State of Oklahoma

HR Manager

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and four years of professional HR experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and Oklahoma regulations.
  • HR experience in the state system, ideally with Workday proficiency.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and confidentiality.
  • Excellent organizational skills and sound judgment.
  • Capacity to manage multiple priorities and resolve complex HR issues.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate HR activities across multiple facilities.
  • Supervise an HR team, including an HR Business Partner and two Recruiters.
  • Advise leadership on personnel matters and interpretation of employment laws.
  • Provide guidance on complex HR issues including recruitment and employee relations.
  • Ensure high levels of customer service to employees and leadership.
  • Manage sensitive personnel actions with discretion and professionalism.

Benefits

  • Generous state paid benefit allowance for insurance premiums.
  • Wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions.
  • Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses.
  • 11 paid holidays annually.
  • 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year.
  • Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
  • Longevity Bonus for years of service.
  • Training opportunities for CEU requirements.
Full Job Description
Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Department is seeking a customer-service-minded Human Resources Manager to lead and coordinate HR activities for one or more ODMHSAS facilities. This position will supervise a dedicated HR team consisting of an HR Business Partner and two Recruiters, providing leadership and direction across recruitment, employee relations, personnel actions, and other HR services.

The ideal candidate is an organized, solutions-focused HR leader who communicates effectively, handles sensitive matters with discretion, and thrives in a fast-paced environment while providing excellent customer service to employees, applicants, and agency leadership. This position will advise facility and agency leadership on personnel matters, interpret and apply applicable state and federal employment laws, the Oklahoma Administrative Code, Civil Service Division provisions, policies, and procedures, and provide guidance on complex HR matters.

Job Type/Salary:
  • Application period: 9/21/2026 to 10/4/2026
  • Full-time
  • Vacancies: 1
  • Annual Salary is $85,000.00
  • Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8-5
  • FLSA Status: Exempt
Preferred Qualifications and Experience:
  • Knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, the Oklahoma Administrative Code, Civil Service Division provisions, and other applicable personnel policies
  • HR experience within the state system, including experience utilizing and navigating Workday
  • Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and personnel matters
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound judgment
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities, interpret applicable rules and laws, and resolve complex HR matters including recruitment and employee relations
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree and four years of professional level experience in human resources management
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements:
  • Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver's license
  • Applicants must be willing to work in-person in the OKC metro area
Benefit Highlights:
ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:
  • Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
  • Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
  • 11 paid holidays
  • 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
  • Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
  • Longevity Bonus for years of service
  • Training opportunities for CEU requirements
Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

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