HR ANALYST III DBM

The Office of Personnel Services and Benefits (OPSB), Personnel Services Division (PSD) of the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) seeks an experienced HR Analyst III to provide HR Guidance and perform Payroll Processing through Integration and audit of payroll process.

301 W. Preston Street

Baltimore, MD 21201

Provides consultation and technical assistance to department managers, employees and personnel regarding all payroll and HR policy issues utilizing and interpreting COMAR, SPP, FLSA, FMLA and other related laws, policies and procedures in order to recruit for, hire, onboard, provide benefit assistance, retirement assistance and facilitate the needs of the Agency for re-class, promotions, restructure, disciplinary needs etc. up through and including the separation of the employee.

Completes payroll adjustments in Workday, as they relate to reclasses, overtime, acting capacity, etc.

Resolves Payroll issues through the MOJO ticket process and phone calls.

Acts as subject matter expert in all areas of payroll and timekeeping providing customer service and guidance to all SPMS Agencies.

Audit all payroll and HR transaction reports to assure an accurate payroll process. 

Process all payroll transactions for SPMS Regular and Contract employees through the integration process with SPS and CPB using troubleshooting techniques based upon HR transaction knowledge and  payroll and timekeeping functions. This may involve complex calculation in excel, contacting agencies, contacting SPS team and navigating through the system using workers history and personal data information. The PCU team views the CR INT 098 Integration file to verify what is being transmitted to CPB on the employees and agencies behalf.

Generate and process settlement org to establish employees on payroll for payouts and settlements verification of monies and appropriateness of documentation for the return of the employee to an active payroll status.

Education:  A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:  Two years of professional HR experience in the areas of either job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, employee relations, labor relations, test development and validation, recruitment and examination, employee benefits, HR management or HR system support services.  

Notes:     

1. Additional professional HR experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four years of the required education.               

2. Thirty graduate semester credits from an accredited a college or university in the field of HR/personnel administration, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests and measurements, industrial organization, psychology or other related field may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to two years of the required experience.

3. For employee or labor relations positions, a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law may be substituted for the required experience. 

4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Human Resources classifications or Human Resources specialty codes in the Personnel field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience and education.

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

Two (2) years of State human resources experience

Two (2) years of State payroll experience

Experience with and knowledge of COMAR, SPP, FSLA and other personnel and federal related laws

One (1) year of experience of payroll auditing

Three (3) years of advanced experience with MS Excel

Strong communication and organizational skills

This recruitment is limited to current State of Maryland employees only.

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, 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.

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. For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire.  The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

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.  Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred.  If online access is not available, you may mail a paper application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) to:

DBM Recruitment & Examination Department

301 West Preston Street, Room 608

Baltimore, MD 21201

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

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  Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact S. Hudson at 410-767-4910.

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 and encourage them to apply.