Human Resources Manager

Bizzell Group•Guthrie, OK

About The Position

The Human Resources Manager supports and oversees human resources operations at the Center, including employee relations, recruitment, performance management, compensation, benefits, staff development, training, and regulatory compliance. The position ensures consistent HR practices, accurate and secure personnel records, and employment decisions aligned with applicable laws, Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), Job Corps requirements, and Bizzell policies and procedures. The Human Resources Manager advises Center leadership, supervisors, and employees on HR policies, workplace concerns, performance matters, and workforce management, exercising sound judgment, impartiality, confidentiality, and accountability. The role reports to the Center Director, with Corporate HR oversight, and partners with Center leaders to address workforce needs, HR priorities, and compliance risks.

Requirements

Four to six years of related experience and/or training.
Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university in Business Management, Human Services, Psychology, or a related field required, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency with advanced Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel.
Computer literacy with basic computer functions, email, internet, and basic programs such as Adobe Acrobat.
Outstanding, high-level communication, organizational, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulatory compliance.
Proficiency with payroll and/or HR applications and programs, or the ability to learn quickly.
Valid State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

One-year supervisory experience preferred.
Professional in Human Resources Certification (PHR) preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, administer, evaluate, and improve Center HR activities and procedures.
Monitor compliance with DOL, OFCCP, EEO, QAP, PRH, Job Corps notices and bulletins, and organizational requirements.
Maintain confidential, complete personnel records and supporting documentation for employment actions, benefits, training, and compensation.
Process hires, transfers, separations, promotions, and compensation changes accurately, promptly, and with required approvals.
Support audits, quality assurance reviews, compliance reporting, and corrective actions.
Follow applicable property control, workplace safety, and housekeeping requirements.
Oversee job postings, screening, interviews, reference checks, selection, and onboarding.
Ensure fair, consistent, documented hiring practices and compliance with EEO requirements.
Maintain position descriptions and staffing documentation; partner with Center leadership on staffing, retention, and workforce planning.
Administer compensation structures, labor grades, position assignments, and wage documentation.
Oversee applicable health, life, disability, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefit administration and eligibility records.
Ensure payroll and HRIS transactions are accurate, authorized, and submitted on time.
Monitor overtime and substitute staffing, identify discrepancies, and verify preapprovals, timekeeping, and documentation.
Hold supervisors accountable for scheduling and overtime procedures; escalate recurring or significant issues to the Center Director.
Advise employees and management on HR policies, workplace concerns, and employee relations.
Receive and address complaints and concerns promptly, objectively, and professionally.
Guide managers on coaching, performance management, corrective action, and disciplinary documentation, including suspensions and terminations, subject to approval requirements.
Conduct or coordinate workplace investigations and maintain accurate supporting documentation.
Evaluate HR-function performance and recommend appropriate development, discipline, promotion, or merit actions.
Promote consistent policy application, positive employee relations, and a professional work environment.
Coordinate mandatory training, completion tracking, attendance, and records.
Coach and support employee development and professional growth.
Ensure required PRH and other mandatory training is completed; noncompletion may result in discipline under applicable policy.
Model Career Success Standards and support the Center’s CDSS plan and Code of Conduct.
Reinforce professional behaviors, accountability, and workplace skills that support student career success.
Partner with the Center Director and department leaders on workforce needs, HR priorities, and compliance risks.
Provide timely, accurate, professional HR communication and responsive service.
Support organizational goals through prioritization, planning, and continuous improvement.
Demonstrate Bizzell core values, operating principles, and Healthy Workplace Environment policy.
Perform other duties consistent with the position and Center needs.