Are you a Team Player? Do you possess excellent knowledge of the HR body of work i.e. Recruiting, Compensation & Classification, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits i.e. FMLA, ADA? Are you a self-motivated professional with excellent organizational, communication, attention to detail and writing skills? Are you customer service oriented? If you answered a resounding “yes” to each of these questions the Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Plannin... more details
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Are you a Team Player? Do you possess excellent knowledge of the HR body of work i.e. Recruiting, Compensation & Classification, Talent Acquisition, Employee Benefits i.e. FMLA, ADA? Are you a self-motivated professional with excellent organizational, communication, attention to detail and writing skills? Are you customer service oriented? If you answered a resounding “yes” to each of these questions the Prince George’s County Planning Department of The Maryland National-Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an experienced Human Resources Professional to join our team. The Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George’s County, Maryland. This position provides customer service to our internal/external stakeholders in all aspects of human resources activities.
As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George’s has a population of approximately 900,000 residents with 15 Metro Rail Stations and is home to The University of Maryland at College Park, WMATA Headquarters, UMD Capital Region Medical Center, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Joint Base Andrews Air Force Base. Prince George’s County is also home to many attractions such as FedEx Field, National Harbor, and Six Flags Amusement Park. If you are interested in working for the Prince George’s County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our HR Specialist II position.
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Examples of Important Duties
Under general direction of the Departmental Human Resources Manager, the HR Specialist II shall be able to demonstrate proficient knowledge of recruiting, talent acquisition, compensation and classification, administration of FMLA/ADA and training/development programs, project management skills, data analysis and report writing skills to professionally perform the following major duties and responsibilities:
Human Resources:
Effectively handle sensitive personnel matters while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Monitor Performance Evaluations and Performance Awards, and coordinate Kronos Payroll.
Subject Matter Expert on policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, regulations, compliance with Commission protocols, and collective bargaining agreements.
Document Control
Use MS Word, Excel, SharePoint, OneDrive, and special software utilization skills to organize, record, and digitally file all HR documents and data. Analyze the content and routing of documents.
Review and process all documents in a highly confidential and organized manner.
Coordinate with IT and Department HR staff on new or updated document storage software or logistics to ensure systems are up-to-date and operating at an efficient level.
Administrative Support
Using MS Outlook and Teams virtual meeting programs, prioritize, schedule, and organize upcoming meetings, trainings, and events, and facilitate professional and consistent communication between the Planning Director’s Office, the Divisions within the Department and the Commission.
Respond promptly and accurately to internal and external inquiries and requests.
Assist with special assignments, data analysis, research, and communications.
Important Skills and Characteristics
Collaborative with a strong work ethic, strategic and situational awareness, excellent communication, creative thinking, and interpersonal skills.
Communicate and interact effectively with all levels of staff and management. Proven ability to approach and interact with people of all backgrounds and the ability to work collaboratively with senior members of the organization.
Ability to work with highly confidential documents and data while ensuring discretion. Must have proven organizational, coordination, and workload management skills and abilities.
Superb written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in up-to-date office software (MS Office), enterprise software, and specialized programs for planning, scheduling, communicating, word processing, collecting, and reporting data, preparing presentations, researching, and document control.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree in management, Business Administration, Human Resources, or Communications and four (4) years of related experience in Human Resources Management in a large organization.
Professional Certification in Human Resources Management, or the ability to achieve certification.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field.
Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management,finance or any other related field of business administration.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 6 years.
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Administrative Specialist II
Amenities:
Telework opportunities
Flexible schedules
Complimentary access to M-NCPPC gymnasiums throughout Prince George’s County
Free parking is available for employees
Professional development opportunities/Tuition assistance
Positions may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness assistance
The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $58,791 to $104,124 at the Administrative Specialist II level (salary is commensurate with education and experience) with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.
The Prince George’s County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland near Metro and I-495. May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
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