Human Resources Management Specialist III/ HRMS II

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Holiday pay

Health insurance benefits

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety is seeking a dependable Human Resources Management Specialist III or II to support recruitment, onboarding, and HR operations. You will maintain records, guide policy interpretation, and coordinate complex HR processes.

This role requires a solid HR background, excellent communication, and the ability to handle confidential information, with the DPS offering a generous benefits package and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 1 year of professional HR experience for Level II; Master’s degree or equivalent for Level II.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 2 years of professional HR experience for Level III; Master’s plus 1 year or equivalent.
• Relevant HR experience should include recruitment, personnel administration, classification, compensation, benefits, and payroll administration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee information and personnel records in HR systems.
• Coordinate recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and related activities.
• Monitor HR processes from initiation to completion with deadlines and documentation.
• Provide guidance on HR policies to leadership, supervisors, and staff.
• Maintain documentation and ensure compliance throughout the employee life cycle.
• Manage assigned HR programs with sound judgment and discretion.
• Communicate with internal and external partners about HR steps and timelines.
• Assist with HR projects, reporting, and advanced HR activities.

Skills

HR policies & procedures

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

HR management principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR management

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Posting Title

Human Resources Management Specialist III/ HRMS II

Agency

585 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Supervisory Organization

Dept. of Public Safety

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

Annual Base Salary:
Level II - $56,400.00
Level III - $60,400.00

Benefits

State employees with DPS enjoy a minimum of 15 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays each year and a comprehensive Benefit Package including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Job Description

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking a dependable, service-minded professional to join our team as a Human Resources Management Specialist III DPS. Employees support the agency’s mission of protecting the public and serving the people of Oklahoma. The successful candidate will work collaboratively, communicate clearly, and carry out their responsibilities with accuracy, professionalism, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee information and personnel records within HR systems and other applicable tracking systems.
• Coordinate and support recruitment, selection, hiring, onboarding, and other employment-related activities.
• Monitor assigned personnel actions and HR processes from initiation through completion, ensuring required deadlines and documentation are met.
• Provide guidance to agency leadership, supervisors, and employees regarding established HR policies, procedures, and processes.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and support compliance throughout the employee life cycle.
• Independently manage assigned HR programs, processes, and responsibilities while exercising sound judgment and appropriate discretion.
• Communicate effectively and timely with internal and external partners regarding HR processes, requirements, deadlines, and next steps.
• Assist with special projects, HR initiatives, reporting, and other advanced-level human resources activities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of human resources management principles, policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws, rules, and standards.
• Knowledge of personnel records management, recruitment and hiring practices, and professional business communication.
• Ability to interpret and consistently apply HR policies and procedures; exercise sound judgment and perform work independently; manage multiple priorities and deadlines; maintain accuracy and confidentiality; communicate effectively with employees, applicants, supervisors, and leadership; and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational, problem-solving, customer service, and follow-through skills.

Education and Experience

Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree plus one year of professional experience in human resources management; or a master’s degree in human resources or a closely related degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of bachelor’s degree plus two years of professional experience in human resources management; or a master’s degree in human resources or a closely related degree plus one year of professional experience in human resources management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Relevant human resources management experience should include professional level responsibilities in recruitment, personnel administration, classification, compensation, benefits, and/or payroll administration.

Special Requirements

The Department of Public Safety has determined that this is a safety sensitive position as defined by63 O.S. § 427.8.

Email [e-mail] to contact Human Resources.

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.