Human Resources Manager II

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

Job summary

State of Oklahoma’s Department of Corrections seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager II to lead agency HR operations, including staffing, hiring approvals, and staff development. This on-site role develops policies, ensures compliance with personnel rules, and coordinates with leaders across divisions to align HR activities with agency priorities.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree with four years of professional HR experience (master’s preferred) and demonstrate strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus four years of professional level experience in human resources management or development.
• Master’s degree (preferred) in public administration, human resources or related field may substitute for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs HR operations, staffing, and talent acquisition activities.
• Interprets and applies HR laws and rules to various personnel matters.
• Participates in budget development and policy creation for HR programs.
• Directs classification studies, job audits, and position management.
• Oversees staffing changes, funding, and recruitment within delegated authority.
• Leads staff development and coordinates training in alignment with agency priorities.
• Plans and directs HR staff, provides coaching and development, and advises managers on complex workforce issues.

Skills

HR management

Staff development

Policy interpretation

Communication

Supervisory leadership

Budgeting/Finance coordination

Personnel administration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Posting End Date: Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

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.

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 major program or division are also included in this level.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Competencies

In addition to the Knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies identified in lower level(s).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of human resources management, staff development, or training policies and procedures; of the Oklahoma Personnel Act and the Merit Rules for Personnel Administration; of affirmative action and equal opportunity guidelines and procedures; of federal laws and regulations concerning human resources management, and employment practices; of the structure and functions of governmental organizations; of interviewing and investigative techniques; of business communications; of the legislative process; and of supervisory principles and practices.

Ability is required to plan, direct and coordinate the activities of others; to interpret, analyze and resolve administrative and human resources management or staff development problems; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to organize and conduct several projects simultaneously; and to analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action.

Education And Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree plus Four years of professional level experience in human resource management or development, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one additional year of professional or technical public sector human resources management experience for each year of the required education; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting the possession of a master’s degree in public administration, human resources or a closely related field for one year of the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A master’s degree and three years of HR/personnel management experience are preferred, with experience in staffing and talent acquisition, position control, employee development, and training coordination.

Special Requirements

In order to perform necessary travel, applicants must possess a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment and retain a valid driver’s license while assigned to this job classification.

Note

Applicants selected for an interview will be required to present a quick presentation on a human resources topic of their choosing.

This is an on-site position and is not eligible for remote work.

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.