Fulltime - HR Generalist

LOCATION OF POSITION MDH, SETT/Potomac Center, Hagerstown, MD

GRADE 13

Main Purpose of Job The main purpose of this full-time position, which functions under close supervision, will be to learn to interpret, provide, advise, and apply professional Human Resource services, policies and procedures regarding employment, recruitment, test development, Workday/HRIS management, classifications, compensation, and leave programs for the Potomac Center and Secure Evaluation and Therapeutic Treatment (SETT). This position will also learn to independently process all personnel transactions, health benefits, retirements, separations, and, create and maintain employees’ official personnel files and online files via Workday. Additionally, this position functions as a health benefits and a retirement coordinator. This position will maintain confidentiality in human resources-related activities.
Minimum Qualifications Experience: Four years of professional HR management work experience in the areas of recruitment, classification, salary administration, employee relations, test development and validation or as a generalist.
Notes 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 actions.
Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in human resources management classification 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 The desired candidate should possess the following:
Experience with HRIS system such as Workday and JobAps
Experience with PFML, FMLA, Worker's Compensation and HR regulations related to leave requests
Customer service experience (i.e. problem-solving, team work, shifting priorities and communication skills)
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.
SELECTION PROCESS Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).
Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.
Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
Benefits STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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