Human Resources Management Specialist
About The Position
The Human Resources Management Specialist works in the Department of Corrections’ Human Resources/Onboarding and Offboarding Unit. The role involves human resources management, personnel actions, and applying laws, rules, and standards related to personnel and payroll administration. Depending on assignment and level, the specialist may work in a specialized area or across several human resources functions. The position may involve personnel transactions, classification and job audits, compensation, payroll and benefits administration, recruiting and selection, grievance management, employee counseling, and maintaining personnel records. Work can range from routine professional activities to advanced or independently coordinated program responsibilities, depending on the level assigned. This is a regular, full-time, on-site position and is not eligible for remote work. The posting lists non-negotiable annual compensation by level: Level I, $38,328.16; Level II, $46,664.80; Level III, $51,007.84.
Requirements
- Level I: A bachelor’s degree, or four years of technical human resources management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Level II: A bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional human resources management experience; or a master’s degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, sociology, psychology, or a closely related field; or four years of technical human resources management experience plus one year of professional human resources management experience.
- Level III: A bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional human resources management experience; or a qualifying master’s degree plus one year of professional human resources management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Qualifying human resources management experience must include at least one of the following: job analysis, position classification, wage/salary and benefits administration, civil rights administration, recruitment, or payroll administration. Experience that was incidental to or not a major responsibility or duty is not accepted as qualifying.
- Knowledge of human resources management policies and procedures, records maintenance, and business communications.
- For Levels II and III, knowledge of Merit Rules for Personnel Administration, the Oklahoma Personnel Act, and other applicable laws, rules, and standards related to human resources management.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and understand and apply applicable rules, laws, and policies.
- For Levels II and III, ability to analyze and interpret applicable rules in different situations; Level III also requires the ability to perform highly independent work.
- Some positions may require willingness and ability to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Responsibilities
- Perform human resources, personnel, or payroll administration activities, interpreting and applying relevant rules, laws, and policies.
- Complete classification studies and job audits; document position duties and responsibilities; develop job descriptions, job specifications, and organization charts; and determine appropriate position classifications.
- Conduct wage and salary surveys, evaluate salary data, prepare recommendations or requests for salary changes, and determine authorized salary changes for personnel actions.
- Administer agency payroll preparation and processing and programs involving leave, workers’ compensation, insurance, retirement, and other employee benefits.
- Collect and analyze data on personnel selection methods, prepare statistical materials on examination results, and develop tests and other selection devices.
- Perform recruiting activities, prepare vacancy announcements, interview applicants, evaluate applications, counsel prospective employees, and support recruitment and outreach programs.
- Administer the agency grievance program, counsel employees on grievance procedures, and conduct research and investigations as needed.
- Prepare, process, review, analyze, or approve personnel transactions and ensure compliance with applicable laws and rules.
- Interpret rules and laws concerning personnel actions and advise agency personnel staff, employees, supervisors, and managers on personnel-related matters.
- Maintain employee personnel records.
- At Level III, potentially administer specialized personnel programs, assist with supervision and training as a lead worker or project leader, or coordinate and complete related activities.
- Some positions may require willingness and ability to fulfill job-related travel normally associated with the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
