Find & Apply For Human Resources / Labor Relations Specialist Jobs in La Plata, Maryland

Terms of Employment:

12-

MONTH Exemption Status:

EXEMPT AFSCME SALARY SCALE UB

Grades 25-26 https://www.ccboe.com/careers/salary-scales

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field and 3 to 5 years of successful supervisory experience in hiring, staffing, recruiting, human resources related experience required (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or

SHRM-SCP

certification preferred); OR

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field, and 5 to 8 years of successful supervisory experience in hiring, staffing, recruiting, and human resources-related experience, and current PHR or SHRM-CP certification required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to lead and supervise a team of 3 to 5 direct reports
• Demonstrated knowledge of local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations
• Proficient in the use of business software applications including Microsoft Office and HRIS systems
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to align with school system goals and initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and discretely with extremely confidential information
• Proven thought-leadership with a detail-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities and management skills
• Excellent customer service and cross-group collaboration competencies
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience defining and tracking key metrics related to certificated and non-certificated talent acquisition and engagement
• Demonstrated a high level of personal and professional integrity
• Ability to travel overnight and work late evenings and occasional weekends as necessary

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as primary point-of-contact for assigned schools and departments for all human resources matters
• Supports all phases of the employee life cycle including recruiting and selection, onboarding, performance management, and workforce planning
• Establishes and maintains relationships with building administrators and department heads to support school system needs
• Coordinates recruitment and staffing initiatives for assigned schools and departments to ensure proper staffing is maintained to accomplish the educational mission of the school/department
• Maintains and reconciles staffing, as related to recruitment, for assigned schools and departments
• Assists with organizing and coordinating CCPS recruitment initiatives with colleges, universities, and other organizations; represents CCPS at job fairs and recruiting events
• Participates on interview/search committees as needed
• Conducts internal employment investigations and manages employee relations issues as required
• Presents, interprets, and implements state and county policies and procedures, including negotiated agreements
• Serves on negotiating teams for collective bargaining as assigned by the Superintendent and Board of Education
• Provides exceptional customer service by assisting with employee services such as certification, FMLA, and other leaves of absence, benefits, etc.
• Maintains current knowledge of all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies related to employment law and hiring practices
• Participates in appropriate professional organizations related to Human Resources
• Serves as the human resources liaison for departments (e.g. payroll), various focus groups, committees, etc. as required
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period. The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations, call 301-934-7230 or

TDD 1-800-735-2258

two weeks prior to the event.