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Human Resource Director - Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG)

    The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) seeks an energetic and experienced Human Resource Director to oversee a full range of human resource services. This position provides leadership and direction regarding HR functions, including performance management, recruitment, benefits administration and counseling, compensation and position evaluation, organizational and employee development, records management, position budgeting, employee relations, FMLA, workers compensation, and human resource information systems. The Human Resource Director is responsible for short- and long-term planning of the agency's HR function and is involved in executing HR initiatives. Maturity, sound judgment, and a willingness to help others are essential to this position.

    Essential Duties

    • Oversee day-to-day operations of the agency’s human resource function, supervising four HR and front desk reception staff members
    • Provide leadership and direction for the agency and its employees regarding personnel matters, including recruitment and selection activities, position classification and compensation, organizational development and training, payroll and record keeping, and employee relations
    • Investigate and resolve problems related to reallocation of positions, working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee grievances
    • Lead staff in key HR functional areas to optimize operational efficiencies and service delivery
    • Maintain staffing through recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees
    • Conduct investigations, counsel employees and supervisors regarding disciplinary and grievance procedures by providing information on personnel policies and regulations and recommending a plan of action
    • Develop and recommend personnel policies, practices, and procedures by reviewing and analyzing reports, applicable regulations, professional literature, and statistical data concerning all aspects of personnel administration
    • Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, benefits, and training
    • Ensure consistent and equitable application of personnel policies and government regulations by advising managers about applicable policies and regulations and enforcing the personnel rules and regulations of the State and agency
    • Serve as the agency‘s designated EEO and ADA coordinator
    • Serve as agency liaison to the Department of Administration, Division of Personnel Services and other agencies and entities on matters related to human resources
    • Remain current on best human resource practices through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, and attending professional development courses

    Additional duties may be added at any time. This announcement does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed. We would expect you to follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties as requested.

    Qualifications

    • Four+ years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources.
    • A valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State

    Experience should include most or all of the following areas:

    • Employee Relations
    • Classification & Compensation
    • Job Analysis/Evaluation
    • Recruitment/Retention
    • Benefits Administration
    • Organizational & Talent Development
    • Development of and application of policies and procedures
    • HRIS systems and records
    • Employee Engagement & Communications
    • Workplace investigations
    • Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Three years management experience in human resources management in a government setting
    • Experience in managing employee relations, payroll, and benefits administration
    • Professional certification in Human Resources (SHRM or similar) strongly preferred
       

    See complete job posting and application instructions at www.jobs.ks.gov.

    (Search Job ID# 209631)
     

    Job Posted Until 8/24/23