Human Resources Management Specialist I or II

Human Resources Management Specialist I Or II

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Job Description

Location : OKC 123 Robert S Kerr

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 : 8-5

Position Description :

The Human Resources Management Specialist Is Responsible For Performing Advanced Level Human Resources Management Work In Supporting Our Benefits Administration Functions. This Will Include A High Degree Of Independence In Completing Work Assignments And Making Decisions Concerning Various Day-To-Day Tasks Related To Employee Benefits, Including Health Insurance, Retirement Plans, Leave Programs, And Other Employee Perks.

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions :

• Administers leave, FMLA, worker's compensation, insurance, retirement and other employee benefits programs, and special programs such tuition reimbursement.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 :

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.

Preferred Qualification : PHR / SPHR certification.

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 :

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.

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. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

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.