Assistant HR Director - Broken Arrow

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc.; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc. is seeking an HR professional to support the Human Resources Director in administering the department and guiding policy. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating projects, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in HR-related fields and at least five years of experience, including three years in a leadership role, with municipal government experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field, plus five years HR experience, including at least three years managing employees.

Responsibilities

• Assist HR Director in daily administration of the HR Department.
• Review and interpret policies; assist in policy updates and communications.
• Manage day-to-day HR operations and staff supervision.

Job description

Listing Description

Under limited supervision, this position assists the Human Resources Director in managing and overseeing the Human Resources Department, including, but not limited to: supervising and managing employees, making policy and practice recommendations and decisions, and managing projects. Serves as the Human Resources Director in absence of the Human Resources Director.

This position performs duties deemed to be “safety sensitive” and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists the Director in the daily administration of Human Resources Department, as directed or assigned.
• Assists in establishing policies and procedures which position the City as an employer of choice; reviews employee personnel policies; recommends changes to policies; and interprets policies for employees and management.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources Department, provides general direction; plans, organizes, staffs, and directs the daily activities.
• Acts as coach and mentor to employees; provides constructive and timely direction, correction, and performance evaluations to direct reports.
• Oversees all activities relating to the administration and maintenance of compensation, employee benefits and leave programs, and wellness programs.
• Oversees all activities related to performance management, employee training, compliance and employee development.
• Oversees departmental projects as assigned.
• Facilitates team building and engagement activities for department staff.
• Conducts the ADA interactive process, including providing guidance and partnering with the legal department and directors of appropriate recommendations.
• Participates in and prepares appropriate staff for unemployment hearings.
• Coordinates and oversees organizational training and development initiatives.
• Conducts or assigns internal investigations, as directed.
• Maintains knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws/regulations affecting human resource management; identifies trends that could affect organizational objectives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a Bachelor's Degree in a course of study related to the occupational field, supplemented by five years of related experience in Human Resources, including at least three years managing employees; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Previous experience in municipal government is preferred. Possession of a valid Class D Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma required.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exert minimal physical effort in sedentary work, typically involving some combination of balancing, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Location

201 S. 1st Street, Broken Arrow, OK – City Hall Annex