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Deputy Director Of Human Resources

The Ohio Attorney General's Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio's past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state's future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a candidate for the Deputy Director of Human Resources position in the Human Resources Section. The successful candidate will represent the section in a reliable and professional manner. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. The headquarter location is the Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 E. Broad Street, Columbus Ohio.

The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assists the Chief of Human Resources in defining Attorney General's goals and objectives as they relate to personnel (ex. Workforce planning, recruitment, affirmative action, personnel programs, salary analysis.)
• Prepares administrative and confidential reports, forms and correspondence
• Serves as backup to the Chief of Human Resources on labor relations, personnel matters, OAKS and other HR related issues.
• Represents the Chief of Human Resources on related committees (ex. collective bargaining teams, recruitment).
• Acts on behalf of Chief of Human Resources in their absence.
• Supervises assigned personnel (ex. provides guidance on duties; sets performance standards).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.

Five years' experience in Human Resources or related field.

Previous OAKS experience is a plus.