Human Resources Management Specialist I or II

State of Oklahoma

5d • $61,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Management Specialist is responsible for routine professional level work in completing various personnel management activities and tasks. This may include reviewing personnel actions, evaluating job applications, conducting interviews, counseling employees, preparing certificates of eligibles for various positions, completing job audits, developing selection devices and other activities. Some positions are assigned responsibilities in a specialized area of human resources management, such as compensation, classification, recruiting, grievance management, personnel selection, employee benefits, or employee transactions. Other positions may be assigned responsibilities in several or all of these areas, depending on the size and organization of the unit or agency to which assigned.

Requirements

• Level I: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, accounting, sociology, psychology or a closely related degree; OR four years of technical human resources management experience or a master’s degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, accounting, sociology, psychology or a closely related degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level II: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, accounting, sociology, psychology or a closely related degree PLUS one year of professional experience in human resources management or five years of technical human resources management experience or a master’s degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, accounting, sociology, psychology or a closely related degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of human resources management policies and procedures; of records maintenance; and of business communications.
• Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and to understand and apply applicable rules, laws and policies.
• Knowledge of the Merit Rules for Personnel Administration, the Oklahoma Personnel Act, and other applicable laws, rules and standards related to human resource management and demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret these rules in various situations.
• Ability to perform highly independent work.

Nice To Haves

• PHR/SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs human resources management administration activities involving responsibility for the interpretation and application of rules, laws and policies.
• Completes classification studies, job audits and other activities to identify duties and responsibilities assigned to employees; develops job descriptions, job specifications, organization charts and other materials to describe positions and duties performed by employees; determines appropriate classifications for individual positions.
• Conducts wage and salary surveys by collecting and evaluating salary data; prepares recommendations or requests for salary changes; determines salary changes authorized for specific actions, such as appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions and reinstatements.
• Administers the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act: administers leave, FMLA, worker’s compensation, insurance, retirement and other employee benefits programs, or special programs such as career fair, and charitable contributions.
• Collects and analyzes data on personnel selection procedures and methods, based on established psychometric techniques; prepares charts, graphs and other statistical information on examination results, develops tests and other selection devises.
• Performs centralized or agency recruiting activities; prepares recruiting announcements or other information concerning job vacancies; interviews applicants and evaluates application forms; provides job counseling to prospective employees; visits schools, colleges and other sources for recruitment.
• Counsels employees on grievance procedures.
• Prepares, processes, reviews, analyzes, or approves employee personnel transactions; ensures compliance with applicable laws and rules concerning appointments, promotions, demotions, transfers, separations and other actions.
• Interprets rules and laws concerning employee personnel actions; advises agency personnel staff, employees, supervisors and managers on various personnel related issues.
• Maintains a system of employee personnel records.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees