Human Resources Director

Job Posting Title Human Resources Director Agency 309 DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Supervisory Organization OEM Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Salary will be based on Education and Experience $50,000 - $88,442.00 Job Description Position Summary Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Human Resources Director is assigned responsibilities involving planning, supervising, directing, and coordinating human resources management, development, or training programs. This includes overall responsibility for all phases of a human resources management, development, or training programs including the application of law and rules concerning state employees and applicants, direction or supervision of assigned staff, and coordination of program activities with other programs and activities. Typical Functions Directs human resources, staff development, or training activities in all phases of an agency human resources management or development program or plans, organizes or directs a major phase of a comprehensive human resources management or training program of considerable size and scope. Interprets and applies laws and rules concerning human resources management, personnel administration, or staff development to a variety of human resources matters including classification, selection and recruitment, compensation, staff development and training, employee benefit programs and employee transactions and records. Directs or conducts classification studies, job audits, and other actions to identify duties and responsibilities assigned to positions and employees; makes recommendations concerning job classifications, changes in organization structure and other matters. Directs or completes activities related to recruitment, grievance management, employee relations, adverse actions, compensation, employee selection, human resources development and other personnel matters; advises agency officials and employees of State of Oklahoma employment rules and agency policies concerning employee and applicant actions. Coordinates or conducts activities related to complaints or appeals concerning violations of the state employment laws or rules such as investigations, training, alternative dispute resolution, grievance management, progressive discipline, and administrative hearings. Represents the agency to other state agencies, employee groups, and other organizations in matters pertaining to human resources management or personnel administration. Participates in preparation of agency budget and budget work programs; develops agency or division policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws and rules. Directs or performs activities related to payroll administration, including verification of employee time sheets, reconciliation of leave and hours worked, and coordination with finance to ensure timely submission of time sheets and payroll. Other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelors degree plus three years of professional level experience in human resource management or development; 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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the possession of a masters degree in public administration, human resources or a closely related field for one year of the required experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of Human Resources Management, staff development, or training 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 federal laws and regulations concerning human resources management, and 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 human resources management or staff development problems; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to organize and conduct several projects simultaneously; and to analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action. Preferences Preference will be given to candidates who possess a current senior level professional certification in human resources management such as IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR. Physical Demands and Work Environment Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to mild noise level. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and telephone. Special Requirements Must be able and willing to perform all job-related travel in-state and out-of-state when necessary, including overnight travel. Percentage of travel time: less than 5%. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. 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