Deputy Director (Chief Human Resources Officer)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender is seeking a dedicated and experienced human resources leader to fill the role of Director of Human Resources. The position will plan, direct, and oversee all activities of the Human Capital Management Department which serves 210 permanent employees in 6 different work sites. The work includes supervising a team of HR professionals, developing and implementing HR strategies, and providing guidance on talent management, classification and compensation, workforce planning, EEO and ADA, benefits, payroll, and labor relations.

This position serves at the pleasure and discretion of the State Public Defender. This position serves in a fiduciary relationship to the State Public Defender and will have an unclassified status per Ohio Revised Code 124.11 (A) (9).

The Office of the Ohio Public Defender (OPD) is the state agency responsible for providing legal representation and other services to people accused or convicted of a crime who cannot afford to hire an attorney. Our Mission : Advocating. Fighting. Helping. Our Vision : A Fair Justice System. Our Values : Compassion. Dignity. Equity. Integrity. Service. Community. We are committed to building a work environment where all team members have a voice and can embrace our differences to innovate service to the public in our pursuit of fairness and justice for all people.

Requirements

• Education &/or experience in human resources.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience in a senior HR role
• At least 1.5 years of experience leading an HR team
• Extensive knowledge in employee relations and the laws, rules, and policies governing state employment and compliance.
• Human Resources
• Management
• Verbal & Written Communication
• Establishing Relationships
• Critical Thinking
• Strategic Thinking

Responsibilities

• Serve as an advisor to agency leadership.
• Contribute to agency planning and decision-making as a member of leadership committees.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Deputy Director of Administration on HR matters.
• Contribute to biennial budget planning and work closely with Fiscal and Office Services regarding staffing and positions.
• Liaison with DAS HRD and Governor’s Office.
• Develop and implement HR strategies to support the agency's mission and goals.
• Lead and supervise a 5-person HR team.
• Provide guidance to agency leadership on talent acquisition, classification and compensation, labor relations, benefits, payroll, onboarding, and records.
• Oversee the development and implementation of department procedures and contribute to the development of agency policies.
• Analyze contract, legislative, and regulatory changes affecting personnel.
• Ensure department programs and practices support the agency’s mission, comply with state and federal statutes, civil service laws, administrative rules and collective bargaining agreements, and promote a productive, inclusive, and engaged workforce.
• Oversee talent acquisition and recruitment, employee relations, classification and compensation, payroll and benefits administration, performance management, workforce planning, and HCM operations.
• Manage Human Resource Information Systems integrity, reporting, analytics, and security.
• Analyze proposed legislation and administrative rules.
• Provide technical advice and training to management staff and others on personnel matters.
• Plan, direct, and administer activities and initiatives related to Talent Acquisition and Onboarding/Orientation, Classification and Compensation, Performance Management, and Workforce and Succession Planning.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed