HR ADMINISTRATOR IV

All applicants must be able to communicate with clients and visitors and possess the ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Applicants must be able to work in various positions, and travel to various courtrooms and office environments throughout the state. MOPD is further committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities by modifying or adjusting the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee be considered for the position they desire; to perform the essential functions of the position in question; or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship. Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment. Applicants must have access to a motor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Tawanda Jackson, Human Resources Supervisor, 410-767-8503 tawandal.jackson@maryland.gov

The Office of the Public Defender is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant HR Director / Deputy HR Director position at our Central Human Resources Division, located in Baltimore City, Maryland. The primary responsibility for this role is to serve as a Generalist Managerial administrator who assists the HR Director in managing daily, multi-functional agency HR operations and serves as the lead technical expert for the agency's Classification and Compensation program. We are looking for candidates who possess excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills in high-level human resources management.

● Directly supervise the HR Recruitment Manager and subordinate classification/generalist staff.

● Extend all job offers for Core Staff statewide, determining start dates and salary placements in compliance with SPMS and COMAR Title 17. 

● Function as the agency's working lead and technical expert for Classification and Compensation. 

● Review, approve, and process Acting Pay requests across the agency.

● Evaluate benchmark reclassification requests, non-competitive promotions, vacancy downgrades, and pay plan amendments.

● Execute specialized, high-priority projects assigned directly by the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), including drafting proposed HR policy revisions and executive reports.

● Interpret and apply HR laws, COMAR Title 17 regulations, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and SPMS guidelines across employee relations, recruitment, and generalist functions.

● Assume full operational authority to act on behalf of the HR Director or CHRO during their absence, following required consultation protocols. 

● Represent management in administrative step conferences, settlement discussions, or legislative/court proceedings regarding personnel matters.

Experience: Four (4) years of professional human resources generalist or specialist experience involving classification and compensation, recruitment and employment, employee relations, policy formulation, or HR program evaluation. 

Notes:

1. Additional professional HR management experience or paraprofessional personnel work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education. 

2. Graduate credit hours (30 credits) in HR management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fields may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required experience. 

3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in HR management classifications may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

●  Proven experience building accurate spreadsheets and reports to satisfy data requests from executive leadership, budget authorities (such as DBM), union representatives, and legislative bodies.

●  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (including pivot tables, data summaries, personnel budgeting, and forecasting) with a demonstrated ability to analyze complex workforce, position, and salary data.

●  Experience managing classification and compensation programs, including evaluating reclassification requests and executing salary reviews.

●  Demonstrated experience in extending job offers, calculating salary placements, and processing complex personnel transactions.

●  Proven experience in supervising or managing subordinate professional HR staff and coordinating unit workflows. ●  Advanced knowledge of state and federal employment laws, COMAR Title 17, FLSA, FMLA, and ADA.

from the time of appointment, with recertification required every six (6) months thereafter. 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 be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#), and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#), and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD State application form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the state personnel website. 

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.