PERSONNEL ASSOCIATE II

Department of Human Services

Wicomico County Department of Social Services 

201 Baptist St

Salisbury, MD 21801

Wicomico County Department of Social Services is located on Maryland's Eastern Shore, approximately 115 miles east of the Baltimore–Washington area, across the Chesapeake Bay Bridge.

This position serves in an administrative capacity completing tasks in Human Resources. This consists of serving as the Assistant to Human Resources Officer, preparing paperwork for new hires, reclassifications, etc. Assists with recruitment activities and maintains personnel files for the Local Dept. Also functions as: Agency Timekeeper, FMLA Coordinator, Agency Benefits Coordinator (health benefits) and Certified Retirement Coordinator. Maintains confidentiality at all times.

Timekeeper - Monitors employees' time in Workday. Compiles and distributes reports to supervisors regarding employee leave. Ensures all time sheets are approved by supervisors in a timely manner. Assists employees with time sheets as needed. Function as the Agency Benefits Coordinator, Certified Retirement Coordinator and FMLA Coordinator. Assists employees with health benefits, retirement and FMLA qualifying events. Ensures FMLA and retirement paperwork is accurate and complete. Processes paperwork as needed. Performs new hire orientation. Ensures all paperwork is properly completed and turned in. Maintains new hire records. Assists with recruitment activities such as performing reference checks and assisting with interview process.

Please read the job announcement in its entirety before applying for this recruitment. Applicants must meet all minimum (and selective) qualifications to be considered, and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire.

Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.

Experience: Three years of general clerical or administrative support experience at least one year of which must have been paraprofessional personnel experience involving the application of public sector procedures, policies, rules and regulations to specific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience should have included responsibility for activities such as, preparing and maintaining employment records, calculating salaries, applying and interpreting rules and policies, preparing personnel-related reports, counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations, and responding to inquiries concerning employment actions.

Notes:

1.  One additional year of paraprofessional personnel experience as defined above may be substituted for one year of general clerical or administrative support experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in human resources assistance classification or human resources assistance specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Strong preference will be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.  The ideal candidate will possess the following:

1. One year of experience using human resources software such as Workday, PeopleSoft, etc.

2. One year of experience using Microsoft Office and Google Suite to create professional documents and spreadsheets.

3. One year of experience counseling employees regarding health/retirement benefits and options.

4. One year of experience performing HR/personnel management functions.

5. One year of experience applying FMLA rules & regulations.

Limited to candidates willing to work in Salisbury, MD.

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 employment (eligible) list for one year.

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.  You may be asked to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The supplemental questionnaire may be used as part of the rating process. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  

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. 

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

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 133, 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.  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 fax requested information only to 410-333-0882.  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 call 410-767-7414.  

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 applicants are encouraged to apply.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.