Manager of Recruitment and Class and Compensation/HR Analyst III

Job Purpose Under the direction of Chief of Human Resources-DPWT, administers the department’s Labor and Employee Relations program in accordance with Federal and State laws and applicable County rules and policies and assists with oversight of the daily functions performed. Coordinates activities with the work of other agencies within the County. Prepares and presents reports of activities. Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and memoranda of understanding (union contract). Serves as an employee relations specialist to DPWT, providing complete and accurate advice and information to employees, supervisors, and managers on a wide range of human resources policies and practices. Assists departments in the interpretation and application of human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and memoranda of understanding. Acts as employee relations specialist providing guidance to managers on disciplinary actions and in the use of performance management systems. Essential Job Duties Establishes, administers, and updates standard operating procedures (SOP) to implement policies, and to ensure consistency of human resources administration activities. Provides lead administration, approvals and training on County’s recruitment and talent acquisition system (NEOGOV). Conducts research and studies, and prepares recommendations to assist in recruitment and talent acquisition policy development. Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and memorandum of understanding. Oversees departmental employment background process and verification for new hires, promotions, transfers or employment status changes. Creates and oversees recruitment and retention activities with County departments and other private and public organizations. Researches and responds to inquiries, writes and edits correspondence, schedules interviews and meetings, etc. Oversees the compensation incentive programs, including the bonus award program and requests for Meritorious Increases. Reviews to ensure compliance with C&C regulations and processes the requests. Reviews position descriptions, Drafts new and revised class specifications. Participates in high‑level classification and compensation surveys. Conducts research and studies, and prepares recommendations to the DPWT–Chief of HR. Establishes and recommends procedures to implement divisional policies and best practices. Participates in long‑range division planning. Draft correspondence and other types of reports or documents. Performs related work as assigned. Examples of Other Duties Provides advice to agency management regarding employee misconduct and disciplinary actions. Testifies at grievance hearings. Schedules and conducts consultation meetings between the County and the Union, researching the issue(s), seeking resolution(s) of union concerns when appropriate, and represents and protects management rights, as necessary. Conducts research on various labor relations or human resources issues. Assists with analyzing employee and labor relations documents. Assists with identifying areas of compliance vulnerability, anticipates and mitigates potential compliance risks and challenges. Performs other related duties as required. Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, or psychology. Four years’ professional experience in human resources administration. Must hold and maintain a current HR Certification through HR professional organizations including but not limited to Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Human Capital Institute (HCI) and The Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA). If a strong candidate does not have a current HR certification, but does possess a Human Resources degree, a HR certification must be obtained within 6 months. Applicants may substitute education for experience on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education. Education beyond a bachelor’s degree in human resources administration, business or public administration, psychology, or law may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience. Proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school is required. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalency documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (WES). Physical & Environmental Conditions The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites. Employment Background Investigation Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baltimore County, MD