Employee Relations Specialist (HR OFFICER II)

State of Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid time off (vacation and sick leave

State pension plan

Supplemental retirement options

Maryland State Employee Credit Union

Job summary

Maryland Department of Labor is seeking a Human Resource Officer II to support the Office of Administration, with a focus on FAMLI. The role requires seasoned HR expertise, ability to conduct investigations, and strong knowledge of HR laws and policies.

The position offers comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement options, and state pension eligibility, along with a stable, public-sector career track in Baltimore.

Qualifications

• Six years and six months of HR experience including recruitment, classification and compensation, employee relations, test development and validation, job analysis and salary administration.
• Experience with HR policy formulation and HR program evaluation.
• Substitutions allowed with related degrees or paraprofessional experience as outlined in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Review requests for disciplinary actions and conduct investigations into employee misconduct.
• Prepare timely reports of investigative findings.
• Explain and defend HR actions to supervisors and agency executives, including in hearings or conferences.

Skills

Employee relations

Investigations

Policy evaluation

HR compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

HRIS systems

Job description

Introduction

The Maryland Department of Labor is currently accepting application from qualified candidates for a Human Resource Officer II position within the Office of Administration. As a member of the Office of Administration Team, you� can build a fulfilling career while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, paid time off (vacation and sick leave), participation in the State pension in the State pension plan, supplemental retirement options, and membership in the Maryland State Employee Credit Union.

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

STD0016

LOCATION OF POSITION

100 South Charles Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide HR support that is critical to the Office of Admininstration/Office of Human Resources, with a specific focus on the Division of Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI). Employees in this classification specialize in a specific HR management functional area such as Employee Relations and are regarded as technical experts within this area of human resources.

POSITION DUTIES

• Reviews requests for disciplinary actions, conduct fact-finding investigations into employee related misconduct, bullying complaints, and interview any witnesses in order to ascertain additional information in recommending appropriate resolution.�
• Prepare timely reports of investigative findings.
• Interprets and applies HR related laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the SPMS.
• Explains and defends HR related actions and recommendations to supervisory and managerial staff, agency executives and by testifying in official proceedings such as administrative conferences and hearings, legislative hearings and in a court of law.�

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: 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 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. 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

• Experience providing guidance, training, or technical assistance to supervisors and employees
• Experience investigating and analyzing complex personnel matters and providing recommendations
• Experience preparing confidential employee relations documentations, HR reports, correspondence, and presentations
• Experience using Workday or other HRIS systems

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.

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.