Job Abstract

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 29, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Police Department, Human Resources Section.

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

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

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 experience 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 MUST attach proof of license(s), certification(s), and education to your application. Unofficial copies are accepted.

Failure to submit proof of License(s), Certification(s) and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of license(s), certification(s), and education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, performs professional human resources administration work.

Payroll/Timekeeping

• Serves as lead analyst for the department’s payroll/timekeeping processing systems.
• Oversees the accurate processing of the departments biweekly payroll.
• Supervises clerical and support personnel.
• In coordination with the Office of Human Resources, establishes methods for the retention and reporting of human resources records data to regulatory agencies or others, including but not limited to OSHA, DOL/FMLA, DOL/ADA.
• Develops and maintains automated and manual human resources recordkeeping systems.

• Provides career development guidance. Interviews and counsels internal applicants regarding job opportunities and application procedures.
• Develops and maintains programs for internal recruiting of promotional opportunities and specialized assignments.
• Participates in the development and operation of the Police Department equal employment opportunity plan.
• Coordinates with the Training Academy in the development and implementation of a variety of employee development programs such as mandatory and elective training programs and seminars.
• Delivers instruction-led training to groups of employees.
• Prepares written and audiovisual materials for employee training courses.
• Assists in the selection and retention of civilian/professional staff.

• Interprets applicable human resources law, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and memoranda of understanding.
• Provides complete and accurate advice and information to employees, supervisors, and managers on a wide range of human resources policies and practices.
• Assists management in the interpretation and application of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and memoranda of understanding.
• Prepares reports and participates in special projects as assigned.
• Acts as employee relations specialist providing guidance to managers on disciplinary actions and in the use of performance management systems.
• Counsels employees and managers concerning benefit availability and access.
• Administers unemployment cost control programs.
• Conducts and implements classification and compensation studies and recommends modifications to existing plans.
• Conducts organizational and operational studies necessary to develop or revise class specifications.
• Conducts total compensation studies.
• Prepares cost reports associated with pay grade changes and reclassification actions.
• Develops and administers job analyses and content validity studies on a variety of classifications for examination purposes.
• Prepares detailed job analysis reports.
• Develops written, oral, and performance examinations from job analysis information.
• Develops rating criteria for training and experience evaluations.
• Coordinates and administers examinations.
• Interprets examination results and statistics and makes recommendations for test usage.
• Reviews applications to determine whether applicants possess required qualifications.
• Develops and maintains programs of recruiting, including colleges, community-based organizations, minority and female organizations, etc.
• Conducts on-campus recruitment.
• Develops recruiting materials.
• May present testimony at hearings or other official proceedings.
• May represent the department at meetings and conferences, or o committees.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, or psychology.

Plus

Two 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, education, psychology, or law may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two years for the required experience.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using Workday HRIS and Payroll processing software.
• Human Resources experience in a Public Sector or Public Safety organization.

• Knowledge of principles of public human resources administration.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts and procedures used in personnel administration and research.
• Knowledge of the principles of a merit system.
• Knowledge of human resources laws.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory and teaching techniques.
• Skill in evaluating and analyzing information related to human resources administration.
• Skill in delivering instructor-led training.
• Ability to understand and apply Baltimore County personnel law, rules and regulations, policies and, procedures, and memoranda of understanding.
• Ability to develop training curriculum from determined objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.

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.

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