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DEPUTY DIRECTOR, HR

HR Director I

Recruitment #26-004922-0001

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Introduction


This Management Service position serves at the Appointing Authority's pleasure.

GRADE

22

LOCATION OF POSITION

217 E. Redwood Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 (Baltimore City)

Main Purpose of Job

Join Us in Making a Difference at DJS!

The Maryland Department of Juvenile Services (DJS) is dedicated to transforming young lives, creating safer communities, and fostering equitable systems. We are seeking a passionate individual for the role of Deputy Director of Human Resources (HR), so come join our team and make a meaningful impact on youth and the community at DJS!

This critical position serves as Deputy Director of HR and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the DJS Office of Human Resources, to include managing the classification, reclassification, compensation, employee relations, leave, and administrative activities. This position provides direct supervision to unit managers with responsibility for overseeing the operations of HR divisions. The Deputy Director requires the use of independent judgment in interpreting and applying HR Laws, COMAR, State Personnel and Pensions, and pertinent policies and procedures to address various administrative activities, problems, issues, and projects within the purview of the Office of Human Resources. 

POSITION DUTIES

Organize, direct, and coordinate the work of HR units and subject matter areas:
  • Establish HR program goals and objectives for units.
  • Direct activities of the Employee Relations and Leave Units.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of HR policies and procedures.
  • Oversee, review, and approve classification and compensation matters agency-wide.
  • Evaluate the efficiency of HR unit operations and HR program accomplishments.
  • Evaluate appropriateness of HR actions based on established guidelines, procedures and precedents.
  • Analyze approaches and develop solutions to HR related issues. 

Develop and review HR policies and procedures, and review agency-wide policies and procedures:
  • Review and implement HR policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all OHR policies are fully up-to-date with State and Federal laws.
  • Review, analyze, and evaluate Department-wide policies and procedures to ensure compliance with HR regulations.
  • Advise management and employees on application of policies and procedures. 

Oversee and manage work activities of HR Managers and Staff:
  • Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the daily work of HR managers and staff to ensure comprehensive delivery of human resources services agency-wide.
  • Establish work priorities and evaluate performance of employees engaged in administration of HR related activities.
  • Manage staff in the performance of employment functions to include, but not limited to: new employee orientation, probation, performance appraisals, leave administration, discipline and grievance administration, prescreen requirements, and new employee onboarding. 

Advise Executive and Management Staff:
  • Provide technical guidance and advice to DJS management on the interpretation and application of applicable Federal regulations, State Personnel and Pensions Article, COMAR, MOUs, State and agency policies and procedures.
  • Advise department executives regarding new or revised HR legislation affecting the Department and related to or concerning sensitive HR issues.
  • Advise department executives and management staff on all personnel related matters. 

Unions:
  • Directs and provides guidance to collective bargaining issues including implementation of applicable Memorandums of Understanding, Personnel Guidelines, and inquiries from collective bargaining.
  • Represents DJS at LMC meetings, and provides updates on DJS policy changes.
  • Contact for union inquiries and communications for DJS, DBM and unions.
  • Responds to MOU questions from agency Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Attorney General Office, DBM and unions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Eight (8) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in human resources. Professional human resources experience must include work in recruitment, employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, job analysis, salary administration, HR program evaluation and policy formulation, or HR generalist functions. This experience must include at least 3 years supervising HR professionals and/or paraprofessional HR staff.

Note: Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university for four (4) years of the required general experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively operate in a variety of settings and work collaboratively with diverse populations having differing needs and priorities.

Experience advising executive leadership on sensitive, confidential, and complex personnel and HR matters. 

Excellent conflict resolution, negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship management skills. 

Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating human resources policies, procedures, and operational improvements. 

Experience utilizing Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), preferably Workday, to support HR operations, reporting, and data analysis.

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current Maryland State employees only.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please ensure that your completed application includes sufficient information to demonstrate that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All documentation related to your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date; information received after this date will not be considered. Candidates who meet the qualifications will remain on the certified eligible list for a period of one (1) year. This list may also be used to fill similar positions within this classification in the future.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may involve a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as it relates to the position's requirements. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please report all relevant experience and education. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of equivalent American education, as determined by a Foreign Credential Evaluation Service, at the time of hire. Please complete the supplemental questionnaire, if applicable. They will be used when rating applications. Please note that your answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your completed application to receive credit. Missing or incomplete supplemental questionnaires may impact the overall rating of your completed application.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is strongly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, you may submit a completed paper application and supplemental questionnaire responses via email or fax to the addresses provided below. If using fax or regular mail, ensure each page includes your First and Last Name, the Recruitment Number (located at the top of the posting), and the last four digits of your SS#. Paper application materials must be received by 5:00 PM on the closing date for the recruitment. Applications received after this time, or those with incorrect forms, will not be accepted. Postmarks will not be considered.

Maryland Department of Juvenile Services 
OHR-Recruitment & Examination Unit 
217 E. Redwood Street 
Baltimore, MD 21202 
Attn: Recruitment #26-004922-0001  
Fax number 410-333-4188 
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

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. 

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the Maryland Department of Juvenile Services, Recruitment and Examination Unit at djs.careers@maryland.gov. Include the Recruitment Title/Number that is located at the top of the bulletin.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

DJS values the experience gained by Veterans while serving our country. Veterans are welcome to apply for all current recruitments.

Bilingual applicants and people with disabilities are welcome to apply for all recruitments.

We welcome experienced professionals transitioning from federal service to explore rewarding career opportunities.


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