What You’ll Do:
- Works under direction and requires thorough knowledge of human resources functions and civil service laws, rules, policies & procedures in order to serve as Institution Personnel Director coordinating advanced and non-advanced HR sub-programs.
- Manages and oversees all personnel activities for institution; manages position roster and ensures compliance, tracks and monitors claims and advises employees regarding Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
- Coordinates requests for and review of independent medical evaluations to determine fitness for duty.
- Oversees return to work program.
- Manages disability separations and reinstatements to return to work program, manages disability separations & reinstatements to return employees to work timely and in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Tracks, monitors compliance and advises appointing authority regarding Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Processes and monitors unemployment compensation claims and serves as management representative at unemployment compensation hearings.
- Conducts exit interviews.
- Runs reports and gathers data to notify Labor Relations of staff for placement on physician verification.
- Formulates and implements local personnel policies and procedures at the institution ensuring compliance.
- Provides guidance and information to management and staff regarding policies and procedures, applicable collective bargaining agreements and state and federal law.
- Oversees and manages processes in filling vacant positions.
- Participates in employee orientation program.
- Maintains tables of organization.
- Coordinates, tracks, processes and advises regarding performance evaluations.
- Directly supervises all staff within the personnel office (e.g., HCM Analyst & payroll officers).
- Oversees and assists the HCMA with processing non-advanced sub-programs.
- Oversees and ensures the timely and accurate processing of payroll.
- Ensures and/or provides coverage of payroll as needed.
- Approves requests for leave and other payroll documents.
- Identifies training needs and conducts or arranges for training opportunities.
- Writes goals and completes and conducts timely performance evaluation reviews.
- Participates in career fairs/recruitment events.
- Monitors OPERS electronic contributions.
- Coordinates data for ACA and other audits.
- Conducts presentations and provides training to management staff and others on personnel matters (e.g., in-service training, performance evaluations).
- Conducts new employee orientation.
- Researches and drafts responses to EEO complaints.
- Participates on committees and teams.
- Attends meetings, training sessions and conferences.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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
3 yrs. exp. in human resources.
- Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration; 12 mos. exp. in human resources.
- Or 1 yr. exp. as Human Capital Management Analyst, 64612.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Human Resources, Attention to Detail, Confidentiality, Customer Focus, Decision Making, Time Management
Application Procedures:
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line through this posting website. (We no longer accept paper applications.)
- When completing your on-line Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting.
- We cannot give you credit for your qualifications, experience, education and training in the job selection process if you do not provide it in your on-line application.
- You can check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website.
- We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email often.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office so proper arrangements can be made. Otherwise, you will be given specific instructions on requesting an accommodation if you are invited to an assessment and/or interview.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
All final applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. Testing will also be performed for the presence of marijuana. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment unless the applicant submits medical documentation of legally prescribed medications or a recommendation for medical marijuana.
Pre-Employment Background Investigation:
The final applicant selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
- Individuals under a federal or state weapons disability if the position requires firearms certification/recertification and use;
- Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
- Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
- Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior.
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.
