Human Resources Business Partner II

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 46,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 days vacation

15 days sick leave

11 paid holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

State of Oklahoma is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner II to lead strategic HR partnerships, advise leaders on workforce planning, and drive employee engagement across the agency. The role emphasizes full-cycle recruitment, policy guidance, and performance management in a dynamic state government environment.

The position requires a degree in HR or related field with 3–4 years of HR experience; SHRM/PHR certification preferred and travel may be involved.

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.

Responsibilities

• Develops strategic HR partnerships with agency leadership to understand and support organizational needs.
• Collaborates with leaders to design employee engagement strategies that enhance culture and experience.
• Provides guidance on HR transactions, policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Serves as HR liaison for divisions, supporting workforce planning, employee relations, and talent acquisition.
• Oversees full-cycle recruitment: posting, screening, interviewing, onboarding.
• Maintains HR data systems and reports for informed decision-making.
• Advices on compensation decisions and talent management for equity and competitiveness.
• Delivers day-to-day performance management coaching and development guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support agency priorities.

Skills

HR experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Job Posting Title

Human Resources Business Partner II

Agency

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.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

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 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.

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.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.