Human Resources Prog Director

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the direction, coordination and management of all phases of a diverse multi-functional human resources management program. This includes those in large agencies having sub-agencies or departments located throughout the state and positions which are responsible for directing a major department or program in developing rules and policies applicable to all Merit System agencies. Typical Functions Directs a major comprehensive multi-functional human resources management program; budgets and plans for future program direction; establishes policies and standards within federal and state regulations and guidelines. Develops and implements uniform human resources management policies and procedures; advises agency managers, directors, personnel staff, employees and others concerning provisions of the Oklahoma Personnel Act and the Merit Rules for Personnel Administration. Reviews and analyzes information from reports, studies, projects and visits for immediate and long range program development; participates in top level management meetings involving the formulation and implementation of programs and policies and the development of proposed legislation. Investigates and resolves highly sensitive and confidential administrative and human resources management problems; confers with agency officials, legal counsel and others in resolving legal actions involving district court or the Merit Protection Commission. Represents the agency before the Legislature, employee groups, other state agencies and other organizations; serves on special committees or boards as required. Participates in the preparation of agency budgets; conducts needs assessments and staffing studies; makes recommendations concerning changes in organizational structure; administers budget for assigned areas of responsibility. Level Descriptor At this level employees are assigned responsibility for directing multiple major multi-functional human resources management programs having statewide application. This includes serving as an assistant to the agency director in developing and implementing various human resources management policies, rules and guidelines and in providing direction to staff who are responsible for individual departments or programs. Additional Job Description Position is located in the Management Services Division - Human Resources at DRS State Office in Oklahoma City. Essential Functions: Position serves as director of a multi-disciplinary human resources organization in a large state agency, with responsibility for oversight of Talent Acquisition, Recruitment and Retention; Employee Relations and Compliance; Performance Management; Payroll, Leave and Retirement; and Professional Development. Serves as a member of the agency Executive Team, providing guidance to senior agency management in developing and executing an HR strategy that supports the agency’s vision and mission. Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel. Trial period (if applicable) is required. Background Check: The Department of Rehabilitation Services will conduct a criminal background check on new hires as part of an offer of employment that is made contingent upon a successful criminal background check.

Requirements

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree and seven years of professional experience in human resources management, or a closely related field including three years in an administrative capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of professional or technical public sector human resources management experience for each year of the required education.
• Knowledge of human resources management policies and procedures; of the Oklahoma Personnel Act and the Merit Rules for Personnel Administration; of affirmative action and equal opportunity guidelines and procedures; of personnel administration; of appropriate federal laws and regulations concerning employment practices; of the structure and functions of governmental organizations; of interviewing and investigative techniques; of business communications; of the legislative process; and of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability is required to plan, direct and coordinate the activities of others; to interpret, analyze and resolve administrative and personnel problems; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to organize and conduct several projects simultaneously; to analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action; to plan and coordinate the activities of multiple work units and divisions engaged in a broad range of functions; and to direct administrative personnel.

Responsibilities

• Directs a major comprehensive multi-functional human resources management program; budgets and plans for future program direction; establishes policies and standards within federal and state regulations and guidelines.
• Develops and implements uniform human resources management policies and procedures; advises agency managers, directors, personnel staff, employees and others concerning provisions of the Oklahoma Personnel Act and the Merit Rules for Personnel Administration.
• Reviews and analyzes information from reports, studies, projects and visits for immediate and long range program development; participates in top level management meetings involving the formulation and implementation of programs and policies and the development of proposed legislation.
• Investigates and resolves highly sensitive and confidential administrative and human resources management problems; confers with agency officials, legal counsel and others in resolving legal actions involving district court or the Merit Protection Commission.
• Represents the agency before the Legislature, employee groups, other state agencies and other organizations; serves on special committees or boards as required.
• Participates in the preparation of agency budgets; conducts needs assessments and staffing studies; makes recommendations concerning changes in organizational structure; administers budget for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Position serves as director of a multi-disciplinary human resources organization in a large state agency, with responsibility for oversight of Talent Acquisition, Recruitment and Retention; Employee Relations and Compliance; Performance Management; Payroll, Leave and Retirement; and Professional Development.
• Serves as a member of the agency Executive Team, providing guidance to senior agency management in developing and executing an HR strategy that supports the agency’s vision and mission.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave for the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

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