HR Data and Personnel Security Analyst

Introduction


The Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for an HR Administrator I position within the Office of Administration, Human Resources.


As a member of the 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.

Please note: A resume may be attached as supplemental information; however, only the information provided in the application will be reviewed and considered in the evaluation process.

GRADE


18


LOCATION OF POSITION


100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201


Main Purpose of Job


The main purpose of this full-time position will be to serve as the HR Data and Personnel Security Analyst for the Maryland Department of Labor, Office of Human Resources. The Analyst will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources, including Workday, Training, Payroll, JobAps, and other HR systems. This role will also provide meaningful metrics and insights to support informed management decision-making. The analyst will design, develop, and maintain HR dashboards, reports, and visualizations to effectively communicate trends and findings to HR teams and agency leadership. This position will also recommend process improvements based on data insights, support compliance efforts, and ensure HR policies align with applicable employment laws. In addition, this role will conduct statistical analyses to identify relationships between HR activities and organizational outcomes, helping drive strategic, data-driven initiatives across the department. The position will also review criminal background results received from the Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) in order to determine suitability for employment.


POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data from multiple sources, including Workday, Training, Payroll, JobAps and other HRIS systems. Data will be formatted with guidance from the senior HR leadership team and executive level leadership of the Office of Administration. Data ranges from weekly to annual intervals. Analysis would include consideration of mitigating variables that impact outcomes.
• Design, develop, and maintain HR dashboards, reports, and visualizations to effectively communicate trends and findings to HR teams and agency leadership. Participation on the HR strategic plan workgroup that monitors milestones and objectives throughout the program year. Utilize data to support or recommend proactive business process reforms to ensure audit compliance in all areas of human resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Eight years of experience, four 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 experience in HR management work 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 four 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.


3. Candidates may substitute the possession of thirty graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields of HR/personnel administration, 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.


Experience and proficiency in Excel, SQL, Power BI, Tableau and HRIS systems


Experience with data modeling, data cleansing and visualization techniques


Experience interpreting complex datasets, identifying patterns and generating actionable insights


Experience reviewing Criminal Background results to determine candidate suitability for employment

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.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (LABOR/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to LABOR/DUI as a result of unemployment overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.


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.


All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered.


For positions that require Bachelor/Master Degree etc:


For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. View phone number on click.appcast.io or World Education Services Inc. View phone number on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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.


The examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application is STRONGLY preferred. However, if you are unable to apply online, or having difficulty with your login or password, please contact DBM's Helpdesk directly at (410) 767-4850 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, except for holidays and weekends). After business hours, please submit an email request to View email address on click.appcast.io. If you encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.

The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.


PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:


Maryland Department of Labor/ Office of Administration


Attn: Tenisha Tunstall 26-004918-0003


100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor


Baltimore, MD 21201


For additional information, please contact Tenisha Tunstall at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email View email address on click.appcast.io

The MD State Application Form can be found online


Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LABOR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.