Human Resources Business Partner II

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation leave

Sick leave and holidays

Benefits package

Job summary

Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) in Oklahoma seeks a Human Resources Business Partner II to support agency leadership with strategic HR partnership, workforce planning, and talent management.

The role entails full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, policy guidance, and advisory support to ensure internal equity and competitive staffing. Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 3–4 years HR experience; SHRM/PHR preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR management, business administration, or related field.
• 3–4 years of professional HR experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SHRM or PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic business partner relationships with agency leadership.
• Partner with leadership to build an employee engagement strategy.
• Provide consultation on HR transactions, policies, procedures, administrative rules, and laws.
• Serve as HR liaison for assigned divisions, supporting workforce planning, employee relations, and talent acquisition.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment including posting, screening, interviews, and onboarding.
• Maintain HR data systems, reports, and spreadsheets for decisions.
• Advise leaders on compensation decisions and talent management to ensure equity.
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Talent acquisition

HR consulting

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related field

SHRM or PHR certification

Job description

Human Resources Business Partner II

090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

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.

Estimated Appointment End Date: Continuous if Blank

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Compensation: Salary up to $75,900 based on education and experience

Job Description

As a Human Resources Business Partner II with OMES you will enjoy:

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Details

Full-time 40-hour work weeks. Support the Human Resources team

Salary up to: $75,900 based on education and experience

Responsibilities

• Developing strategic business partner relationships by working with agency leadership in understanding and supporting their organizational needs.
• Partner with leadership to build an employee engagement strategy that strengthens agency culture and employee experience.
• Provides consultation and guidance regarding human resources transactions, policies, procedures, administrative rules, State and Federal laws, and Human Resources best practices.
• Serves as the designated HR liaison for assigned divisions, supporting core HR functions including workforce planning, employee relations, and talent acquisition.
• Oversees full-cycle recruitment efforts including job posting, screening candidates, scheduling interviews, and onboarding activities.
• Maintains HR data systems, reports, and spreadsheets to inform agency-wide and division-specific decisions.
• Advise leaders on compensation decisions and talent management to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to leaders (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Responsibilities may vary based on division assignments and evolving agency priorities, and may include special projects, or other duties to support organizational goals.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday.

The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.

This position requires sitting for prolonged periods of time, and the ability to lift up to 20 pounds.

Occasional travel may be required to other sites or locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field; and 3 - 4 years of professional HR experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience

Preference

Preference will be given to candidates who possess SHRM or PHR certification

About OMES

The Office of Management and Enterprise Services provides excellent service, expert guidance and continuous improvement in support of our partners' goals. We are a highly qualified workforce committed to serve those who serve Oklahomans and make government run in the most efficient, innovative manner possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer

OMES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.