Human Resource Management Specialist

Job Posting Title

Human Resource Management Specialist

Agency

320 DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE CONSERVATION

Supervisory Organization

Wildlife Conservation

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

September 30, 2024

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

$53,176.40 Plus state benefit allowance

Job Description

At the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) we are guided by our passion for wildlife, wild spaces and the women and men who love the outdoors. We are currently seeking to fill a full-time position at our beautiful new state-of-the art headquarters just south of the State Capitol. It is our mission to manage and protect fish and wildlife, along with their habitats, while also growing our community of hunters and anglers, partnering with those who love the outdoors, and fostering stewardship with those who care for the land. 

We are proud to work in one of the nation’s top 5 states for recruiting, retaining and reactivating hunters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. ODWC is renowned for being a top place to work in the state, and we are seeking people who share our love for the outdoors, our high degree of professionalism and our passion for serving our customers. 

Working at ODWC provides the opportunity to participate in a fun and rewarding environment among some of the nation’s best biologists, game wardens, outdoor educators and administrative professionals. People in our ranks are making a real difference in conserving our state’s natural resources and outdoor traditions. We hope you will consider joining our team.

ODWC offers excellent state benefits with a generous benefit allowance and longevity payments. We match your 5% payroll deducted contribution to the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with 6% that increases to 8%, 10%, and 12% at 5, 10, and 15 years of experience, respectively. You will accrue 15 days annual leave and 10 days sick leave per year as well as 11 paid state holidays yearly.

Standard work hours are 8:00 to 4:30 PM, M-F with flex schedules available. Our office is easily accessible from anywhere in the Oklahoma City metro area, has free private parking and is conveniently located on the EMBARK bus route with a stop in front of our building.

Stop by to see our three-story waterfall and wildlife scenery in our main entry and learn more about how you could be a part of our team.

Position: Human Resource Management Specialist - Payroll & Benefits
Location: 1801 N. Lincoln Blvd, OKC OK
 

Under the supervision of the Human Resource Administrator, the Human Resources Management Specialist is responsible for various human resource programs as assigned by their supervisor. Programs include:

Recruitment - Track open positions, announce jobs on the state website, advertise open positions with local outlets and colleges, conduct interviews, background and reference checks, and complete appropriate paperwork for new-hires and existing employees. Ensure recruitment activities follow proper policy and procedure as outlined in the Employee Handbook and recommend changes to policy as needed. Review job descriptions and work with the HR Administrator and Division Leadership to write and update job descriptions as needed.

Payroll - Responsible for the processing of all monthly payrolls and related forms and reports within prescribed deadlines. Provides payroll information for budget. Process all payroll deductions. Ensure accuracy of data.

Benefits - Maintain employee group insurance and benefits programs, including retirement benefits. Assist agency employees by interpreting and explaining their employee benefit plan.

Retirement - Maintain records and reports for employee retirement contributions. Advise and process all forms for separating and retiring employees.

Other miscellaneous duties - Assist with processing workers’ compensation claims. Routinely works with comprehensive, confidential, records and filing systems. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Human Resource Administrator.   

JOB DUTIES MAY INCLUDE:

Track positions as they become available to fill and keep an accurate up to date list of open positions.

Work with division chief and assistant chief on priorities to fill open positions as well as