HR Operations and Execution Partner

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is seeking a seasoned HR leader to serve as Operations and Execution Partner.

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with over 9,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. 

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, MD 21215

(Headquarters)

The HR Operations & Execution Partner serves as a senior-level operational leader within the Office of Human Resources. Reporting directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this position provides high-level cross-functional execution support to ensure operational continuity, rapid implementation of executive priorities, and coordinated delivery of HR initiatives across units.

This role functions as a CHRO-designated operational resource and may be deployed to support any HR unit or enterprise initiative requiring focused execution, stabilization, or continuity. While the position does not exercise supervisory authority over HR units, it is accountable for ensuring implementation alignment, tracking progress, and resolving operational barriers in support of executive direction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develops and validates HR operational data to support executive decision-making.
• Tracks initiative milestones, service delivery metrics, and performance indicators.
• Synthesizes operational trends and identifies areas requiring corrective action.
• Prepares executive-level briefings, reports, and status updates for the CHRO.
• Leads cross-functional execution of CHRO-directed initiatives across HR units.
• Develops implementation plans and coordinates operational delivery across Talent Acquisition, Background Investigations, HR Operations, and related units.
• Ensures timely follow-through on executive priorities and urgent directives.
• Serves as a designated operational resource deployed to stabilize or advance critical HR functions.
• Identifies execution risks and resolves or escalates barriers to maintain service continuity.
• Assists in the implementation of new HR processes and workflow enhancements.
• Evaluates operational inefficiencies and recommends corrective improvements.
• Supports standardization of practices across HR units when assigned.
• Contributes to development of operational controls that strengthen service delivery reliability.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional HR experience (in Public Sector, Unionized, or 24/7 operational environment.) Three (3) years must have included supervisory or managerial responsibility over HR staff in operational or service delivery functions within a large, complex organization.

A current resume and cover letter must be uploaded/ submitted with this application.

• Experience auditing HR transactions for efficiency and accuracy.
• Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring the application of SOP’s.

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.

A current resume and cover letter must be uploaded/ submitted with this application.

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.

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) holidays per year

· Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents may be emailed to Terrayl.Goode@Maryland.gov. Emailed application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.