HR LIAISON ASSISTANT (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER II)

Maryland; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State of Maryland benefits

Job summary

The State of Maryland is seeking an HR Liaison for the Maryland Board of Nursing in Baltimore. The role involves supporting various HR functions and advising on policies. Candidates must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and two years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include professional-level HR experience, familiarity with state government, and knowledge of HR information systems. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high-school equivalency certificate.
• Two years of administrative staff or professional work experience.
• Experience in human resources management with regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Maryland Board of Nursing.
• Serve as the Human Resources Liaison between MBON and MDH.
• Advise on Merit System policies for various HR functions.

Skills

Human resources administration

Recruitment and selection

Employee relations

Performance management

Regulatory compliance

Confidentiality standards

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this full‑time position will be to provide support to the Maryland Board of Nursing and all Human Resources and Professional Development for the Board, which includes 14 Board Members, Executive Director, Deputy Director, 5 Directors, and 84 permanent, contractual, and temporary employees.

This position will serve as the Human Resources Liaison between MBON and MDH (including onboarding and offboarding) and Professional Development Coordinator.

This position will also advise, interpret, and apply the Merit System policies and procedures for recruitment, testing, reclassifications, policy and vacancy management concerns, employee relations, temporary employment, and acting capacity for the Maryland Board of Nursing employees.

In addition, this position is a full performance level of professional work performing at the fully proficient level with significant independent decision‑making ability.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high‑school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Two years of administrative staff or professional work.

Notes:

• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from a college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer involving staff work that included regular use of independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting complex administrative plans, policies, rules or regulations or analysis of operational programs or procedures with recommendations for improvement on a year‑for‑year basis for the required experience.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

The desired candidate should possess:

• Professional‑level experience in human resources administration or management, including responsibility for recruitment and selection, employee relations, performance management, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with confidentiality standards, ethical requirements, and separation‑of‑duties principles related to HR operations.
• Experience working in Maryland State government, MDH, or another public‑sector or highly regulated environment.
• Experience coordinating or supporting unionized workforces, including grievance processing and contract interpretation.
• Experience with HR information systems and tracking tools used for recruitment, performance management, and compliance reporting.

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

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.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Equal Opportunity Employer

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

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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