HR OFFICER II

Introduction

\r\n\r\n�\r\nWhen you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.\r\n\r\n�\r\nWe aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.�\r\n

GRADE

16\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION\r\n44 CALVERT STREET\r\nANNAPOLIS, MD 21404\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

This position coordinates and maintains issues of personnel and employee relations. The responsibilities include recruitment, reclassifications, performance evaluation planning, timekeeping, employee/employer relations, benefits liaison and staff development.\r\n\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

\r\n Research all issues involving employee relations; advises management of appropriate course of action, such as, staff counseling, disciplinary actions, grievances, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), referrals to the State Medical Director (SMD), etc.�\r\n Recruitment of Merit/Permanent, Special Appointment, and Contractual positions.�\r\n Employee Benefits Liaison & Leave Bank Coordinator (leave bank, donations, usage), Health Benefits Coordinator, American Disability Act (ADA) Coordinator, Injured Workers’ Insurance Fund Coordinator (IWIF), FMLS, and Retirement Coordinator (Maryland Teachers and State Employees Supplemental (MSRP) and PEBSCO).�\r\n Supervises and implements HR Policies and Procedures; trains and evaluates Administration Specialists, and reinforces staff knowledge of new and existing policies and procedures, in order to ensure maximum individual and unit performance in accordance with federal, state, and local laws, policies,�\r\n Develops and updates Position Descriptions (MS-22) for current or new positions and determines appropriate classification; prepares and submits documentation for position reclassifications; monitors personnel eligibility for promotions.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nApplicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.��\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience:�Six years and six months of experience, two years and six months of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation,�employee relations, test development and validation job�analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation and an additional four years of professional HR management work experience in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, employee relations, test development and�validation or as a generalist.�\r\n\r\n\r\nNotes:�\r\n1. Candidates may substitute paraprofessional personnel work�experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the�required experience. Paraprofessional personnel work is defined as work involving the application of public sector�personnel procedures, policies, rules and�regulations to specific employment actions.� Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience includes responsibility for activities such as: preparing and maintaining employment records, calculating salaries, applying personnel-related rules and policies, preparing personnel-related reports, conducting employee orientation and counseling employees regarding�benefits and obligations and responding to inquiries concerning employment procedures.�\r\n2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's�degree from an accredited college or university and two years and six months of professional HR experience�involving recruitment and employment services, classification�and compensation, employee relations, test development and�validation, job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation for the required experience.�\r\n3. Candidates may substitute the possession of thirty graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields of HR/personnel administration, human resources�management, business administration, public administration,�statistics, tests and measurements, psychology or a related�field for up to six years of the required experience.�\r\n4.�Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in human�resources management classifications or human resources�management specialty codes in the human resources�management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the�required experience.\r\n\r\n\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants�who possess the following preferred qualification(s).�Include clear and specific information on your application regarding�your qualifications.\r\n\r\nSix months experience performing Recruitment transactions\r\nusing JobAps System.\r\nSix months experience processing HR transactions in Workday\r\nin a HR Coordinator or Benefits and Retirement Coordinator roles.\r\nSix months of State experience handling employee relations\r\nmatters such as disciplinary actions.\r\nSix months of State experience guiding management on the\r\nreclassification process.\r\n\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1.�Employees in this classification are required to obtain certification in State Personnel Management System policies and procedures and in the functionality of the Statewide Personnel System from the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, Maryland Department of Budget and Management within six months from the time of appointment to the position.� Employees are also required to obtain recertification every six months thereafter.\r\n2.�Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle.� Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. If you are in State service and are a promotional candidate, your salary will be determined in accordance with the State of Maryland Guidelines.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.� You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process.� Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�\r\n\r\n\r\nFor education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.�\r\n\r\n\r\nOr email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347.��\r\n\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov.��\r\n\r\n\r\nDo not submit unsolicited documentation.�\r\n\r\n\r\nTTY Users: call via Maryland Relay�\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.��\r\n\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.\r\n