Human Resources Assistant III

Prince George's County, MD Government; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid leave

Holidays

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department in Largo, MD is seeking an HR Operations professional to support confidential HR activities for a large public safety workforce. You will handle inquiries, assist with recruitment, orientations, and maintain personnel records.

The role emphasizes adherence to internal policies, data integrity, and close supervision while coordinating interviews and HR programs to ensure timely processing of personnel actions.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR/Personnel Management, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Respond to non-technical HR inquiries from employees and outside entities.
• Support recruitment efforts, including participation in job fairs to explain career opportunities and application procedures.
• Conduct new employee orientations.
• Maintain personnel records and support the full employment life cycle with accurate employee data entry and retrieval.
• Interpret personnel rules and explain leave and payroll procedures.
• Support HR analysts, special committees, and departmental activities.
• Coordinate classification studies by explaining the process to employees.
• Distribute, collect, and review job analysis questionnaires.
• Conduct research, compile data, and assist with preparation of job analysis studies and reports.
• Review employment applications and support a Human Resources Analyst for assigned employment areas.
• Schedule and coordinate interview and selection proceedings.
• Monitor departmental recruitment activities to help ensure deadlines are met and vacancies are filled in a timely manner.
• Assist with administering and tracking written and performance examinations, including entering test scores into a database.
• Assist with coordination of human resources programs (awards, recreation, incentive program).
• Maintain official personnel files for active and inactive employees.
• Assist with preparing documentation for collective bargaining procedures.
• Compile personnel files, written opinions, and decisions for disciplinary action procedures.
• Collect, edit, and communicate updates to current and new policies and procedures.

Education

Associate's degree in Human Resources/Personnel Management or related field

Tools

SAP

HRIS systems

NeoGov

Job description

Join the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department Human Resources Division to support confidential, day-to-day HR operations for a large public safety workforce.

Responsibilities

• Respond to non-technical HR inquiries from employees and outside entities
• Support recruitment efforts, including participation in job fairs to explain career opportunities and application procedures
• Conduct new employee orientations
• Maintain personnel records and support the full employment life cycle with accurate employee data entry and retrieval
• Interpret personnel rules and explain leave and payroll procedures
• Support HR analysts, special committees, and departmental activities
• Coordinate classification studies by explaining the process to employees
• Distribute, collect, and review job analysis questionnaires
• Conduct research, compile data, and assist with preparation of job analysis studies and reports
• Review employment applications and support a Human Resources Analyst for assigned employment areas
• Schedule and coordinate interview and selection proceedings
• Monitor departmental recruitment activities to help ensure deadlines are met and vacancies are filled in a timely manner
• Assist with administering and tracking written and performance examinations, including entering test scores into a database
• Assist with coordination of human resources programs (awards, recreation, incentive program)
• Maintain official personnel files for active and inactive employees
• Assist with preparing documentation for collective bargaining procedures
• Compile personnel files, written opinions, and decisions for disciplinary action procedures
• Collect, edit, and communicate updates to current and new policies and procedures

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources/Personnel Management, Organizational Development, Business/Public Administration, Psychology, or a closely related field
• One (1) year of experience providing technical HR support in recruitment, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, or pensions and investments
• Equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered

Technologies

• SAP
• HRIS systems
• NeoGov

Benefits

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision insurance coverage (part-time employees eligible for medical insurance if working 15+ hours per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Dependent Care Assistance Program; Health Care Flexible Spending Account)
• Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Retirement benefits (Defined Benefit Pension Plan; Supplemental Pension Plan; 457(b); 403(b))
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary benefits (Critical Illness; Whole Life Insurance; Accident Insurance; Legal Services)

About the Position

• Supports a large public safety workforce
• Requires handling highly confidential personnel records and information
• Work is confidential and performed under close supervision
• Demands sound judgment, initiative, and a thorough understanding of internal policies and core HR practices

Conditions of Employment

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment when applicable
• Successfully pass preemployment checks, including reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee
• This position is essential; essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies
• Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave

Additional Information

• Salary range transparency: listed range reflects the offer range; offers within the range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity
• Tentative interview dates: September 29-30, 2026 (subject to change; only selected candidates will receive confirmation and details)
• Job location: 9201 Basil Court, Largo, MD
• ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in public sector or government human resources
• Knowledge of SAP or other HRIS systems
• Experience supporting HR operations within a public safety agency (Fire, EMS, Police, or Emergency Management)
• Experience using NeoGov or similar recruitment systems
• Each applicant must include information that clearly demonstrates the above qualifications for this position

General Plan Information

• Prince George's County benefits plan year runs from January 1 to December 31
• New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date
• Health benefits coverage effective date is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire