Job Details

Human Resources Management Specialist I Or II

Agency: Oklahoma State Department Of Health

Supervisory Organization: 340 Human Resource

Location: Central Office 123 Robert S. Kerr, Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Salary: Level I up to $55,000.00, based on education and experience. Level II up to $61,000.00, based on education and experience.

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Primary Hours: 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Position Description: The Human Resources Management Specialist is responsible for routine professional level work in completing various personnel management activities and tasks. This may include reviewing personnel actions, evaluating job applications, conducting interviews, counseling employees, preparing certificates of eligibles for various positions, completing job audits, developing selection devices and other activities. 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.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions: The functions performed may vary but may include the following:

• Performs human resources management 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 provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act: administers leave, FMLA, worker's compensation, insurance, retirement and other employee benefits programs, or special programs such as career fair, 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; visits schools, colleges and other sources for recruitment.
• Counsels employees on grievance procedures.
• 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.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties: Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior. Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Level I: Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, accounting, sociology, psychology or a closely related degree; OR four years of technical human resources management experience or a master's degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, accounting, sociology, psychology or a closely related degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Level II: Bachelor's degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, accounting, sociology, psychology or a closely related degree PLUS one year of professional experience in human resources management or five years of technical human resources management experience or a master's degree in human resources, industrial/organizational psychology, public administration, accounting, sociology, psychology or a closely related degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualification: PHR/SPHR certification.

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms; and carry light items. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones.

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.