Job Posting Title

Human Resources Associate

Agency

807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization

Human Resources

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

October 04, 2025

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

based on education and experience

Job Description

Agency/Division Information

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) works to ensure Oklahomans have access to better health and better care. The agency’s core values include passion for purpose, trust and transparency, empowerment and accountability, best in class and outcome-driven, and servant leadership. As part of the interview process, candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview at our Oklahoma City office.

Position Purpose

The Human Resources Coordinator provides comprehensive support to the Human Resources department, ensuring the smooth administration of employee benefits, payroll processing, recruitment, and compliance with state and federal regulations. This role is pivotal in managing employee records, facilitating onboarding, and assisting employees with HR-related inquiries. The Coordinator also plays a key role in enhancing the employee experience through wellness programs, policy development, and effective communication, contributing to the overall mission and goals of the Oklahoma Health Care Authority.

Principle Activities May Include:

• Maintains a comprehensive system of employee personnel files and related records ensuring compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

• Communicates, tracks, develops, and maintains policy updates, handbook updates, and related documents.

• Processes employment verifications, reference checks, background checks, and offer letters for new hires, temporary employees, and interns.

• Collaborate with managers to recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring and onboarding of qualified job applicants for open positions.

• Administer, and assist employees with various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, retirement, and wellness benefits ensuring compliance with rules, laws, and policies. Prepares, processes, and reviews audits as needed.

• Coordinates communication and activities for the annual Open Enrollment process.

• Audit, enters, maintain, and/or processes information in the payroll system; information may include employees time worked, paid leave and holidays, deductions and withholding, address changes, name changes, and other information.

• Maintains knowledge of rules and policies for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and State Employees, educating employees on their application. 

• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs/events. Develops and coordinates programs, activities, messaging, and strategies to promote employee health and wellness.

• Performs customer service functions to timely answer employee and applicant requests and questions. Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

• Assists with payroll processes.

• Coordinate scheduling and logistics for HR-related meetings, interviews, and events, including calendar management, material preparation, and room or platform setup.

• Assist with monitoring and tracking key HR timelines, such as performance review cycles, onboarding activities, and compliance deadlines.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Process HR-related invoices and purchase requests; maintain accurate records of department expenditures and coordinate with finance staff as needed.

• Support employee engagement and wellness activities by assisting with planning, tracking participation, and preparing materials.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

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