Human Resources Analyst I - Fire Department

Baltimore County, MD; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary review

Health Insurance

Educational Assistance 70-80% Tuition

Retirement plan ERS

Paid leave

Jury leave

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Baltimore County, MD in Towson is seeking an onsite Recruitment Administrator to support the Fire Recruitment Office with recruiting operations, applicant coordination, outreach, data management, and program support.

Under supervision, you will manage job postings, coordinate assessments, collect forms, and communicate with applicants and external agencies. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, with HR experience or substitutions allowed; adherence to personnel laws and confidentiality is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; alternatives allowed with HR admin experience.
• Knowledge of HR principles, laws, and public personnel practices.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze information for personnel-related studies.
• Ability to communicate effectively and handle confidential material.
• Must attach transcripts or licenses to the application.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment administration, applicant coordination, outreach, data management, and program support.
• Communicate with applicants, career personnel, and outside stakeholders.
• Assist with job fairs and recruitment materials.
• Assist with job postings for Probationary Firefighter, Probationary EMT, and Entry Level Paramedic.
• Maintain the departmental careers web page in collaboration with Communications.
• Schedule and organize tests and interviews for candidates.
• Collect and organize required forms and complete data entry.
• Maintain applicant engagement with status updates.
• Streamline recruitment workflows to reduce cycle times.
• May assist with onboarding and background checks.
• Interpret and apply personnel policies and laws.
• Analyze recruitment metrics.
• Create/update spreadsheets for trends and market data.
• Ensure compliance with laws and MOU.
• May work evenings/weekends for events.

Skills

Communication skills

HR knowledge

Data analysis

Public administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

NEOGOV

OLTA

CGI/HRM

Job description

Join Baltimore County, MD in a role that supports a public safety recruitment mission while giving you the structure, tools, and development-focused benefits that come with full-time, merit employment. This onsite position in Towson, MD supports the Fire Recruitment Office with recruiting operations, applicant coordination, outreach, data management, and program support. The salary range is $54,779 to $62,544 per year.

What You’ll Do

Under close supervision, you will perform routine professional human resources administration work with a focus on recruitment administration and coordination.

• Support recruitment administration, applicant coordination, outreach, data management, and program support.
• Communicate frequently with applicants, new recruits, career personnel, and outside stakeholders and agencies.
• Assist with attending and coordinating job fairs, including creating and ordering recruitment materials and other recruitment support tasks.
• Assist with job postings for Probationary Firefighter, Probationary Emergency Medical Technician, and Entry Level Paramedic.
• Help maintain and review the departmental careers web page in collaboration with the Communications Manager and the Public Information office.
• Receive eligible lists of candidates from the Human Resources Recruitment Office.
• Schedule and organize physical agility tests, interviews, and skills tests for new candidates, ensuring proper staffing and supplies.
• Collect and organize required forms and complete related data entry.
• Maintain applicant engagement by providing updates on status and projected testing and start dates.
• Streamline recruitment workflows and processes to improve recruitment cycle times.
• May assist with onboarding of recruits and transitions to the background phase and the Fire Rescue Academy.
• Interpret and communicate information on Baltimore County personnel policies, employee benefits, probationary status, merit increases, and union expectations.
• Analyze recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, applicant flow, and diversity.
• Create, modify, and update spreadsheets and other electronic media to support recommendations, trends, and market data.
• Interpret laws, rules, and regulations including Article 4 of the County Code, federal laws such as the FLSA, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Interpret and ensure compliance with applicable personnel laws, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding for employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Periodically work evenings and weekends for major recruitment events and skills testing; assist with setup and breakdown of materials and testing supplies.
• May perform some duties in an outside environment and complete other related tasks as required.

What You Bring

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, or psychology.
• Experience in human resources administration may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years.
• Basic knowledge of public personnel administration principles.
• Basic knowledge of statistical concepts used in HR administration and research.
• Basic knowledge of adult learning theory and teaching techniques.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze information for personnel-related studies.
• Ability to understand and apply Baltimore County personnel law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding.
• Ability to communicate effectively; establish and maintain effective working relationships; and handle confidential material with discretion.
• Knowledge of applicable County HR laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, guidelines, and requirements.
• Basic knowledge of the organization and functions of County agencies.
• Skills in group instruction and facilitation, and applying applicable laws and policies to assigned duties.
• Ability to perform duties of increasing complexity, difficulty, or responsibility.
• Must attach proof of licenses, certifications, and education beyond high school to be considered (diplomas or transcripts must show the major field of study).
• If the degree was obtained outside the United States, degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. is required.
• You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Tools You May Use

• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook (E-mail, scheduling & calendar)
• Workday, NEOGOV, OLTA, CGI/HRM

Benefits and Employment Highlights

• Smoke-free and drug-free workplace
• Annual salary review with possible step increases on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance
• General increases for cost of living adjustments as legislated
• Longevity increases may be available (equivalent to one step) after completion of certain years of classified service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Insurance (Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance (additional, employee-paid plan with coverage up to $100,000)
• Retirement through Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (ERS)
• Paid leave including sick leave, vacation leave, personal leave, holidays, bereavement leave, jury leave, and military leave
• Access to Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union
• Direct Deposit
• Educational Assistance with 70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement after successful completion of pre-approved courses
• Deferred Compensation via the 457 retirement plan

Work Conditions and Hiring Checks

• Work is essentially sedentary; some positions may include occasional travel between work sites.
• Selected applicants must complete a physical examination, drug screening, and employment investigation, including criminal background, education certification, and fingerprinting checks.
• New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire unless noted otherwise.
• Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female, and disabled applicants.

Application and Qualification Notes

• Applicants are qualified based on evaluation of training and experience listed on the application, including supplemental question responses.
• Applicants must state dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.
• Application responses include an acknowledgment of instructions and questions covering employment status, education/experience, HR-related law experience, HRIS experience (including Workday), and other HR systems experience.