Administrator of Human Resources

Oklahoma State Government•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Basic Purpose: The position assigned to this job is responsible for the direction, coordination, and management of all phases of a diverse, multi-functional human resources (H.R.) program for the department. Typical Functions: Provides direction and management of the department’s H.R. program; provides analysis of current practices and plans for future program direction; develops goals and objectives consistent with the immediate and long-term needs of the department. Develops, implements and maintains uniform policies and procedures for the consistent practice and application of applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations affecting H.R. management and administration; ensures procedures and practices incorporate all amendments required by rule or law and best practices regarding H.R. administration. Develops and ensures delivery of training, guidelines, information, and services relevant to the appropriate practice and implementation of H.R. policies and procedures to department employees and managers. Consults with department managers and assists in the resolution of issues relating to H.R. practices; designs and implements processes which are responsive to the needs of the department; guides the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential administrative and human resources management problems; confers with department officials, legal counsel and others in resolving legal actions related to H.R. administration. Produces management information and reports, and responds to requests for information, which facilitates informed and appropriate management decisions and strategic planning. Level Descriptor: At this level, employees are assigned responsibilities involving the direction of a human resources management program which is large in size and scope. Positions assigned responsibility for a major phase of a comprehensive human resources management program having responsibility for statewide application of human resources management policies and procedures.

Requirements

Knowledge of the principles and practices of personnel/human resources management and administration
Knowledge of the principles and practices of management and administration
Knowledge of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations affecting personnel practices
Knowledge of the application of such laws, rules, and regulations at a public or governmental agency
Knowledge of the legislative process
Knowledge of business communications
Ability to research and analyze complex information and formulate operational and lawful practices, policies, and procedures related to personnel practices
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, to influence others
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
Ability to plan, organize, and direct multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to manage and administer multiple, complex, personnel functions
Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of professional-level experience in human resource management to include two years of professional supervisory experience in human resource management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Provides direction and management of the department’s H.R. program
Provides analysis of current practices and plans for future program direction
Develops goals and objectives consistent with the immediate and long-term needs of the department
Develops, implements and maintains uniform policies and procedures for the consistent practice and application of applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations affecting H.R. management and administration
Ensures procedures and practices incorporate all amendments required by rule or law and best practices regarding H.R. administration
Develops and ensures delivery of training, guidelines, information, and services relevant to the appropriate practice and implementation of H.R. policies and procedures to department employees and managers
Consults with department managers and assists in the resolution of issues relating to H.R. practices
Designs and implements processes which are responsive to the needs of the department
Guides the resolution of highly sensitive and confidential administrative and human resources management problems
Confers with department officials, legal counsel and others in resolving legal actions related to H.R. administration
Produces management information and reports, and responds to requests for information, which facilitates informed and appropriate management decisions and strategic planning