Human Resources Generalist - Payroll/Recruitment (Full Time)

Job Posting Title Human Resources Generalist Agency 265 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Supervisory Organization Department of Education-Oliver Hodge Education Building Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. 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 $65,000-$70,000
POSITION OVERVIEW The HR Generalist supports daily human resources operations and provides direct assistance to employees and supervisors across multiple functional areas. This role is responsible for coordinating the recruiting lifecycle, supporting onboarding, managing leave cases, generating Work Comp reports, and assisting with agency HR training initiatives. The HR Generalist ensures accuracy, compliance, professionalism, and timely communication across all HR processes while delivering a positive employee experience. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Recruitment & Hiring Lifecycle: Coordinate the full recruiting process including screening applicants, scheduling interviews, communicating with candidates, and assisting supervisors with hiring decisions; Ensure consistency, transparency, and compliance in every step of the hiring and selection process; Prepare job offer documentation and collaborate with HRIS/Payroll to ensure accurate setup.
Manage new hire onboarding logistics, including orientation scheduling, document distribution, and completion tracking; Collaborate with the HRIS Specialist to ensure accurate processing of employee data and credentials; Serve as the point of contact for new employees during their first weeks of employment.
Serve as the liaison between supervisors, employees, insurance partners, and HR leadership on Work Comp matters; Department Shadowing & Cross‑Training Support: Participate in department shadowing to understand HR functions and ensure proper workflow continuity; Maintain documentation of cross‑training efforts and support skill transfer across HR roles.
Provide customer‑focused support to employees requesting information related to recruiting, onboarding, leave, Work Comp, and general HR processes; Respond to HR inbox inquiries and elevate complex issues when needed; Maintain strict confidentiality in all HR interactions and records.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; Four (4) years of experience in an HR Generalist or HR Business Partner role with a solid understanding of HR practices and procedures; Experience in public sector human resources;
Experience utilizing HR Roles in Workday;
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without sponsorship now or in the future; S. state or territory to perform necessary job‑related travel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT Office setting based out of: Oliver Hodge Building, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;
Operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine/printer, and office telephone 75% of the time;
Sustained focus and attention to detail are essential, along with memory retention of policies, procedures, and facts over various time frames. Flexible Spending Accounts: Manage healthcare expenses and/or dependent care with ease.
Full Participation in TRS: Enjoy employer‑covered contributions (7.5% of annual salary) for Teacher’s Retirement System participation.
Generous Leave Policy: Full‑time employees receive 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in their first year.
Paid Holidays: Benefit from 11 paid holidays per year.
Longevity Bonus: Earn a bonus after completing two years of service, with bonuses continuing annually thereafter.
Employee Assistance Program: Access support and resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.

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