Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Programs Manager I

This position is for a Human Resources Manager for the Ardmore Veterans Center.

Ardmore Veterans Center

OK Department of Veterans Affairs
1015 S. Commerce Street
Ardmore, OK 73401

Annual Salary - Up to $62,265.00 based on education and experience.

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.

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.
• 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.
• Directs or completes activities related to recruitment, grievance management, employee relations, adverse actions, compensation, employee selection, human resources development and other personnel matters; advises agency officials and employees of Merit Rules and agency policies concerning employee and applicant actions.
• Coordinates or conducts activities related to complaints or appeals concerning violations of the Civil Service Rules, such as investigations, training, alternative dispute resolution, grievance management, progressive discipline and administrative hearings.
• Represents the agency to other state agencies, the Legislature, employee groups and other organizations in matters pertaining to human resources management or personnel administration.
• Participates in preparation of agency budget and budget work programs; develops agency or division policies and procedures in accordance with applicable laws and rules.

Level Descriptor

At this level employees are assigned responsibility for a human resources management or human resource development/training program which is limited in size and scope. This may include those in an agency or institution with less than 200 FTE, a human resources staff of three or less, a patient/client average monthly census of less than 200 or responsibilities for coordination of human resources management functions primarily within the agency or institution. Other positions which may be included at this level are those which are the only professional human resources management position within the agency or institution, with overall responsibility for developing and implementing human resources management policies and procedures, those responsible for providing human resources consultant services to multiple agencies in an agency services role, and various positions which are assigned responsibilities which involve assisting in the planning, coordination, and direction of one or more specialized phases of a human resources management program or direct responsibility for a specific program area.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree plus three 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.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of human resources management, staff development, or training policies and procedures; of the Civil Service Rules; 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.

Special Requirements

*This position is designated as executive management as determined by the OMES Director and is exempt from the provisions of the Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Act.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $62,265.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $62,265