HR Administrator IV

Introduction

As a State agency MarylandOffice of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an affirmative action and equalopportunity employer. MOPD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualifiedindividuals without regard to race color religion sex physical or mentaldisability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteranstatus or genetic information.

All applicants must be able tocommunicate with clients and visitors and possess the ability to complete tasksin a fast-paced work environment. Applicants must be able to work in variouspositions and travel to various courtrooms and office environments throughoutthe state. MOPD is further committed to providing equal opportunity andreasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment itsservices programs and activities by modifying or adjusting the job applicationprocess or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to theknown applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee be consideredfor the position they desire; to perform the essential functions of theposition in question; or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employmentas are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilitiesunless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship. Applicants must be able tooperate a computer and other office equipment. Applicants must have access to amotor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation. If a reasonableaccommodation is needed please contact Tawanda Jackson Human ResourcesSupervisor

The Office of the PublicDefender is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant HR Director / DeputyHR Director position at our Central Human Resources Division located inBaltimore City Maryland. The primary responsibility for this role is to serveas a Generalist Managerial administrator who assists the HR Director inmanaging daily multi-functional agency HR operations and serves as the leadtechnical expert for the agencys Classification and Compensation program. Weare looking for candidates who possess excellent organizationaladministrative and problem-solving skills in high-level human resourcesmanagement.

GRADE

STD0021

LOCATION OF POSITION

6 St. Paul Street Baltimore MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

A Human Resources (HR) Administrator IV is a managerial-level professional who works in the administration of HR programs in the State Personnel Management System (SPMS). Professional HR work is characterized by the use of knowledge discretion and independent judgment in the interpretation and application of HR laws regulations policies and guidelines to address a variety of administrative activities problems issues and projects. This position oversees daily multi-functional HR operations and exercises delegated operational authority on behalf of the HR Director/CHRO during their absence. The incumbent will serve as the agencys working lead and technical expert for Classification and Compensation.

POSITION DUTIES

Serve as the primaryoperational assistant to the HR Director in the managerial administration ofoverall agency HR programs.

Directly supervise theHR Recruitment Manager and subordinate classification/generalist staff.

Extend all job offersfor Core Staff statewide determining start dates and salary placements incompliance with SPMS and COMAR Title 17.

Function as theagencys working lead and technical expert for Classification and Compensation.

Review approve andprocess Acting Pay requests across the agency.

Evaluate benchmarkreclassification requests non-competitive promotions vacancy downgrades andpay plan amendments.

Execute specializedhigh-priority projects assigned directly by the Chief Human Resources Officer(CHRO) including drafting proposed HR policy revisions and executive reports.

Interpret and apply HRlaws COMAR Title 17 regulations FLSA FMLA ADA and SPMS guidelines acrossemployee relations recruitment and generalist functions.

Assume fulloperational authority to act on behalf of the HR Director or CHRO during theirabsence following required consultation protocols.

Represent managementin administrative step conferences settlement discussions orlegislative/court proceedings regarding personnel matters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college oruniversity.

Experience: Four (4) years of professional human resources generalistor specialist experience involving classification and compensation recruitmentand employment employee relations policy formulation or HR programevaluation.

Notes:

1. Additional professional HRmanagement experience or paraprofessional personnel work experience may besubstituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the requirededucation.

2. Graduate credit hours (30credits) in HR management Business Administration Public Administration orrelated fields may substitute for up to two (2) years of the requiredexperience.

3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as acommissioned officer in HR management classifications may substitute on ayear-for-year basis.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experience building accurate spreadsheetsand reports to satisfy data requests from executive leadership budgetauthorities (such as DBM) union representatives and legislative bodies.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivottables data summaries personnel budgeting and forecasting) with ademonstrated ability to analyze complex workforce position and salary data.

Experience managingclassification and compensation programsincluding evaluating reclassification requests and executing salary reviews.

Demonstratedexperience in extending job offers calculating salary placements andprocessing complex personnel transactions.

Proven experience insupervising or managing subordinate professional HR staff and coordinating unitworkflows. Advanced knowledge ofstate and federal employment laws COMAR Title 17 FLSA FMLA and ADA.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in thisclassification are required to obtain certification in State PersonnelManagement System (SPMS) policies and procedures and in the functionality ofthe Statewide Personnel System (SPS) within six (6) months

from the time ofappointment with recertification required every six (6) months in this classification may be assigned dutieswhich require the operation of a motor vehicle.

Employees assigned such dutieswill be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in theState of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information onyour application to show that you meet the qualifications for this information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closingdate. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successfulcandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified andplaced on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your educationtraining and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may berequired to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating may be based onyour application. Therefore you must providecomplete and accurate information on your application. Report all experienceand education that is related to this position.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online Applications and resumes Preferred. Please fax all paper applications resumes and questionnaires to .Inquiries regardingapplications and submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office ofthe Public Defender Human Resources Division 6 Saint Paul Street Suite 1304Baltimore MD 21202; or by calling Janynee Bailey-Covington toll-free: ; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service.

Please be sure to include your name identification number (EasyID#) and job announcement number on anydocumentation to ensure timely be sure to include your name identification number(Easy ID#) and job announcement number on anydocumentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD Stateapplication form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the state personnelwebsite.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitingretaining and promoting employees who arereflective of the States diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service toour country and encourage them to apply. People with disabilities and bilingualcandidates are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

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