Assistant HR Manager (HR OFFICER III)

State of Maryland; Jessup, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Maryland, MDH Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center in Jessup, MD seeks an HR Generalist to provide expert guidance on employment policies, employee relations, and recruitment. The role includes directing recruitment from start to finish and supporting HR leadership as a back up to the HR Administrator at Clifton T.

Perkins Hospital Center. The candidate will also function as the Agency Technical Representative (ATR) and coordinate benefits and retirement programs, ensuring compliance and

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional HR experience including recruitment and employment services.
• Experience in classification and compensation, employee relations, test development and validation.
• Knowledge of salary administration, HR policy formulation and HR program evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Direct the complete recruitment cycle from initiation to finalization.
• Supervise HR personnel and back up the HR Administrator at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center.
• Serve as Agency Technical Representative (ATR) and coordinate benefits and retirement.
• Provide guidance on employment policies and procedures to management and staff.

Skills

Employee relations

Grievance handling

Performance management

Employee services

Policy interpretation

Recruitment oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

Tools

Workday

Job description

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH, Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center, Jessup, MD

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as a generalist, providing expert guidance for both management and staff on various employment matters, including the application of policies and procedures, employee relations, grievance handling, performance management, and employee services. Key responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to the following: directing the complete recruitment cycle (from initiation to finalization); supervising HR personnel and offer support as a designated back up to the Human Resources Administrator at Clifton T. Perkins Hospital Center; functioning as the Agency Technical Representative (ATR), as well as the Benefits and Retirement Coordinator.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience:�Seven years of experience, three 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 HR�management work experience in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, employee relations, or 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, 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 three 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, 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.

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

The desired candidate should possess the following:
Experience supervising staff working in a healthcare or other highly regulated environment
Experience using HRIS system (Workday preferred) to manage full-cycle recruitments
Experience with collective bargaining
Experience conducting employee relations investigations and advising management on disciplinary matters

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.

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

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.