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Form of workIntroduction When 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 one million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults. We 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. This rescruitment is limited to current State of Maryland Employees, only.
GRADE 16 LOCATION OF POSITION HARFORD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION/ HUMAN RESOURCES 2 SOUTH BOND STREET SUITE 300 BEL AIR, MARYLAND 21014 Main Purpose of Job Human Resources Officer will manage the HR Unit and the full-range of HUMAN RESOURCES services of the Harford County Department of Social Services (HCDSS), ensuring its compliance with federal/state laws and policies/procedures as dictated by the agency, The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), and MD - Department of Human Services (MD - DHS). This agency employs approximately 200 full-time, part-time and contractual employees. The HR Officer will advise management and support staff on a variety of employment issues including but not limited to recruitment process, employment services, retention, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, and training.
POSITION DUTIES Recommends new process or changes to existing HR related processes, policies, and procedures to increase efficiency and accomplish established HR goals and objectives. Review time sheets and approves leave. Complete probationary evaluation and PEP reviews.
Recommends disciplinary action if necessary. Advise management on appropriate interpretation and application of Personnel Policies and regulations involving, but not limited to, tardiness, unscheduled absences, supervisory responsibilities, probationary periods, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). Prepare and facilitate comprehensive New Employee Orientation Sessions for new employees.
Advise new employees of HCDSS about policies/procedures, job requirements, rights, privileges and obligations. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Applicants 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.
Experience: 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. Notes: 1. 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. 2.
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. 3. 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.
4. 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.
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. One year of experience processing HR transactions in Workday.
One year of experience completing recruitment actions using JobAps. One year of State experience handling employee relations matters such as disciplinary actions. One year of State experience guiding management on the reclassification process.
LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION Limited to current State of Maryland Employees, only. 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. 2. 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. 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. 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. For 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.
It is imperative to list all computer and software experience on your application pertaining to your job duties. BENEFITS As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS Personal Leave- new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).
Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year. Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year. Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.
Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holiday per year. Pension - State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension. Positions may be eligible for telework.
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, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 135, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.
Or email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. 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. Do not submit unsolicited documentation.
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay As 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. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply.
