Human Resources Specialist (Employment)
About The Position
Under general direction, performs professional-level human resources functions that support the library’s workforce, including recruiting and orienting new staff, assisting with employee relations matters, administering workers’ compensation claims, ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws, and maintaining accurate HR records. This position will be assigned to the Human Resources department of the Metropolitan Library System. This department is housed in the Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library at 300 Park Avenue in Oklahoma City, OK. The hiring salary for this position is $25.44 hourly. This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week. This position is classified as non-exempt from the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. The current need for this position requires that the candidate be available to work the following days: Monday to Friday from 7:30 to 4:30 pm with occasional need to work outside of these times and on weekends. Hours are subject to change according to the needs of the department. The Metropolitan Library System offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available) Flexible Spending Accounts Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month Sick leave @ 8 hours per month Twelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire) Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
- 3 years of human resources experience, preferably with a focus on employment and recruitment
- Required within 12 months from the date of hire: Human Resources Professional Certification: SHRM-CP®/SHRM-SCP® and/or PHR®/SPHR®
Nice To Haves
- Experience using an HRIS
- Experience using an Applicant Tracking System
- Experience working for a public entity.
Responsibilities
- Performs professional-level human resources functions that support the library’s workforce
- Recruiting and orienting new staff
- Assisting with employee relations matters
- Administering workers’ compensation claims
- Ensuring compliance with applicable employment laws
- Maintaining accurate HR records
Benefits
- Health benefits that include medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage paid in full for Employee-only coverage (Family coverage available)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Vacation Leave @ 8 hours per month
- Sick leave @ 8 hours per month
- Twelve paid holidays (subject to date of hire)
- Defined Contribution (retirement) plan where employee contributes 6% and is matched at 10% (required participation for full-time employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
