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ASSISTANT MANAGER- BENEFITS

HR OFFICER III

Recruitment #26-004917-0002

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Introduction



 
When you join the Maryland Department of Human Services (DHS), you join a team of more than 5,000 employees across the state dedicated to positively changing the lives of more than 1 million Marylanders each year. We do this by providing economic support, preventive services, and caring for children and adults.
 
We aim to deliver services so that we more quickly meet the needs of the people we serve. At DHS, we grapple with hard questions to find new ways to foster a culture of bold innovation. We do this to ensure that in Maryland, we leave no one behind.

This is an Internal Only Recruitment. Limited to current State of Maryland employees, only.

GRADE

17

LOCATION OF POSITION

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
TEAM/ EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & WELLNESS UNIT
25 SOUTH CHARLES STREET
BALTIMORE, MD 21201

Main Purpose of Job

This position serves as the Assistant Manager of the Employee Benefits & Wellness Unit within the Office of Talent, Engagement and Management (TEAM). The position provides expert-level supervision and guidance to the team’s Benefits Coordinator and expert-level guidance to the Agency’s 24+ local Benefits and Retirement Coordinators. This position assists with overseeing the administration of health insurance, retirement systems, FMLA, State Medical Director referrals, Leave Bank and Parental Leave, as well as providing support and assistance with the American Disability Act (ADA) and a Drug-free Workplace (Substance Abuse) ensuring strict compliance with the State Personnel Management System (SPMS) guidelines and federal regulations. The position also provides oversight and support of programs such as the Leave Bank Program, American Disability Act (ADA), and a Drug-free Workplace (Substance Abuse) The position also serves as DHS’ Wellness Program Specialist/Educator and is responsible for planning, developing, budgeting and administering the DHS Wellness Program which will motivate and encourage employees to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. 

POSITION DUTIES

  • Supervises, trains and evaluates the performance of the Benefits Coordinator. 
  • Provide DHS employees with resources regarding health benefits issued by Department of Budget and Management and State Retirement Agency guidelines. 
  • Provide DHS employees with resources regarding Leave Bank and Employee to Employee Leave Donations issues by Department of Budget and Management and the Dept. of Human Services guidelines. 
  • Advises DHS employees regarding Wellness Plans for Retirees regarding resources for exploring Regular and Disability Retirement/ Medicare / Financial programs issues by Department of Human Services and State Retirement Agency guidelines. 
  • Coordinates, directs and processes referrals to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) or MDCares by guidelines set by the Department of Budget and Management to assist employees with counseling Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Job Performance.

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 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.

  • One year of experience processing Health Benefits, Leave Bank, Military Leave, Accident Leave, Parental Leave FMLA, Regular Retirements, & Disability Retirements.
  • One year of experience with hire orientation.
  • One year of experience with benefits training.
  • One year of experience using the SPS ticket system.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

Limited to current State of Maryland Employees, only.

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 assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related 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.

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) holiday per year.

• Pension – State employees earn credits towards a retirement pension.

• Positions may be eligible for telework. 

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, 25 S. Charles Street, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

Or email latoura.jones@maryland.gov: Voice 410-767-8844, toll-free: 1-800-332-6347. 

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the Maryland Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, at 410-767-4850 or Application.Help@maryland.gov. 

Do not submit unsolicited documentation.

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.



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