Director of Human Resources

Job no: 492990
Position type: Staff Full-time
Location: Okmulgee
Division/Equivalent: OSU-Institute of Technology
School/Unit: INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (OKM)
Department/Office: Fiscal Services (OKM)
Categories: Accounting & Finance, Human Resources

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Campus

OSU-Institute of Technology

Contact Name & Email

Kristin Jasper, kristin.jasper@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$60,000 - $75,000

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials as quickly as possible for full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

The Director of Human Resources provides strategic leadership and oversight of OSUIT’s human resources functions. This role ensures alignment of HR practices with institutional goals and promotes a culture of excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement. Relative functions include employee and labor relations, talent management, employee onboarding and orientation, corrective actions and performance management, compensation, payroll and benefits, staff development, campus personnel budget, policy and procedures development, and statistical reporting to state and federal agencies.

Required Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related discipline from an accredited college or university required; Master’s degree preferred.   

Experience:

  • Proven history of demonstrating ethical and professional behavior.
  • Seven years of progressive HR experience, including three years in a leadership role.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

  • Valid Oklahoma driver’s license will be required if performing the functions of the position requires the use of a personal or university vehicle.
  • Relative certifications strongly preferred (SHRM, PHR, HRCI, etc.)

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Skills and Abilities:

  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.
  • Must have excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
  • Excellent customer service and strong mathematical skills are mandatory.
  • Proficient in spelling, punctuation, proper business English and excellent vocabulary.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and make contact with both internal and external constituents.
  • Professional demeanor and ability to work with various clients and visitors.
  • A positive “can-do” attitude along with a professional appearance and demeanor should be modeled at all times. 
  • Must have a willingness to continually self-initiate learning to remain current in expertise. 
  • Should be able to quickly grasp and apply training in learning new skills and methods.
  • Must be flexible, innovative and self-motivated. 

 Communication Skills:

  • Must possess excellent listening and customer service skills.
  • Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively recognize and resolve conflict.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Human Resources or relative discipline.
  • Relative certifications strongly preferred (SHRM, PHR, HRCI, etc.)

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