Human Resources Manager II

okgov; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Department of Corrections is seeking a Human Resources Manager II to lead HR operations within the DOC Human Resources team. This role directs staffing, benefits, and training initiatives, ensuring compliance with state laws and agency policies.

It requires strategic oversight of position control, recruitment, and workforce development. You will supervise a team, coordinate with finance and legal, and drive improvements in staffing metrics, career pathways, and staff development

Qualifications

• Basic Purpose: planning, supervising, directing and coordinating human resources management, development or training programs in a state agency.
• Leads assigned agency HR operations, including position control, hiring approvals, staffing and talent acquisition, career development, and training coordination.
• Directs HR staff and program improvements in alignment with agency priorities and resources.
• Typical Functions: interpreting laws on HR matters, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and records.
• Budget planning, policy development, and approval of staffing changes within delegated authority.
• Leads HR staffing and talent acquisition activities and develops strategies to attract qualified applicants.

Responsibilities

• Directs human resources, staff development, or training activities in all phases of an agency HR program.
• Interprets and applies laws and rules concerning HR management and staff development.
• Participates in preparation of agency budget and policy development.
• Manages classification studies, job audits, and recommendations on job classifications and organization structure.
• Oversees positions, PINs, funding coordination, and recruitment approvals.
• Leads staffing and recruitment metrics analysis to improve hiring outcomes.

Job description

Job Posting Title

Human Resources Manager II

Agency

131 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

Supervisory Organization

DOC 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

$76,634.36- this salary is non-negotiable.

Job Description

Location

Human Resources

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving planning, supervising, directing and coordinating human resources management, development, or training programs in a state agency or institution or assisting in the direction of human resources management or training activities. This includes overall responsibility for all phases of a human resources management, development or training programs including the application of laws and rules concerning state employees and applicants, direction or supervision of assigned staff and coordination of program activities with other programs and activities. Some positions may be assigned responsibility for directing a major phase of a large program or assisting in directing a comprehensive human resources or staff development program as an assistant division director or comparable position.

Leads assigned agency HR operations, including position control, hiring approvals, staffing and talent acquisition, career development, and training coordination. Directs assigned staff and HR program improvements in alignment with agency priorities and available resources.

Typical Functions

• Directs human resources, staff development, or training activities in all phases of an agency human resources management or development program or plans, organizes or directs a major phase of a comprehensive human resources management or training program of considerable size and scope.
• Interprets and applies laws and rules concerning human resources management, personnel administration, or staff development to a variety of human resources matters including classification, selection and recruitment, compensation, staff development and training, employee benefit programs and employee transactions and records.
• Participates in preparation of agency budget and budget work programs; develops agency or division policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws and rules.
• Directs or conducts classification studies, job audits, and other actions to identify duties and responsibilities assigned to positions and employees; makes recommendations concerning job classifications, changes in organization structure and other matters.
• Oversees authorized, filled, vacant, and proposed positions and PINs and maintains position changes and approval records. Coordinates with finance and agency leadership to confirm funding and approve recruitment, hiring, and position changes within delegated authority.
• Leads agency HR staffing and talent acquisition activities, including recruitment planning, candidate sourcing, outreach, selection, and hiring coordination. Partners with agency leaders to identify staffing needs, prioritize vacancies, and develop strategies to attract qualified applicants and fill critical positions. Reviews recruitment metrics, including vacancy levels, time to fill, applicant flow, and offer acceptance, to identify barriers and improve hiring outcomes.
• Develops career pathways, progression guidance, internal advancement opportunities, and succession plans consistent with job requirements and agency policy. Partners with managers and training staff to establish employee development plans and coordinate training.
• Plans and directs assigned HR staff, establishes service expectations, monitors quality and deadlines, and provides coaching and development. Advises managers on complex workforce issues and coordinates solutions with HR leadership, finance, legal counsel, and other partners.

Level Descriptor

Levels are distinguished based on the complexity of assigned duties, the level of expertise required for completion of work assignments, and the responsibility assigned for the supervision of others. At this level employees are assigned responsibilities involving the administration of a human resources management, staff development or training program of moderate size and scope. This may include an agency or institution with 200 or more FTE, a personnel staff of between three and six employees, a patient/client census between 200 and 700 and a requirement for integration or coordination of work activities between several units or agencies. Positions assigned responsibility for a major phase of a human resources management, staff development, or training program of considerable size and scope or independent responsibility for a major program with statewide applications or for assisting in the direction of a majo