Senior HR Operations & Classification Lead

State of Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is seeking an HR Administrator IV/Deputy HR Director to manage daily HR operations and act as lead for Classification and Compensation. The role requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a state personnel system and the ability to work across multi-functional HR programs.

The position reports to the CHRO and involves supervising staff, extending job offers statewide, and ensuring compliance with SPMS, FLSA, FMLA, and ADA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of HR generalist or specialist experience.
• Experience in classification and compensation, recruitment, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Support HR Director in managerial administration of HR programs.
• Supervise HR staff and oversee daily HR operations.
• Process salary placements and offers in compliance with SPMS/COMAR 17.
• Lead classification and compensation initiatives and policy updates.
• Represent management in personnel proceedings and negotiations.

Skills

HR generalist

data analysis

leadership

policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SPMS

SPS

Job description

Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is seeking an HR Administrator IV/Deputy HR Director to manage daily HR operations and act as lead for Classification and Compensation. The role requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills within a state personnel system and the ability to work across multi-functional HR programs.

The position reports to the CHRO and involves supervising staff, extending job offers statewide, and ensuring compliance with SPMS, FLSA, FMLA, and ADA.