HR SUPERVISOR/EXPERT

State of Arkansas; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Arkansas is seeking an HR Supervisor/Expert to oversee HR functions, including employee relations, benefits, recruitment, and performance management. You will supervise HR staff, provide guidance, training, and ensure compliance with state HR policies.

This role requires leading complex HR issues and maintaining confidentiality across departments. The position operates within the Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism, Pulaski County, with a starting salary around $63k and a range

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of HR principles, laws, and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and compensation structures.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Expertise in analyzing HR data and trends.
• Ability to lead HR teams and resolve complex HR issues.
• Ability to stay current with changes in HR law and regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Supervise HR staff to ensure high-quality service and policy compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on employee relations, grievances, and performance issues.
• Review recruitment, compensation, and benefits policies for compliance.
• Develop and implement HR procedures to improve efficiency.
• Train HR staff and other state employees on HR processes and best practices.
• Act as liaison between HR and other departments to ensure policy adherence.

Skills

Expert HR knowledge

Employee relations

Performance management

Compensation structures

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

HR data & trends

HR policy compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field preferred

Job description

Location: DEPT OF PARKS, HERITAGE & TOUR -HP01

County: Pulaski

Anticipated Starting Salary: 63,085

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

Position Information

Position Number: 22092615

Location: DEPT OF PARKS, HERITAGE & TOUR -HP01

County: Pulaski

Anticipated Starting Salary: 63,085

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism has three major divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Arkansas State Parks manages 52 state parks and promotes Arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas Heritage preserves and promotes Arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas Tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

Job Series: Human Resources – Career-path

Classification: HR Supervisor/Expert

Class Code: HDH08P

Pay Grade: SGS08

Salary Range: $63,086 - $93,367

Job Summary

The HR Supervisor/Expert oversees specific HR functions and serves as a subject matter expert in areas such as employee relations, benefits, recruitment, and performance management. This role involves supervising HR staff, providing guidance and training, and ensuring compliance with state HR policies. The HR Supervisor/Expert is an essential resource for HR teams and provides specialized knowledge on complex HR issues.

Primary Responsibilities

The assignment of supervisory duties is determined by the hiring agency's operational needs. Non-supervisory roles will serve as senior technical experts. Supervise and mentor HR staff to ensure high-quality service delivery and compliance with HR policies. Provide expert-level guidance on complex employee relations matters, including grievances and performance issues. Review and ensure compliance with recruitment, compensation, and benefits policies. Develop and implement HR procedures and practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Provide training to HR staff and other state employees on HR processes and best practices. Serve as a liaison between HR teams and other departments to ensure HR policies are understood and followed.

Knowledge And Skills

Expert knowledge of HR principles, laws, and practices. In-depth knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and compensation structures. Strong leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. Expertise in analyzing HR data and trends. Ability to lead HR teams and resolve complex HR issues. Ability to stay current with changes in HR law and regulations. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent; a bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field is preferred. At least five years of professional experience in human resources or a related field.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.