HR Compliance Officer

About the role

Service Oklahoma (SOK) is dedicated to making government services easier to access by delivering exceptional customer experiences. As Oklahomans serving fellow Oklahomans, we provide driver license and motor vehicle services for the state. The HR Compliance Officer serves as the Compliance Coordinator who assists all employees. This position manages progressive discipline per the rules from the Civil Service Division, employee grievances, investigations, garnishments, unemployment, employment verifications, and other tasks to ensure the agency remains compliant with federal and state laws and rules.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Director of Human Resources, the HR Administrator, and the HR Manager.
• Works closely with the HR Manager to administer progressive discipline initiated from a supervisor’s requests or assigned by the HR Director; travel may be required; complex disciplines are carried out by the HR Manager.
• Works closely with the HR Administrator to process internal investigations initiated by personnel grievances or assigned by the HR Director; travel may be required; complex investigations are carried out by the HR Administrator.
• Reviews and processes garnishments.
• Processes unemployment claims.
• Reviews and processes employment verifications.
• Gathers data to purchase employment law posters and ensures each required location/area has one displayed per federal regulations; travel to some locations may be required.
• Assists with job descriptions upon request.
• Researches and provides recommendations on the FLSA status of a position upon request.
• Maintains a system of employee personnel records and payroll records; performs audits at the direction of the HR Director.
• Generates and sends reports as assigned; updates the HR Tracking Log weekly.
• Assists HR Team Members with tasks, projects, programs, meetings, trainings, and presentations; serves as back‑up for all HR Team Members.
• Assists in policy management and leadership development.
• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• May be expected to cross‑train in other sections of the division and perform job duties in each section based on agency needs.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, law, or a related field, plus one (1) year of professional experience in human resources, law, or a related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Preference may be given to candidates with at least one year of work experience utilizing Workday, specifically in Human Resources for the State of Oklahoma.
• At least one year of professional experience in human resources, law, or a related field.

Skills

• Knowledge of federal & state rules, laws, and standards related to human resource management and demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret these rules in various situations.
• Knowledge of human resources management policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of business communications; utilizing correct spelling, grammar, and business communication etiquette.
• Excellent communication skills; writing, speaking, and presenting.
• Ability to work as a team member as well as independently, exercising good judgement and initiative.
• Strong work ethic and effective time management and organizational