Strategic HR Partner — Government Sector

Socket.dev; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner at the administrative level in Oklahoma City. The role supports HR management, payroll, benefits, classification, and policy interpretation within the agency.

The position offers comprehensive state benefits, a defined retirement plan, paid leave, holidays, and career growth opportunities in a regulated public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; see Level II/III/IV education requirements.
• Level II requires 1 year of professional HR experience.
• Level III requires 2 years of professional HR experience.
• Level IV requires 3 years of professional HR experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs human resources management, personnel, or payroll administration activities.
• Completes classification studies and develops job descriptions, organization charts, and duties for positions.
• Conducts wage and salary surveys and recommends salary changes for actions like appointments and promotions.
• Administers agency payrolls and employee benefits programs; oversees leave and retirement provisions.
• Interprets rules and laws to advise staff and managers on personnel actions.
• Maintains a system of employee personnel records.

Skills

HR management

Classification

Payroll administration

Merit rules knowledge

Employee benefits

Records maintenance

Business communications

Education

Level II – bachelor’s degree + 1 year HR experience

Level III – bachelor’s + 2 years HR experience

Level IV – bachelor’s + 3 years HR experience

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner at the administrative level in Oklahoma City. The role supports HR management, payroll, benefits, classification, and policy interpretation within the agency.

The position offers comprehensive state benefits, a defined retirement plan, paid leave, holidays, and career growth opportunities in a regulated public sector environment.