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HR SPECIALIST TRAINEE

Recruitment #22-004913-0003

GRADE

13

LOCATION OF POSITION

MDH/Harford County Health Department, Human Resources Department, Bel Air, Maryland

Main Purpose of Job

This position will learn how to provide Human Resources (HR) services, in regards to Employment, Recruitment, Workday/Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) Management, and leave programs for the Harford County Health Department. This position will also learn how to interpret and implement State System laws, rules, policies, and procedures, in regards to new hires, conversions, Acting Capacity Pay, Recruitment, and various leave issues. Additionally, this position will learn how to provide advice and guidance to employees, supervisors, program managers, agency executives, and other public officials, in regards to HR-related matters.


This position will be expected to maintain confidentiality regarding all HR-related activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Four years of professional HR management work experience in the areas of Recruitment and Selection; Classification; Salary Administration; Employee Relations; Test Development; and, Validation, or as a Generalist.

Notes: 1. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute paraprofessional personnel work experience, on a year-for-year basis, for up to four years of the required experience. Paraprofessional personnel work is defined as work involving the application of public sector personnel procedures, policies, rules, and regulations to specific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience includes responsibility for activities, such as: preparing and maintaining employment records; calculating salaries; applying personnel-related rules and policies; preparing personnel-related reports; conducting employee orientation and counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations; and, responding to inquiries concerning employment actions.

3. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a Commissioned Officer in Human Resources management classification or human resources management specialty codes in the human resources management field of work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should have experience using the SPS Workday Online Management System, as well as experience dealing with payroll.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification are required to obtain certification in State Personnel Management System policies and procedures, and in the functionality of the Statewide Personnel System from the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, Maryland Department of Budget and Management, within six months from the time of appointment to the position. Employees are also required to obtain recertification every six months thereafter.

2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application, based on your education, training and experience, as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. 

Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). 

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added. 

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this, or other, State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to, 410-333-5689. Only additional materials which are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division, at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service, at 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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