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HR OFFICER III ADV

Classification and Compensation Analyst

Recruitment #23-003917-0001

Introduction


The Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS) is the state’s primary social service provider, serving over one million Marylanders annually.  The Department, through its 24 local departments of social services, aggressively pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.  DHS works in every community in Maryland to positively impact the lives of Marylanders.

This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Human Services
Human Resource Development and Training
Classification an Compensation 
311 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to provide advanced level HR profession services to assist in managing the activities of the Classification and Compensation Division of the Department of Human Services (DHS) with a total of 6,800 permanent and 160 contractual positions located within the Department's headquarters, 24 Local Departments of Social Services, and four Regional Offices of Child Support Enforcement Administration. The position is responsible for coordinating the procedural details for all DHS's personnel requests and actions related to classification and compensation.

The incumbent uses knowledge acquired through experience, discretion and independent judgement in performing assigned duties and responsibilities; and in the interpretation and application of personnel policies, laws, rules, and regulations. The incumbent of this position is designated as DHS's Compensation Officer responsible for the accurate interpretation and application of salary guidelines and the determination of appropriate changes in compensations resulting from position classifications, acting capacity requests, etc. The incumbent of this position is the designated Budget Officer for all Personnel Transitions processed through WorkDay. 

The position ensures that the agency follows State Salary Guidelines applicable to promotions, voluntary demotions and acting capacity requests. The incumbent interfaces with DHS Payroll Division to resolve compensation issues such as incorrect salaries and acting capacity compensations. The position also provides professional support training to HR Officers/liaisons and staff at DHS Central Headquarters, four regional offices of Child Support Administration, and the 24 Local Departments of Social Services, including Baltimore City Department of Social Services in the preparation and processing of personnel transactions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

EXPERIENCE: Seven years of experience, three years of PROFESSIONAL HR experience involving recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, test development and validation, job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation and an additional four years of professional HR management work experience in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, employee relations, or test development and validation or as a generalist.

NOTES:

1. 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, counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations, and responding to inquiries concerning employment procedures.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, test development and validation, job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of thirty graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields of HR/personnel administration, human resources management, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests and measurements, psychology or a related  field may be substituted for up to six years of the required experience.

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in human resources management classifications 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

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1.One year of professional HR experience must have involved the computation of salary and compensation changes, using Workday to process such changes, and to resolve related issues/errors; reviewing classification and compensation requests to determine the accuracy of the documents submitted and the appropriateness of the requested personnel actions.

2.One year of experience interpreting various provisions of COMAR and SPPA, as well as other regulations and policies related to classification and compensation actions.

3.Proficiency in the use of the State Personnel System (SPS), especially Workday.

4.Experience in the use of variety of Microsoft office suite software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

5.One year of experience facilitating or delivering virtual or in-person training.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Limited to current State of Maryland employees.

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

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.  

Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position. 

For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service is required prior to hire.

BENEFITS

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost. CLICK ON THIS LINK FOR MORE DETAILS:   STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

·       Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date).

·       Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year.

·       Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year.  

·       Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child.

·       Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year.  

·       Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, Department of Human Services, Examination Services Unit, 311 W. Saratoga Street, Room 135, Baltimore, Maryland 21201. 

All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 P.M. on the closing date. All mailed documents must include the applicant's name and the job number and must be received by 5 P.M. on the closing date. Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the application.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please email requested information only to scott.waddel@maryland.gov. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

If you have any questions concerning the recruitment process for this position, please email Scott Waddel at scott.waddel@maryland.gov.  

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. 

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.



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