Human Capital Management Analyst

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health’s Office of Human Resources is seeking a detail-oriented, customer-focused Human Capital Management Analyst to support payroll, employee services, benefits, and HR operations. The analyst serves as a resource for employees, supervisors, and agency leadership by administering payroll processes accurately, providing HR guidance, supporting employee programs, and promoting compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

This permanent, full-time hourly position is based at Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare in Columbus, Ohio. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible schedule. The position may require travel. Compensation is listed as $27.73, and the role is in pay range 10 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Unless otherwise required, the selected candidate begins at Step 1, may receive a pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance, and then yearly raises thereafter.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health describes itself as a recovery-friendly workplace that fosters an inclusive, stigma-free environment and supports employee well-being, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies. The agency employs more than 2,800 people across its hospitals, pharmacy services, prison systems, and central office.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in human resources; or completion of an undergraduate core program in human resources, business, or public administration; or one year of experience as a Human Capital Management Associate, classification 64611; or an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications.
• Official transcripts are required for post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application and must be provided before a formal employment offer.
• The final candidate must undergo a criminal background check.
• Final applicants tentatively selected for this class must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Monitor employee timekeeping records and payroll transactions for accuracy and compliance.
• Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and facilitate timely resolution.
• Process payroll-related deductions and tax documentation.
• Answer employee and supervisor questions about payroll procedures and timekeeping requirements.
• Work with payroll representatives and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll concerns.
• Maintain payroll-related employee information in statewide HR systems.
• Provide employees with guidance and technical assistance regarding HR programs and processes.
• Respond professionally and promptly to employee and management inquiries.
• Assist with employment verifications, personnel record requests, and workforce information inquiries.
• Support new-employee onboarding, including payroll-related orientation and documentation.
• Research and resolve employee issues involving payroll, benefits, and employment records.
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment and changes for health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and voluntary programs.
• Support annual open enrollment and qualifying life events; research and resolve benefit questions and enrollment issues.
• Review benefit reports to ensure transactions are accurate and timely.
• Maintain confidential personnel records and electronic HR files; support records retention and document management.
• Assist with public records requests and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor HR processes for adherence to agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Review HR and payroll reports to identify errors, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct quality-control reviews of personnel and payroll data.
• Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and special HR projects.
• Help ensure the integrity and accuracy of employee data across HR systems.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

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