HR OFFICER III

Introduction This is a Position Specific Recruitment for (State Employees) only. Candidates interested in future positions for this classification will need to re-apply. This recruitment will be used for all future vacancies.\r\n GRADE 17\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Assessment & Taxation\r\nOffice of Human Resources Division\r\n700 E. Pratt Street Suite 2300\r\nBaltimore, MD. 21202\r\n Main Purpose of Job The HR Manager position oversees and supervises Human Resources professionals while ensuring consistent, compliant, and effective HR operations. This position provides consultative Human Resources guidance and support to agency supervisors and leadership in areas including recruitment and staffing, employee relations, classification and compensation, policy interpretation, and performance management to support agency goals and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

Supervision & Business Partner Consultation Provides day-to-day supervision,\r\nworkload coordination, mentoring, quality review, and performance evaluation for\r\nassigned HR staff. Serves as a Human Resources Business Partner by providing\r\npolicy-consistent guidance to supervisors regarding workforce management, employee\r\nconduct, performance expectations, and application of HR policies and procedures.\r\n\r\n\r\nLeads assigned Centers of�Excellence such as Talent Acquisition, Employee & Labor Relations, Classification &\r\nCompensation, Performance Management & Training, or HR Analytics to standardize\r\nHR practice, improve documentation quality, and ensure consistent, customer-focused\r\nservice delivery.\r\n\r\n\r\nOversees HR Shared Services�transactional processing to ensure personnel actions are accurate, timely, and\r\ncompliant with State Personnel and Pensions law (SPP), COMAR, Federal\r\nemployment law, DBM policy, and applicable MOUs.\r\n\r\n\r\nEmployee & Labor Relations Support Assists with grievance coordination,\r\ndocumentation review, investigation support, and internal case preparation to\r\nensure fair and consistent employee-relations practices.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nWorkforce Planning & Policy Interpretation Supports workforce planning,\r\norganizational development initiatives, and the consistent interpretation and\r\napplication of HR policy to promote equitable and strategic personnel\r\ndecision-making.\r\n\r\n\r\nStaff Development & Capability Building Develops HR staff capability\r\nthrough coaching, training, professional development planning, and assignment of work that strengthens technical and consultative skills.\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:

�Seven years of experience, three years 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, or test development and validation or as a generalist.\r\n

Notes:

\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, 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 three years 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

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

\r\nExperience in full-service Human Resources operations, including recruitment and staffing, classification and compensation, employee relations, policy interpretation, and HR process improvement. Experience reviewing and evaluating applications and resumes to determine applicant qualifications and rank candidates for a variety of positions; providing classification and compensation services such as reviewing position description forms, processing reclassification and acting capacity requests, and applying salary guidelines; handling employee relations matters including disciplinary actions, grievances, performance counseling, and administrative hearings; interpreting and applying HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to advise employees, supervisors, and management; and analyzing HR-related data to develop recommendations, improve processes, create interview scoring tools, conduct training, and assess operational or fiscal impacts. Supervisory and/or leadership experience is preferred.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n Supervisory and/or leadership experience.\r\n \r\n \r\n Experience with the JobAps recruitment system.\r\n \r\n \r\n Experience with Workday, specifically SPS Workday.\r\n \r\n \r\n Experience with the State of Maryland recruitment process or recruiting within a government agency in� � � � � ���accordance with State or Federal guidelines.\r\n \r\n \r\n Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Gmail.\r\n\r\n

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This is a Position Specific Recruitment for the SDAT Human Resources Office (State Employees) only.\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

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position.�It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.�Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.\r\n

BENEFITS STATE OF MARYLAND

BENEFITS\r\nHealth Benefits:

Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage, & Life Insurance\r\n�\r\n

Retirement:

Pension and Supplemental Retirement Plans\r\n�\r\n

Leave:

�\r\n1. Personal

• 6 days per year (prorated based on start date)\r\n2. Annual
• 10 days per year (increases every 5 years)\r\n3. Sick
• 15 days per year\r\n4. Parental Leave
• up to 60 days per birth or adoption\r\n�\r\nLocal Mass Transit Benefits�\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:�\r\nAnnethea Hudnell, Department of Assessments and Taxation, Office of Human Resources Division, 700 E. Pratt St., Room 2300, Baltimore, MD 21202. Paper application materials must be received by 5pm in our office on the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.\r\n\r\n\r\nFor questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Assessments and Taxation at 410-767-5898, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258. If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.

Help@maryland.gov.�\r\n\r\n\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\n\r\nAs an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.\r\n