HR Compliance Officer

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 56,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement match

11 holidays

15 annual leave days

15 sick days

Longevity pay

Job summary

State of Oklahoma HR is seeking an HR Compliance Officer to ensure agency compliance with federal and state laws. The role oversees discipline, investigations, garnishments, unemployment, verifications, and poster compliance while maintaining records and generating HR reports.

Qualified candidates will hold a bachelor’s degree in HR or law and have 1 year of relevant experience. Competitive benefits and state employment protections are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, law, or related field and 1 year of professional HR experience.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with employment law and compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with progressive discipline and employee grievances.
• Support investigations, garnishments, unemployment claims.
• Process employment verifications and collect required posters.
• Maintain personnel and payroll records; perform audits.
• Generate reports and update HR tracking logs.
• Support HR team with tasks and trainings; back-up for all HR team members.
• Cross-train in division as needed; communicate policies clearly.

Skills

HR regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork & independence

Policy analysis

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Job Posting Title

HR Compliance Officer

Agency

640 SERVICE OKLAHOMA

Supervisory Organization

Human Resources

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

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. This position has an annual rate of $65,000.00. Service Oklahoma provides a comprehensive benefits package, including an allowance for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. The agency matches up to 7% for employees' retirement plans. Staff enjoy 11 paid holidays, 15 annual leave days (increasing with tenure), 15 sick days, and longevity payments based on years of state service.

Job Description

Position Summary

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.

Position Responsibilities

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the employee assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all required duties, responsibilities and skills.

• 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 will be 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 will be carried out by the HR Administrator.
• Reviews and processes garnishments.
• Processes unemployment claims.
• Reviews and processes employment verifications.
• Gather data to purchase employment law posters and ensure each required location/area has one displayed as per federal regulations.
  • Travel to some locations may be required.
• Assists with job descriptions upon request.
  • Research and provide 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.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.

This position may be expected to cross-train in other sections of their division and perform the job duties in each section, based on the needs of the agency.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 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 skills, including ability to manage multiple projects with multiple deadlines.
• Advanced computer skills with all Microsoft Office.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Ability to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to facilitate presentations in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all areas of Human Resources.
• Ability to have regular and reliable attendance.

Education & Experience

The minimum qualifications for this position are:

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources, law, or related field, plus one (1) year of professional experience in human resources, law, or related field;
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Preference May Be Given To Candidates Who Have

• At least