Job Abstract

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 2M

This job posting may close at any time. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

A vacancy exists in the Division of Innovation and Service Delivery, Office of Human Resources.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Job Overview
Under general supervision, reporting to the Chief of Innovation & Service Delivery, the HR Analyst III will be responsible for day-to-day HR activities for designated Baltimore County Government departments. This role will serve as the lead Analyst overseeing processes related to recruitment, HRIS, classification & compensation, employee & labor relations and training.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Serves as Shared Services HR Analyst, executing day-to-day human resources activities for designated County departments.
• Provides complete and accurate guidance and information to employees, supervisors, and managers on a wide range of human resources policies and practices.
• Interprets, applies and ensures compliance of human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding.
• Coordinates and manages recruitment and talent acquisition activities for designated County departments, including but not limited to partnering with department hiring managers to fill and minimize vacancies; processing tasks in applicant tracking systems, leading diversity equity & inclusion, succession planning and EEO staffing efforts; interviews, hiring and onboarding tasks.
• Coordinates and manages human resources information system (HRIS) activities, including but not limited to employment eligibility verification, and processing job changes, terminations and offboarding tasks.
• Coordinates and manages classification and compensation activities, including but not limited to processing salary exceptions, compensation changes and salary verifications.
• Serves as employee relations specialist for designated County departments, providing guidance to managers on disciplinary actions, training, and in the use of performance management systems.
• Investigates EEOC and fair practices complaints and prepares related reports.
• Provides recommendations to department management regarding employee misconduct and disciplinary actions.
• Testifies at grievance hearings.
• Conducts research, studies and benchmarking, and prepares recommendations for the development and implementation of human resources activities.

• Establishes and administers procedures to implement policies and best practices.
• Participates in long range program planning.
• Coordinates activities with the work of other departments within the County.
• Prepares and presents reports of activities.
• Assigns, oversees, coordinates, and reviews the work of professional and support personnel engaged in human resources administration activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Required Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, or psychology
plus
four years' professional experience in human resources administration.

(Experience in human resources administration may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education. Education beyond a bachelor's degree in human resources administration, business or public administration, psychology, or law may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.) Must hold and maintain a current HR Certification through HR professional organizations including but not limited to, Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Human Capital Institute (HCI) and The Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration.
• Knowledge of human resources laws.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts and procedures used in human resources administration and research.
• Knowledge of labor relations.
• Knowledge of Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, guidelines, requirements and practices.
• Skill in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the work of others engaged in professional human resources administration or supportive functions.
• Skill in performing professional human resources administration functions.
• Ability to interpret applicable County human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures and memoranda of understanding.
• Ability to plan, assign, and review the work of others engaged in professional human resources administration or supportive functions.
• Ability to develop and implement studies and analyses of complex personnel issues.
• Ability to analyze a variety of information and to recommend appropriate actions.
• Ability to understand and interpret County human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Employees hired after July 1, 2022 are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System, with very limited exceptions.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.