HR Manager

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Retirement match

Longevity bonus

CEU training opportunities

Disability accommodations

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is seeking a Human Resources Manager to lead and coordinate HR activities for one or more ODMHSAS facilities in the Oklahoma City area. This role will supervise an HR team and provide leadership across recruitment, employee relations, personnel actions, and other HR services.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively, handle sensitive matters with discretion, and advise agency leadership on personnel matters while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional level experience in human resources management.
• Knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, the Oklahoma Administrative Code, Civil Service provisions, and other personnel policies.
• Experience using Workday within the state system.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate HR activities for ODMHSAS facilities.
• Supervise HR team including an HR Business Partner and two Recruiters.
• Provide leadership across recruitment, employee relations, personnel actions, and other HR services.

Skills

HR practices

Employment laws

Workday

Customer service

Communication

Discretion/Confidentiality

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Interpersonal skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

4 years HR management experience

Tools

Workday

Job description

Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Department is seeking a customer-service-minded Human Resources Manager to lead and coordinate HR activities for one or more ODMHSAS facilities. This position will supervise a dedicated HR team consisting of an HR Business Partner and two Recruiters, providing leadership and direction across recruitment, employee relations, personnel actions, and other HR services.

The ideal candidate is an organized, solutions-focused HR leader who communicates effectively, handles sensitive matters with discretion, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service to employees, applicants, and agency leadership. This position will advise facility and agency leadership on personnel matters, interpret and apply applicable state and federal employment laws, the Oklahoma Administrative Code, Civil Service Division provisions, policies, and procedures, and provide guidance on complex HR matters.

Job Type/Salary:

• Application period:9/21/2026 to 10/4/2026
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 1
• Annual Salary is $85,000.00
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
• FLSA Status:Exempt

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, the Oklahoma Administrative Code, Civil Service Division provisions, and other applicable personnel policies
• HR experience within the state system, including experience utilizing and navigating Workday
• Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and personnel matters
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, interpret applicable rules and laws, and resolve complex HR matters including recruitment and employee relations

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of professional level experience in human resources management
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license
• Applicants must be willing to work in-person in the OKC metro area

Benefit Highlights:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.