HR Director of Position Management

Introduction The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is seeking a seasoned HR leader to serve as Director of Position Management (Classification & Compensation).\r\nIf you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today!\r\nThe Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with over 9,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.\r\nAs a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.\r\n�\r\n\r\nThis is a Management Services Position.\r\nThe incumbent will serve at the pleasure of\r\nthe Appointing Authority.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n GRADE 21\r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City\r\n6776 Reisterstown Road\r\nBaltimore, MD 21215\r\n

POSITION DUTIES

This role is responsible for enterprise oversight\r\nof classification, position management, salary alignment, and organizational\r\nstructure review across DPSCS. The Director ensures compliance with DBM regulations,\r\nposition control standards, and statewide personnel policies.�The Director reports to the CHRO and works\r\nclosely with executive leadership, fiscal teams, and DBM partners to ensure\r\nresponsible workforce structure management.\r\n�\r\n

Key Responsibilities:

\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n Lead and oversee classification and compensation review processes.\r\n Ensure compliance with COMAR and DBM classification standards.\r\n Review and evaluate position reclassifications, salary determinations,\r\n and organizational changes.\r\n Provide advisory support to executive leadership on workforce structure\r\n and position control.\r\n Monitor position management data, vacancy rates, and alignment with\r\n authorized staffing levels.\r\n Coordinate with fiscal and budget teams to ensure responsible workforce\r\n planning.\r\n Identify classification risks and escalate systemic concerns\r\n appropriately.\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

�Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.\r\n\r\n

Experience:

�Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional HR experience.\r\n\r\nFour (4) years must have included experience in classification, compensation,\r\nfiscal impact assessment, or position management within a regulated\r\npublic-sector environment.\r\nTwo (2) years must have included supervisory responsibilities\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA current resume and cover letter must be uploaded/ submitted with this application.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

\r\n\r\n Experience evaluating organizational structures, ensure\r\n alignment with budget authorization, and advise leadership on workforce cost\r\n implications and position management risks.\r\n Experience working directly with DBM or equivalent\r\n statewide personnel authority is preferred.\r\n\r\n\r\n

SELECTION PROCESS A

current resume and cover letter must be uploaded/ submitted with this application.�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.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to\r\noutstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans\r\noffered at a low cost.\r\nCLICK

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�STATE

OF MARYLAND

BENEFITS\r\n��Personal Leave

• new State\r\nemployees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start\r\ndate)\r\n��Annual Leave
• ten (10) days of accumulated\r\nannual leave per year\r\n��Sick Leave
• fifteen (15) days\r\nof accumulated sick leave per year�\r\n��Parental Leave
• up to sixty\r\n(60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child�\r\n��Holidays
• State employees also\r\ncelebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year\r\n��Pension
• State employees earn credit towards\r\na retirement pension\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application.�Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable�to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may�be�emailed�to Kimberly.

Banks@Maryland.gov.�Emailed application materials must be received in our office by the closing date�for the recruitment. Only�additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this�recruitment.\r\n\r\nIf you are having difficulties with submitting your online�application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at�Application.

Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.\r\nWe thank our Veterans for their service to our country.\r\n\r\nPeople with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.\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.\r\n