Human Resources Director

Human Resources Director

Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Human Resources Director is assigned responsibilities involving planning, supervising, directing, and coordinating human resources management, development, or training programs. This includes overall responsibility for all phases of a human resources management, development, or training programs including the application of law and rules concerning state employees and applicants, direction or supervision of assigned staff, and coordination of program activities with other programs and activities.

Typical functions include directing human resources, staff development, or training activities; interpreting and applying laws and rules concerning human resources management; directing or conducting activities related to recruitment, grievance management, employee relations; coordinating or conducting activities related to complaints or appeals concerning violations of the state employment laws; representing the agency to other organizations in matters pertaining to human resources management; participating in preparation of agency budget; directing or performing activities related to payroll administration; and other duties as assigned.

Education and experience requirements consist of a bachelor's degree plus three years of professional level experience in human resource management or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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

Preference will be given to candidates who possess a current senior level professional certification in human resources management.

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to mild noise level. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computer and telephone.

Must be able and willing to perform all job-related travel in-state and out-of-state when necessary, including overnight travel. Percentage of travel time : less than 5%.

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.