Human Resource Officer

Position: Human Resource Officer

Position #: 540-6159

Job  #: 3033790

Division: Office of the Adjutant General
- State Administration
- Human Resources

Location: Bismarck, ND

OTAG Starting Salary: $5,484 - $7,313 / month

Status: Regular, Full-Time

Application Accepted Through: 11:59 p.m. on October 5, 2026

We are seeking a purpose-driven and self-motivated Human Resource Officer to complete the Human Resource Team. This is a great opportunity for a Human Resource professional looking to gain experience, expand their career knowledge, and/or obtain a rewarding career position. There is endless potential to learn through experience while working in a fun and dynamic organization while serving the veteran and local communities.

As our Human Resource Officer, you will be responsible for innovative and creative team member focused programs including recruitment and selection, leave, engagement/recognition, safety/wellness, and training. This position will collaborate with and provide guidance to OTAG staff to ensure team members and managers are knowledgeable about and comply with State, Federal, and Agency employment requirements.

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. OTAG will not provide sponsorship.
• Requires a bachelor's degree with a major in human resource management, business or public administration, management, industrial relations, organizational leadership, organizational behavior or closely related field. Work experience in human resources can substitute for the education requirement on a year for year basis.

• Preferred candidate will have Human Resources experience (position and/or internship), knowledge of or motivation to learn all areas of Human Resources; possession of HR Certification (aPHR, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CCP, etc.); have work experience in one of the functional areas within the SHRM BASK; and active participation in local Human Resource organizations such as local SHRM or ATD chapters.

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The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

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