Human Resources Recruiter

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Maryland Department of Human Services

This position is responsible for full-cycle recruiting and other HR generalist tasks for MD THINK at the Department of Human Services (DHS). Reviews applications and resumes for appropriate classifications and to rank candidates. Develops scoring matrices for interview panel scoring of candidates. Conducts training for hiring managers concerning recruiting and interviewing policies and procedures. Interprets and applies HR related laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to the SPMS Compiles, analyzes and evaluates HR related information and recommends actions based upon rules, regulations, policies, guidelines and precedents; Plans and conducts special recruiting activities at job fairs and on college campuses; Will be required to obtain and maintain certification in State Personnel Management System (SPMS) policies and procedures.

• Determine the appropriate recruitment methodology.
• Prepare job announcements. 
• Request position specific recruitment.
• Send recruitment letters to eligible candidates. 
• Clear eligible lists by reviewing, screening and approving eligible applicants.
• Determine minimum qualifications.
• Schedule interviews and coordinate interview panels.
• Finalize the appointment of selected candidate and obtain required approvals. 
• Complete all steps for the on-boarding process. 
• Conduct exit meeting with staff who are separating from the agency. 
• Responsible for communicating and coordinating current benefits and service information for employees related to health benefits and retirement. 
• Manage the leave and earnings for state employees – to include advising on the process for taking time off; use and misuse of leave; use of the leave bank; FMLA; responding to employee inquiries regarding leave use. 
• In collaboration with and under the designation of the Appointing Authority, serve as the representative in employer- employee relations at the agency level to include: provide mediation and recommendations to employees and supervisors; review, interpret, and provide guidance on Maryland law, COMAR, state and department policies.

Experience: Six years of experience, two 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, employer relations, 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 and 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 two 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 for 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.

• One year recruiting experience in the federal or state government

• One year experience utilizing Microsoft Windows and Office programs including Word, Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Teams) utilizing Microsoft Office Suite

• One year experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (Workday and/or JobAps)

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. It is important that you report all related education and experience that is relevant to this recruitment qualifications. We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list. The resulting list may be used for future vacancies with this agency.

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.

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

 

Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to, MD THINK, Human Resources, Attention: Quadesha Bynum, 849 International Drive, Linthicum MD 21090.