HR Analyst

HR Analyst Position Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated HR Analyst to join our Human Resources team. This role plays an important part in supporting OOD’s mission to empower Ohioans with disabilities through employment, independence, and accessibility. By ensuring accurate payroll and benefits administration, you will help our employees focus on delivering impactful services to the individuals we serve.

In this position, you will manage a variety of human resources functions within the Employee Payroll & Benefits Support unit. Your responsibilities will include tracking and processing leave programs such as workers’ compensation, caregiver, military, and adoption/childbirth leave. You will monitor and certify Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) claims, advise employees on related policies, and conduct audits to ensure compliance. Using tools like Cognos and Excel, you will analyze data, prepare reports, and communicate with employees and managers regarding personnel actions and verification notices. Additionally, you will process payroll for the entire agency, research and resolve payroll issues, and maintain accurate records in systems such as OAKS, UKG Pro, and OnBase.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of human relations, government processes, and employment laws, including FMLA. Strong skills in Microsoft Office and general office equipment are essential. You should be able to define problems, analyze data, and draw valid conclusions, as well as handle sensitive inquiries with professionalism. Attention to detail, numerical accuracy, and effective communication are key to success in this role.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team that values collaboration and service. If you are ready to make an impact and support OOD’s mission, we encourage you to apply today.

Division of Human Resources: Employee Benefits & Payroll Support

Employee Benefits & Payroll Support (EBPS) coordinates agency timekeeping, payroll, benefits, leave, and safety initiatives.

Classification: Human Capital Management (HCM) Analyst

Pay Information

Starting salary will be step 1, subject to law or union contract requirements. New hires advance to the next step in the range after 6 months and annually thereafter. There are cost of living increases to these rates each year and additional longevity supplements begin after 5 years. The current wage progression for this position is in the table below.

Months of Employment

At Hire

6 months

18 months

30 months

42 months

Pay Range

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

EX 10

Hourly

$26.92

$28.40

$29.93

$31.66

$33.35

Annual

$55,994.00

$59,072.00

$62,254.00

$65,853.00

$69,368.00

Our roles are primarily in-office to encourage collaboration and connection, however some locations may have adjusted on-site requirements based on space availability at this time. Reporting details will be provided by the supervisor before the start date. Employees must reside at a location that allows for reasonable response time to workplace reporting requirements.

Daytime travel within Ohio may be required. The selected candidate must provide own transportation or, in order to operate a state vehicle, must have a valid driver’s license.

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities is not an E-Verify employer and will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Applications and Selections

“See resume” is not a substitution for completing work experience and/or supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must also be supported by the work experience/education sections of the application. If "See Resume" is used in place of work experience, your application may not be considered.

Applicants can check their application status and all vacancy-related email correspondence on “My Jobpage.” On the Careers.Ohio.Gov job search webpage, once signed in the link to My Jobpage is displayed under the TeamOhio logo. Applicants who require technical assistance (e.g., issues logging in or other system-related issues) should contact [email protected].

The selection process consists of an online assessment and a remote structured interview.  All communications are sent via email. Candidates should make sure their account contains an email address that is checked regularly including checking junk and/or spam.

Background Check

The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

2 years experience in human resources.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources, business or public administration.
• Or 1 year experience as Human Capital Management Associate, 64611.
• Or equivalent of education and/or experience per Minimum Class Qualifications noted above.

Job Skills:

Human Resources, Computer Literacy, Customer Service, Benefits, Payroll, Basic Documentation, Clerical and Data Entry, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Attention to Detail, Adaptability, Confidentiality

Organization

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

Agency Contact Name and Information

Melanie Sonnier, [email protected]

Unposting Date

Mar 15, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

150 OOD Cmplx

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$26.92/hour (unless required by legislation)

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00AM - 5:00PM M-F

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Human Resources

Technical Skills

Basic Documentation, Computer Literacy, Clerical & Data Entry, Customer Service, Payroll, Benefits

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Interpreting Data, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) empowers Ohioans with disabilities through employment, disability determinations, and independence. Our agency works with partners in businesses, education, and non-profit organizations to facilitate customized employment plans for Ohioans with disabilities; helps Ohio companies recruit and retain employees with disabilities; and is the sole agency determining medical and vocational Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs in Ohio. We help connect the people of Ohio who have disabilities with the resources, support, and opportunities that fit their unique needs, abilities, and interests so that they can find and retain meaningful employment. To learn more about what we do, please visit our website at ood.ohio.gov .

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