SHRM student membership or completing a PHR exam prep course signals commitment and often makes the difference when competing against candidates with similar academic backgrounds.

Where can I find and apply to human resources specialist jobs in Louisiana?

You can find and apply to human resources specialist jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the roles available, identify the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly through each listing.

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