HR ADMINISTRATOR III (Director of Retention and Recruitment)

State of Maryland - OPD General Administration; Baltimore (MD); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) seeks an HR Administrator III to manage HR programs, lead full-cycle recruitment for legal staff, and drive data-driven retention initiatives across the agency. The role advises executive leadership on DEI compliance and workforce planning, while coordinating training and recognition programs.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 4 years of HR experience, with occasional travel to courtrooms and offices statewide in this dynamic state agency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 4 years of professional HR generalist or specialist experience in recruitment, employee relations, workforce planning, policy formulation, or HR program evaluation.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement a data-driven, agency-wide employee retention strategy across all OPD divisions.
• Lead full-cycle talent acquisition workflows for attorneys, interns, externs, and legal fellows.
• Design stay and exit interviews, focus groups, and climate assessments.
• Maintain recruitment channels with law schools, bar associations, clerkship programs, and public interest groups.
• Monitor and report workforce metrics including turnover and DEI data.
• Coordinate Rule 19-218 requests for out-of-state barred attorneys.
• Align onboarding with training and leadership development with retention milestones.
• Develop agency-wide employee recognition and wellness initiatives.
• Advise leadership on workforce engagement and burnout reduction.
• Represent OPD at career fairs and conferences (occasional evenings/weekends).

Formation

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Four (4) years of professional human resources generalist or specialist experience

Description du poste

Introduction

As a State agency, the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. MOPD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information.

All applicants must be able to communicate with clients and visitors and possess the ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Applicants must be able to work in various positions and travel to various courtrooms and office environments throughout the state. MOPD is further committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities by modifying or adjusting the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee be considered for the position they desired; to perform the essential functions of the position in question; or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship. Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment. Applicants must have access to a motor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation.

GRADE

STD0020

LOCATION OF POSITION

6 St. Paul Street, Suite 1304, Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

A Human Resources (HR) Administrator III 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 specialized leadership role operates with broad autonomy under overarching agency objectives to develop and lead full-cycle talent acquisition workflows, execute data-driven retention interventions, and act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership regarding organizational climate, EEO/DEI compliance, and workforce planning.

POSITION DUTIES

• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate a data-driven, agency-wide employee retention strategy across all OPD divisions.
• Lead full-cycle talent acquisition workflows (recruitment, screening, interviewing, and onboarding) for attorneys, law student interns, externs, and legal fellows.
• Design and administer systematic stay and exit interviews, focus groups, and organizational climate assessments.
• Build and maintain active recruitment channels and strategic pipelines with law schools, bar associations, clerkship programs, and public interest affinity groups.
• Monitor, track, and present executive reports on workforce metrics, including turnover, time-to-fill, and DEI data.
• Administer Rule 19-218 requests for out-of-state barred attorneys.
• Partner with the Director of Training to align onboarding, mentorship, leadership development, and continuing professional education with agency retention milestones.
• Develop and coordinate agency-wide employee recognition, wellness, resilience, and morale initiatives.
• Act as a strategic advisor to the Public Defender, Deputy Public Defenders, and District Public Defenders regarding workforce engagement, structural interventions to reduce burnout, and emerging workforce trends.
• Represent OPD at career fairs, conferences, and networking events (occasional evening/weekend work required).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Four (4) years of professional human resources generalist or specialist experience involving recruitment and employment, employee relations, workforce planning, policy formulation, or HR program evaluation.

Notes

1. Additional professional HR management experience or paraprofessional personnel work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
2. Graduate credit hours (30 credits) in HR management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Psychology, or related fields may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience.
3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in HR management classifications may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and evaluating full-cycle recruitment strategies and talent pipeline programs.
• Extensive experience in employee retention, including conducting stay/exit interviews, deploying organizational climate surveys, and analyzing workforce metrics.
• Demonstrated success establishing strategic partnerships with law schools, bar associations, or professional affinity groups to recruit highly qualified legal professionals.
• Experience developing and overseeing corporate wellness, employee recognition, or structured professional mentorship programs.
• Familiarity with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) best practices in talent acquisition and workforce planning.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in this classification are required to obtain certification in State Personnel Management System (SPMS) policies and procedures and in the functionality of the Statewide Personnel System (SPS) within six (6) months from the time of appointment, with recertification required every six (6) 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

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.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.