Human Resources Business Partner

The Office of Personnel Services and Benefits (OPSB) is the personnel component of the Department of Budget and Management and the office promotes the recruitment development and retention of a competent, motivated workforce for Maryland State Government which strives for excellence through efficient, effective services that are responsive to the needs of the State's citizens.

301 W Preston St. Baltimore, MD 21201

The Human Resources (HR) Analyst Ill DBM serves as a Human Resources Business Partner to client agencies, and is the intermediate level of professional HR. This position manages the HR activities for assigned State agencies, which includes, but not limited to, partnering with agency liaisons in the workforce planning process, initiating and guiding the hiring process, managing employee leaves of absences, providing guidance that is consistent with State laws, regulations, and other governing documents, processing changes to employment records in Workday, serving as the point of contact for employees regarding benefits, retirement/separating from State service, policy questions, and general HR related questions. Assigned agencies vary in both size and complexity.

Workforce Planning & Management: Partner with client agencies to develop and maintain short and long term workforce plans; Assist in assessing current workforce capabilities and future talent needs; Provide preliminary recommendations regarding desired organizational changes; Generate and provide staffing related reports; Track and monitor workforce plans to completion; Provide guidance to management and employees on leave of absence options and procedures, retirement, and separating from State service.

Talent Management: Partner with client agencies to provide preliminary guidance on recruitment policies and processes; Initiate job postings to build qualified candidate pools; Guide management on the appropriate approach for facilitating internal promotions, including the application of salary guidelines; Assist managers/supervisors with the performance evaluation process; Guide managers/supervisors on the candidate interview and selection process; Notify agency staff of available trainings and make training recommendations; Provide guidance on the disciplinary process.

Compliance: Guide agency management in the application of Federal and State employment laws, regulations, practices, policies, and other governing documents; Adhere to employment verification eligibility requirements using E-verify; Adhere to all State, HR, and office related policies, processes, and procedures; Communicate policy changes to employees; Support safety programs and assist in reporting and tracking workplace injuries; Update OPSB security roles as needed.

Customer Service: Field questions from client agency management and employees; Respond timely to all inquiries; Provide estimated timelines for issue resolution and follow up as needed; Deliver a positive employee experience during onboarding and offboarding; Protect sensitive information; Provide accurate information; Communicate clearly and professionally verbally and in writing; Escalate issues to senior management as needed

Workday Processing: Accurately and timely process employment related transactions in Workday, including hires/rehires/reinstatements, reclassifications, acting capacity pay, terminations, retirements, leave events, personal and job information changes; Engage OPSB partners as needed to obtain assistance and/or guidance in the processing of employment record changes; Seek technical assistance as needed via the SPS Helpdesk

Other related duties as assigned

Experience: Six 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. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and 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 for the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of thirty graduate credit hours 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 on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

3. Candidates for employee or labor relations positions may substitute the possession of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law 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. 

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. Two years of HR generalist experience.
2. Experience with COMAR and SPP.
3. Experience interpreting and applying COMAR and SPP laws and regulations.
4. Experience with Workday.

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.  

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.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 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.