Human Capital Management Analyst

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Organization

Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

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Work Location

2200 W. Broad St
Columbus, Ohio, 43223
United States

Compensation

$27.73

Schedule

Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill

Human Resources

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

What You’ll Do

The Office of Human Resources is seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Human Capital Management Analyst to support payroll, employee services, benefits, and human resources operations. This position serves as a key resource for employees, supervisors, and agency leadership by ensuring the accurate administration of payroll processes, providing HR guidance, supporting employee programs, and promoting compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys problem-solving, working with data and systems, providing customer service, and contributing to a high-performing HR team.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration & Compliance

• Coordinate and support bi-weekly payroll processing activities.
• Monitor employee timekeeping records and payroll transactions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies, and facilitate timely resolution of issues.
• Process payroll-related deductions and tax documentation.
• Serve as a resource for employees and supervisors regarding payroll procedures and timekeeping requirements.
• Partner with payroll representatives and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll concerns.
• Maintain payroll-related employee information within statewide HR systems.

Employee Support & HR Services

• Provide guidance and technical assistance to employees regarding HR-related programs and processes.
• Respond to employee and management inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist with employment verifications, personnel record requests, and workforce information inquiries.
• Support onboarding activities for new employees, including payroll-related orientation and documentation.
• Research and resolve employee issues involving payroll, benefits, and employment records.

Benefits Administration Support

• Assist employees with benefit enrollment and changes related to health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, and voluntary programs.
• Provide support during annual open enrollment and qualifying life events.
• Research and resolve benefit-related questions and enrollment issues.
• Review reports to ensure benefit transactions are processed accurately and timely.

Records Management & Compliance

• Maintain confidential personnel records and electronic HR files.
• Support records retention and document management activities.
• Assist with public records requests and compliance initiatives.
• Monitor HR processes to promote adherence to agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Reporting & Quality Assurance

• Review HR and payroll reports to identify errors, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct quality-control reviews of personnel and payroll data.
• Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and special HR projects.
• Help ensure the integrity and accuracy of employee data across HR systems.

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 10 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule).

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Background Check Notice

The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

• 2 yrs. exp. in human resources.
• -Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration.
• -Or 1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Associate, 64611.
• -Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Human Resources

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS - May require travel.

ADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-Free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.