Senior Human Resources Analyst

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is currently seeking a Senior Human Resources Analyst to join our Human Resources Section. The Senior Human Resources Analyst provides operational oversight and subject matter expertise across core HR functions, with a strong focus on position control, data integrity, recruitment, and compliance. This role ensures accurate and compliant use of the Human Resources System (HRS), Ohio Hiring Management System (OHMS), and OAKS HR, including auditing data, resolving system issues, and responding to DAS inquiries. The position manages job postings and hiring activities for assigned units and serves as a senior resource for HR staff, providing guidance on policy interpretation, processes, and best practices, as well as planned supervision of the HR Associate and support to HR Hiring Analysts

In addition, the Senior Human Resources Analyst coordinates and oversees key HR programs and initiatives, including the New Graduate Attorney Onboarding Program, student internship and externship programs, performance evaluation cycles, and recruitment outreach efforts such as career fairs and campus partnerships. The role supports agency-wide training, prepares reports and public records responses, and serves as backup for general HR functions such as background checks, drug testing, payroll, and benefits administration as needed. The position participates in agency committees, strategic initiatives, and technology enhancements, contributing to continuous improvement of HR programs and providing policy guidance to managers, employees, and external stakeholders.

This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule and there may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is 30 E. Broad St. Columbus, Ohio.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide oversight of HR operations including position control, ensuring alignment with organizational structure, budgeted staffing levels, and compliance with state policies and procedures.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance of HR data and systems, including auditing entries, resolving errors, and serving as a subject matter expert for HRS, OAKS HR, and OHMS.
• Manage and support recruitment and hiring processes for assigned units, including job postings, applicant review, onboarding coordination, and system support.
• Serve as a senior HR resource and provide functional guidance, including planned supervision of the HR Associate and support to HR Hiring Analysts through policy interpretation, process support, and training.
• Coordinate and oversee key HR programs, including performance evaluation cycles, onboarding initiatives (such as the New Graduate Attorney Onboarding Program), and student internship and externship programs.
• Support recruitment outreach and talent pipeline efforts, including career fairs, campus partnerships, and guidance to agency units on sourcing and networking strategies.
• Prepare HR-related reports, correspondence, and public records responses, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide HR policy guidance and consultation to managers, employees, and external stakeholders.
• Participate in agency-wide initiatives, committees, and HR technology enhancements, contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes and programs.
• Serve as backup for general HR functions as needed, including background checks, drug testing coordination, new hires, separations, and payroll support.

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines to people from all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate in any way. All people are equal under the law, and it is so at the AGO. This is a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups and participate in online or in-person events to learn about the experiences of others.

Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.

The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.

The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)(2).

AGO#\: 25-12-227

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test

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.

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.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 2 years experience in Human Resources, preferably with demonstrated work in HR operations such as recruitment, onboarding, HR systems, and compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, improve, and support HR processes or programs, including identifying efficiencies and implementing improvements.
• Experience working with an HR information system (HRIS) to enter, review, or maintain employee data. 
• Ability to provide guidance and support to managers and employees on HR processes and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in public-sector or government HR, including familiarity with DAS processes, civil service rules, or union environments.
• Advanced HRIS experience, including data audits, reporting, troubleshooting, or system enhancements.
• Experience leading or coordinating HR initiatives or programs, such as performance management cycles, onboarding programs, internships/externships, or training.
• Experience supporting recruitment strategy or workforce planning.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP).
• Strong Excel or data analysis skills for reporting and compliance tracking.