Strategic HR Officer for State Administration

North Dakota Department of Emergency Services; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 53,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota Department of Emergency Services in Bismarck is seeking a Human Resource Officer to lead recruitment and training efforts and drive engagement across the OTAG team. The role emphasizes compliance with state, federal, and agency employment requirements while coordinating leave, safety, and wellness initiatives.

The successful candidate will collaborate with OTAG staff to develop and implement HR programs that support veterans and the local community, in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in HR, business, public administration, management, industrial relations, or a closely related field. Work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; OTAG will not provide sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment and selection processes.
• Oversee leave management, engagement/recognition, safety and wellness programs.
• Coordinate training and development; ensure compliance with state, federal, and agency employment requirements.
• Collaborate with OTAG staff to guide and support teams.

Skills

Recruiting

Leave management

Employee engagement

Training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / business / public administration / management

Job description

North Dakota Department of Emergency Services in Bismarck is seeking a Human Resource Officer to lead recruitment and training efforts and drive engagement across the OTAG team. The role emphasizes compliance with state, federal, and agency employment requirements while coordinating leave, safety, and wellness initiatives.

The successful candidate will collaborate with OTAG staff to develop and implement HR programs that support veterans and the local community, in a dynamic team environment.