Oklahoma City Public Schools is hiring: HR Generalist in Oklahoma City

Position Type:
ProTech (Non-Certified)

Date Posted:
9/17/2025

Location:
Human Resources

Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist supports staff recruitment and retention by coordinating various human resources activities throughout the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to off-boarding.

Essential Duties:
Great Teaching & Learning (Instructional Infrastructure)

• Maintains knowledge and expertise in HR-related regulatory issues that affect staff relative to timekeeping, safety, licensing, USDA/nutrition services, and State Department of Education guidelines.
• Conducts research and responds to issues or inquiries from district leadership/staff to support alignment with instructional operations.

Great People (Talent Management)

• Develops strategies, implements initiatives, and conducts activities to recruit qualified candidates.
• Counsels applicants on requirements for hire, transfer, reassignment, credentials, and certification.
• Participates in development, implementation, and monitoring of recruitment and retention plans.
• Onboards new staff members.
• Provides information and assistance on benefits, retirement, and leave options.
• Assists employees with benefit enrollment and changes.
• Evaluates and processes employment offers.
• Provides guidance on promotions, salary offers, and compensation equity.

Great Culture (Systems Leaders)

• Partners with management teams across the district, serving as primary HR point of contact.
• Delivers guidance and support to administrators, managers, supervisors, and employees regarding HR policies/procedures.
• Troubleshoots complex employee issues and coordinates resolutions.
• Guides HR operational issues and assists in developing new programs/initiatives to meet management needs.
  Builds collaborative relationships with district staff, departments, and vendors.

Great Systems (Support & Accountability)

• Ensures accurate position allocations at sites and departments.
• Interprets federal and state laws, Board policy, and regulations related to employment.
• Identifies and works with the HR team to improve business processes and optimize system capabilities.
• Maintains compliance with employment laws (ADA, FMLA, HIPAA, Title VII, etc.).
• Provides accurate and timely HR service delivery.
• Monitors and evaluates HR practices to ensure efficiency and accountability.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration or related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources.
• Proficient in using an HR Information System (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, WorkDay, etc).
• Proficient in using an office management suite such as Microsoft Office or Google Suite.
• Working knowledge of current federal and state employment laws and regulations, including but not limited to ADA, COBRA, FLSA, FMLA, HIPAA, USERRA, Title VII, and Title IX
• Ability to research, retrieve, analyze, and summarize data to develop clear and concise written reports and presentations.
• Ability to work independently and use rational judgment in the selection of appropriate resources to use in accomplishing assigned work.
• Ability to work collaboratively and establish and maintain effective working relationships with OKCPS HR staff, other departments, and vendors.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, and multi-task multiple projects and activities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Regular attendance is required.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities):

• Human Resources certification through SHRM or HRCI

*Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education at a 2:1 ratio. Therefore for every 1 year of college lacking, 2 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

• Must have adequate manual dexterity to write legibly and perform required duties on the computer.
• Must have adequate visual acuity to read, interpret, and transcribe written material and other required duties.
• Requires normal range of hearing and clear speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others in person and on the telephone.
• Requires some stooping, bending, stretching, and occasional lifting not to exceed 25 pounds.
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time.
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes. stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.

Work Environment:

• Office duties will be performed in a well-lighted, climate-controlled environment.

Reports To: HR Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Compensation: 806

Work Days: 242

FTE: 100

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the supervisor or appropriate administrator. Oklahoma City Public Schools reserves the right to, update, revise or change job duties as the need prevails. This document is for communication only and not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment. The Board of Education and Superintendent may approve alternatives to the listed qualifications.