Talent Acquisition Trainee — HR & Recruitment Analyst

MD; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) - Recruitment and Examination Division seeks a Talent Acquisition Trainee in Baltimore. This entry‑level role supports agencies with recruitment, examination, and selection, gaining experience across posting, screening, and candidate data analysis.

Hybrid schedule option available; the division provides guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices for statewide personnel management.

Qualifications

• Experience in public sector personnel actions is preferred.
• Education may substitute for required experience as outlined in the job posting.
• Familiarity with recruitment processes and compliance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Learn to review and approve agency recruitment plans and post announcements.
• Learn to respond to inquiries via calls, tickets, and email.
• Learn to source candidates using LinkedIn and Handshake.
• Learn to manage advertising databases and job boards for agencies.
• Learn to analyze posting data and recommend ads.
• Learn to plan recruitment events and support statewide audits.

Skills

HR recruitment experience

Working with hiring managers

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Marketing/Psychology or related field

Tools

LinkedIn

Handshake

Job description

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) - Recruitment and Examination Division seeks a Talent Acquisition Trainee in Baltimore. This entry‑level role supports agencies with recruitment, examination, and selection, gaining experience across posting, screening, and candidate data analysis.

Hybrid schedule option available; the division provides guidance on policies, procedures, and best practices for statewide personnel management.