Human Resources Manager II

Agency: Department of Corrections (Agency 131) · Full-time, Regular · On-site position (not eligible for remote work) · Salary: $76,634.36 (non-negotiable)

About the role

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving planning, supervising, directing and coordinating human resources management, development, or training programs in a state agency or institution or assisting in the direction of human resources management or training activities. This includes overall responsibility for all phases of a human resources management, development or training programs including the application of laws and rules concerning state employees and applicants, direction or supervision of assigned staff and coordination of program activities with other programs and activities. Some positions may be assigned responsibility for directing a major phase of a large program or assisting in directing a comprehensive human resources or staff development program as an assistant division director or comparable position.

Leads assigned agency HR operations, including position control, hiring approvals, staffing and talent acquisition, career development, and training coordination. Directs assigned staff and HR program improvements in alignment with agency priorities and available resources.

At this level employees are assigned responsibilities involving the administration of a human resources management, staff development or training program of moderate size and scope. This may include an agency or institution with 200 or more FTE, a personnel staff of between three and six employees, a patient/client census between 200 and 700 and a requirement for integration or coordination of work activities between several units or agencies. Positions assigned responsibility for a major phase of a human resources management, staff development, or training program of considerable size and scope or independent responsibility for a major program with statewide applications or for assisting in the direction of a major program or division are also included in this level.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 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.
• Oversees authorized, filled, vacant, and proposed positions and PINs and maintains position changes and approval records.
• Coordinates with finance and agency leadership to confirm funding and approve recruitment, hiring, and position changes within delegated authority.
• Leads agency HR staffing and talent acquisition activities, including recruitment planning, candidate sourcing, outreach, selection, and hiring coordination.
• Partners with agency leaders to identify staffing needs, prioritize vacancies, and develop strategies to attract qualified applicants and fill critical positions.
• Reviews recruitment metrics, including vacancy levels, time to fill, applicant flow, and offer acceptance, to identify barriers and improve hiring outcomes.
• Develops career pathways, progression guidance, internal advancement opportunities, and succession plans consistent with job requirements and agency policy.
• Partners with managers and training staff to establish employee development plans and coordinate training.
• Plans and directs assigned HR staff, establishes service expectations, monitors quality and deadlines, and provides coaching and development.
• Advises managers on complex workforce issues and coordinates solutions with HR leadership, finance, legal counsel, and other partners.

Requirements

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus four 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 master’s 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
• Knowledge of the Oklahoma Personnel Act and the Merit Rules for Personnel Administration
• Knowledge of affirmative action and equal opportunity guidelines and procedures
• Knowledge of federal laws and regulations concerning human resources management and employment practices
• Knowledge of the structure and functions of governmental organizations
• Knowledge of interviewing and investigative techniques
• Knowledge of business communications
• Knowledge of the legislative process
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Ability to plan, direct and coordinate the activities of others
• Ability to interpret, analyze and resolve administrative and human resources management or staff development problems
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to organize and conduct several projects simultaneously
• Ability to analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Three years of HR/personnel management experience
• Experience in staffing and talent acquisition, position control, employee development, and training coordination

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and retain a valid driver’s license while assigned to this job classification (necessary travel required)
• Applicants selected for an interview will be required to present a quick presentation on a human resources topic of their choosing

Pay

$76,634.36 annually (non-negotiable)

Schedule

Full-time, on-site (not eligible for remote work)