Job Posting Title

Human Resources Mgmt Spec

Agency

805 DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES

Supervisory Organization

Dept Rehabilitation Services–MSD - Human Resources

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

Monthly/Annual Salary: Monthly Annual
Level IV (Pay band L) $5,516.22 $66,194.59

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the management of human resources, the completion of various human resources management activities and personnel actions, and the application of laws, rules and standards related to personnel and payroll administration and human resources management. Some positions are assigned responsibilities in a specialized area of human resources management, such as compensation, classification, recruiting, grievance management, personnel selection, employee benefits, or employee transactions. Other positions may be assigned responsibilities in several or all of these areas, depending on the size and organization of the unit or agency to which assigned.

Typical Functions

• Performs human resources management, personnel, or payroll administration activities involving responsibility for the interpretation and application of rules, laws and policies.

• Completes classification studies, job audits and other activities to identify duties and responsibilities assigned to employees; develops job descriptions, job specifications, organization charts and other materials to describe positions and duties performed by employees; determines appropriate classifications for individual positions.

• Conducts wage and salary surveys by collecting and evaluating salary data; prepares recommendations or requests for salary changes; determines salary changes authorized for specific actions, such as appointments, promotions, transfers, demotions and reinstatements.

• Administers the preparation and processing of agency payrolls; administers the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act: administers leave, worker’s compensation, insurance, retirement and other employee benefits programs, or special programs such as daycare and charitable contributions.

• Collects and analyzes data on personnel selection procedures and methods, based on established psychometric techniques; prepares charts, graphs and other statistical information on examination results, develops tests and other selection devises.

• Performs centralized or agency recruiting activities; prepares recruiting announcements or other information concerning job vacancies; interviews applicants and evaluates application forms; provides job counseling to prospective employees; administers minority recruitment and outreach programs; visits schools, colleges and other sources for recruitment.

• Administers agency grievance program; counsels employees on grievance procedures; completes research and investigations as needed.

• Prepares, processes, reviews, analyzes, or approves employee personnel transactions; ensures compliance with applicable laws and rules concerning appointments, promotions, demotions, transfers, separations and other actions.

• Interprets rules and laws concerning employee personnel actions; advises agency personnel staff, employees, supervisors and managers on various personnel related issues.

• Maintains a system of employee personnel records.

Level Descriptor

This is the leadership level of this job family where employees are assigned responsibility for supervising others in completing various professional human resources management activities and tasks. This includes assigning and reviewing work, ensuring completion of assigned activities and providing training. It may also include responsibility for administrative tasks such as completing performance evaluations, approving leave and initiating disciplinary actions.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree plus three years of professional experience in human resources management; a master’s degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, sociology, psychology or a closely related degree plus two years of professional experience in human resources management; or a doctorate in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, sociology, psychology or a closely related degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of technical human resources management experience for each year of the required bachelor’s degree. Note: Experience which was incidental to or not a major responsibility or duty of the position shall not be accepted as qualifying. Human resources management experience should include at least one of the following: job analysis, position classification, wage/salary and benefits administration, civil rights administration, recruitment or payroll administration.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of human resources management policies and procedures; of Merit Rules for Personnel Administration, the Oklahoma Personnel Act, and other applicable laws, rules and standards related to human resource management; of records maintenance; of business communications; and of supervisory practices and principles. Ability is required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to understand and apply applicable rules, laws and policies; to analyze and interpret these rules in various situations; to perform highly independent work; and to supervise the work of others.

Special Requirements

Some positions may require that employees be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with the position.

Additional Job Description

Position is located in the Management Services Division - Human Resources at State Office in Oklahoma City.

Essential Functions: Position will primarily serve as Benefits Partner/Coordinator for DRS agency employees; Insurance and Retirement Coordinator for BEP Licensed Vendors; Employee Relations coordinator to assist/guide supervisors/managers through the disciplinary process; grievance process for employees; delinquent tax letter notifications; longevity recognition; OESC Unemployment; OneLife EAP assistance for employees. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Applicant must be willing to perform all job-related travel.

Trial period (if applicable) is required.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge and experience in the essential functions listed above, to include the systems involved (i.e., Workday, OPERS, etc.).

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. 

Benefit Highlights: The Department of Rehabilitation Services provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.

Benefits Include:

• 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

• 5% additional pay for the possession of an appropriate professional certification or licensure

• Training opportunities to help meet CEU requirements

Method of Application: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency must apply though the Workday on-line External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers (myworkdayjobs.com).

Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through the Workday on-line Internal Listings applicant system (Find Jobs - Internal State of Oklahoma - Workday (myworkday.com)

For questions regarding specific duties or details of this job, please contact Human Resources at HR@okdrs.gov.

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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