HR OFFICER II

Introduction The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS) administers benefits for over 397,000 members, including active employees, retirees, and vested participants across 12 retirement systems—supporting the financial security of Maryland’s public servants. Located in Baltimore’s Central Business District, MSRPS offers a purpose-driven workplace with modern amenities, including panoramic city and harbor views, renovated common areas, upgraded elevators, and an on‑site cafeteria. Employees enjoy comprehensive state benefits including medical, dental, prescription coverage, generous paid leave, participation in the state pension system, and supplemental retirement savings options (401(k), 457(b), and more). Additional perks include an on‑site fitness center with showers and lockers, 24/7 building security, and easy access to restaurants, shops, public transit, and major highways. If you’re seeking a career with impact, stability, and a supportive environment, explore opportunities with MSRPS. Grade 16. State salary guidelines apply. Location of Position 120 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. Main Purpose of Job The Human Resources Officer II serves as an advanced-level HR Generalist within the State Retirement and Pension System’s Human Resources Services Unit. This position supports the agency’s mission by providing professional, technical, consultative, and administrative human resources services to ensure SRPS can recruit, hire, classify, compensate, support, and retain a qualified workforce in compliance with the State Personnel Management System, State Personnel and Pensions Article, COMAR Title 17, Department of Budget and Management policies and procedures, SRPS policies, and applicable federal and State employment laws. Position Duties Recruitment and Employment Services: Independently coordinates recruitment and employment services for assigned SRPS vacancies and hiring actions. Provides advanced technical guidance regarding state recruitment procedures, eligibility requirements, hiring options, recruitment timelines, and selection documentation. Classification and Compensation: Performs professional classification and compensation work for assigned SRPS positions and personnel actions. Provides guidance regarding classification standards, salary guidelines, position description requirements, compensation actions, and related HR processes. Leave and Benefits Administration Support: Serves as the back‑up point of contact to the primary Leave and Benefits Administration POC. Provides technical and administrative support to ensure continuity of benefits, leave, and employee services operations. Employment Services, HR Transactions, and HR Administration: Provides HR generalist support and employment services to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant HR operations. Limited Employee Relations Support: Provides limited support to HR leadership in employee relations matters. This position does not serve as the primary employee relations officer but assists with documentation, research, policy interpretation, and process support as directed. Back‑Up Timekeeping Support: Serves as a back‑up timekeeper to support agency payroll and timekeeping continuity. Other HR Duties and Special Projects: Performs other HR duties and special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications 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: Candidate 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 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. Candidate 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. Candidate 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. Candidate 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 Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications: HR industry recognized certification (SHRM, HRCI, PSHRA) One year experience as an HR Generalist One year experience performing recruitment and employment services for a MD state agency Limitations on Selection This recruitment is limited to current state employees. Licenses, Registrations and Certifications 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. 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. Benefits State of Maryland benefits: Health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. 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. Holidays – State employees also celebrate at least thirteen (13) holidays per year. Pension – State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension. Positions may be eligible for telework. Equal Employment Opportunity As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who have a diverse background. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. #J-18808-Ljbffr