Director of Human Resources Job at The State of Oklahoma
Job Posting Title
Director of Human Resources
Agency
695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION
Supervisory Organization
Executive
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if 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
Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Director of Human Resources holds a critical role in the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) that includes playing a partnership role with other divisions in formulating the agency’s employee engagement strategy as well as directing and administering all programs and operations of the Human Resources (HR) Division. The HR Director pro-actively plans, organizes, and directs the administration of the Human Resources Division, including, but not limited to, employee relations, engagement, benefits, recruitment, classification/compensation, leadership development, employee discipline and grievance process.
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS
The functions performed by employees in this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:
- Plans, organizes, and directs the development and implementation of methods of operation of the Human Resources Division to include; employment, classification and compensation, employee relations and development, human resources services, human resources programs, employee benefits, transactions, personnel records, employee discipline, and the grievance process
- Partners with all agency divisions and takes the lead in recruitment efforts and initiatives
- Directs the development and implementation of goals, policies, and procedures for Human Resources; coordinates the activities of designated units within the division to ensure uniform application; coordinates the work of the division with other divisions, offices and sections of the Oklahoma Tax Commission
- Directs the development and implementation of communications’ systems to ensure administrators, managers, supervisors and employees are informed on current policies, procedures and cross-divisional activities and to ensure uniform implementation, efficient and effective delivery of services and to gather feedback on proposed changes and issues
- Partners with agency leadership in overall agency administration; ensures that HR’s activities are consistent with agency policy and assists in the achievement of agency-wide goals and objectives which include creating a great place to work
- Directs the formulation and evaluation of budget recommendations for the HR team to provide for effective and efficient use of resources and the achievement of program objectives; determines organizational lines of authority and accountability
- Applies current rules and regulations with respect to selection, appointment, promotion, and retention of personnel; assures conformance with equal employment opportunity policies and monitors achievement of goals; directs and assists in staff supervision; evaluates staff performance
- Represents the agency at various meetings and hearings; reviews and makes recommendations on sensitive personnel and administrative problems and issues
- Oversees and directs the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources (HR) Division, including the administrative staff that supports each OTC division
- Serves as a liaison to the Executive Leadership Team and Human Resources to develop a pragmatic approach to address human resources policies and other HR issues
- Remains current on the rules, state, and federal laws pertaining to employment
- Monitors, interprets, and directs the implementation of new legislation that impacts division policies, procedures, and staff resources
- Determines and implements policies, practices, procedures, priorities and work standards that impact the division, agency and state governmental operations
- Recommends improvements for internal controls related employee relations
- Assists the Executive Director with establishing and implementing goals and priorities for the division that are consistent with advancing the agency’s overall mission and vision in creating a great place to work
- Develops processes that will enhance and streamline employee workload while maintaining compliance with requirements
- Division-wide, assists in the development of a structured approached to identifying and eliminating non value added processes and makes recommendations to integrate lean methods into the overall continuous improvement strategy of the division
- Participates in staff selection; allocates staffing and related resources to achieve maximum efficiency
COMPLEXITY OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of
- State and federal laws concerning human resources management and employment practices, specifically pertaining to progressive discipline, the complaint process, and the grievance process, including the Civil Service and the Personnel Administration Rules
- Agency policies and procedures
- Affirmative action and equal opportunity guidelines and procedures
- The structure and functions of governmental organizations
- Legal and business communication
Skills in
- Management of a diverse group of employees necessary to objectively and pro-actively achieve organizational objectives
- Communicating effectively; both orally and in writing and engaging employees within the HR division and throughout the agency
- Fostering an environment of relationship-building
- Interpersonal skills necessary to provide positive solutions to complex and diverse issues and concern involving corrective discipline and grievances
- Researching, problem solving, being resourceful to find solutions to complex problems
- Attention to detail
Ability to
- Objectively and pro-actively achieve resolutions of identified issues and concerns based on ethical business judgment and state and federal laws, rules, regulations and agency policies and procedures
- Objectively analyze complex and sensitive situations and recommend appropriate solutions and/or actions
- Coordinate multiple priorities across program lines
- Gather and organize data in order to produce a statistical analysis or reports
- Organize and conduct several projects simultaneously
- Analyze complex situations and adopt an appropriate course of action
- Become “business partner focused” with other divisions within the organization by gaining an intimate understanding of division needs to proactively support those division needs
- Understand the importance of building a culture to support the OTC’s mission and core values, and plays a leadership role in executing such
- Interpret and explain state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and policies
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of
- A bachelor’s degree in any field; PLUS five years of experience in human resource management, personnel administration, or a closely related field
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference may be given to candidates with a SHRM, HRCI/PHR, or IPMA-HR professional certification.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
This position requires occasional travel. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to perform all job-related travel. Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License is also required.
Core work hours for the Oklahoma Tax Commission are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm. This schedule may require minor flexibility based on the needs of the agency.
Telework may be required based on the needs of the agency, division, and section. If applicable, applicant must be willing and able to work BOTH on-site and telework at an off-site location, generally in the applicant’s home. Applicant must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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 State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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