Talent Acquisition Partner

Maryland Judiciary; Annapolis (MD); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Continuing education programs

Employee assistance programs

State Retirement and Pension plans

Telework up to 2 days per week

Job summary

Maryland Judiciary seeks a Talent Acquisition Partner to lead statewide hiring efforts within the Administrative Office of the Courts. The role focuses on coordinating with courts statewide, posting positions, and guiding hiring processes.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of professional HR experience in talent acquisition, with potential telework up to two days weekly. Competitive benefits accompany the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three (3) years of professional human resources experience in talent acquisition.
• Professional HR work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of required education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with hiring managers to identify talent acquisition needs and develop interview processes.
• Source potential candidates using CONNECT and other online platforms.
• Develop and post job announcements via applicant tracking system and external channels.
• Provide subject matter expertise on hiring practices and acquisition methods.
• Review applications and route qualified applicants to hiring managers for review.
• Perform eSkill assessments to evaluate proficiency in MS Word, attention to detail, and customer service.
• Complete background check process and finalize job offers.

Skills

Interpreting personnel laws

Analytical reporting

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

ABRA

PeopleSoft

Skype for Business

Job description

Job Title

Talent Acquisition Partner

Division/Department

Administrative Office of the Courts

Human Resources Division

Closing Date

August 27, 2026

Location

187 Harry S. Truman Parkway

Annapolis, Maryland 21401

Salary

$79,134

FLSA Status

Exempt

At Will

No

Position Type

Fulltime

The Maryland Judiciary offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition assistance, continuing education programs, employee assistance programs, and State Retirement and Pension plans. Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• tuition assistance
• continuing education programs
• employee assistance programs
• State Retirement and Pension plans
• Telework, up to 2 days per week, may also be available

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Financial Disclosure

As a state employee, you may be required to file an annual Financial Disclosure with the State Ethics Commission. If you are required to file, you will be notified by the Judiciary Human Resources Division and must file within 30 days of employment and no later than April 30th of each subsequent calendar year.

Essential Job Functions

This is professional human resources work in the specialized area of talent acquisition. Full performance level of work ensuring appropriate and consistent Statewide interpretation of and compliance with personnel laws, regulations, and standards within the Maryland Judiciary. Functions within the Judiciary Human Resources Division as a technical expert in acquisition. Provides direction and guidance to personnel staff of the Courts and Units but does not supervise. Counsels managers, supervisors, employees, and applicants on personnel policy, procedures, and practices. Performs the full range of duties under general supervision from the Supervisor, Talent Acquisition. Will require travel throughout Maryland to perform on-site visits at Courts and Units. Will also require participation in talent acquisition job fairs. Attends community events both in and out of the state.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate with hiring managers to complete position intake calls; identify talent acquisition needs to include hiring criteria, interview processes, development of assessments, construct hiring panels, and determine offer dates.
• Thoroughly source potential candidates using CONNECT and other online channels such as social platforms and other professional networks.
• Develop and post job announcements to the Judiciary website through applicant tracking system and through other external means.
• Provide subject matter expertise to stakeholders on the current hiring practices and acquisition methods.
• Analyze, evaluate, and provide technical assistance, support, and consultation on issues, practices, requests or proposals from Courts and Units.
• Determine and recommend best practices, final courses of action, or alternative solutions that ensure appropriate and consistent interpretation and application of and compliance with, personnel laws, regulations, and standards within Judiciary HR policies.
• Develop and present marketing/promotional materials for job fairs, employee training, orientations, or other employee events.
• Participate in career fairs, community events, diversity initiatives and professional networking events.
• Participate in outreach events to foster community engagement and brand awareness.
• Develop and implement creative acquisition strategies.
• Maintain awareness of current state of the art talent acquisition practices by reviewing relevant literature, research and participation in professional development and networking activities.
• Recommend new or revised personnel policies, procedures, and standards in talent acquisition to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Judiciary HR Department.
• Review selected applicants? qualifications along with job requirements to determine salary options while maintaining compliance with the Judiciary Human Resources Class and Salary pay philosophies.
• Review applications and route qualified applicants to the hiring managers for further review.
• Perform eSkill assessments to assess potential candidates for proficiency in such areas of Microsoft Word Suite, attention to detail, analytical skills, and customer service.
• Complete appropriate background check process.
• Determine the job offer and complete the offer process through dissemination of the offer letter.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Experience: Three (3) years of professional human resources experience in the area of talent acquisition.

Note: Professional human resources work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Current laws, theories, principles, standards, methods, techniques and practices related to talent acquisition.
• Policies, procedures, and standards of the Maryland Judiciary Human Resources Department.

Skill In

• Interpreting, applying, and explaining complex, technically orientated personnel laws, regulations, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Developing and organizing analytical reports.

Ability To

• Resolve complex personnel problems by applying various methodologies and deciding between many possible alternative solutions.
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with stake holders, such as front-line court staff, supervisors, managers, executives, public officials and the general public.
• Communicate effectively through written and verbal communication.
• Multi-task and process transactions within a short amount of time.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Use of a variety of software to include, but not limited to, applicant tracking system(s), Word, and Excel.
• Provide an exemplary level of customer service to all stakeholders and clients.

Physical Requirements

Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Equipment, Machinery And Tools

Personal computer, copier, fax machine. General office equipment to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Software And Computer Skills

Microsoft Office; Word, Excel, and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, Google Chrome/Microsoft Edge, PeopleSoft, ABRA, Skype for Business.

Selection Process

Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and ranking for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For further information please contact Talent Acquisition at [e-mail].

The Maryland Judiciary is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation during the application and/or interview process should send their request via email to [e-mail] or call 410-260-1732. The Maryland Judiciary is a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.

Please find the Maryland Judiciary's equal employment opportunity policy here: Policy Prohibiting Discrimination, Harassment, and Retaliation .