HR Management Specialist: Payroll, Recruiting & Compliance

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS seeks a Human Resources Management Specialist to handle HR, payroll, and benefits administration, plus recruitment and employee records. The role emphasizes adherence to Merit Rules, the Oklahoma Personnel Act, and related laws, with responsibilities across job analysis, wage administration, and equal opportunity compliance.

Levels I–III offer career advancement based on education and professional HR experience, with on-site duties and potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements vary by level: Level I bachelor’s degree or four years of tech HR experience; Level II bachelor’s plus one year professional HR experience or master’s in HR related field; Level III bachelor’s plus two years professional HR experience or master’s plus one year.
• Knowledge of Merit Rules for Personnel Administration, the Oklahoma Personnel Act, and other HR laws and standards.
• Education and experience should include: job analysis, wage/salary and benefits administration, civil rights administration, recruitment or payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Performs HR management, payroll administration, and interpretation of rules, laws and policies.
• Completes job audits, develops job descriptions and organization charts.
• Conducts wage and salary surveys and recommends salary changes.
• Administers agency payrolls and employee benefits programs.
• Administers recruitment activities and interviews applicants.
• Administers agency grievance program and counsels employees.
• Prepares and approves employee transactions and ensures compliance with laws.
• Interprets rules and advises staff on personnel issues.
• Maintains employee personnel records.

Skills

HR management

Payroll administration

Recruiting

Employee benefits

Job analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in HR or related field

Job description

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS seeks a Human Resources Management Specialist to handle HR, payroll, and benefits administration, plus recruitment and employee records. The role emphasizes adherence to Merit Rules, the Oklahoma Personnel Act, and related laws, with responsibilities across job analysis, wage administration, and equal opportunity compliance.

Levels I–III offer career advancement based on education and professional HR experience, with on-site duties and potential travel as needed.