Introduction
The Maryland School for the
Deaf (MSD) is a diverse, bilingual community who in partnership with families,
provides an equitable and exemplary education in a nurturing, engaging, and
challenging environment to ensure our students achieve personal excellence and
become lifelong learners. As such, we are looking for dedicated individuals
who can join us to support the education of the children at MSD.
This is a 12-month position in the Personnel Department of the Maryland School for the Deaf – Frederick Campus.
GRADE
ASTD11
LOCATION OF POSITION
MSD, Frederick Campus, 101 Clarke Place, Frederick, MD
21705
Main Purpose of Job
This position will be responsible for the administration, management and implementation of the personnel functions within the rules and regulations set for all Human Resource transactions.
POSITION DUTIES
This position will be
responsible for the administration, management and implementation of the
personnel functions within the rules and regulations set for all Human Resource
transactions.
Run and sort payroll
reports on a weekly basis. Review for accuracy and look for possible payroll
errors Inspect for discrepancies and communicate with supervisor or employees
as necessary to make corrections. Review for proper coding of FMLA/chronic
illness, accident leave, earned comp time, and earned holidays; verify that
supervisors have approved time submissions in a timely manner, reconcile leave
requests and overtime/comp requests to approved time and overtime/comp time to
approved timesheet. Contact supervisors who need to make
corrections/adjustments or approve timesheets. Assist employees or managers who
have problems entering or approving time in Workday. This position is also
responsible to assist with on boarding of new employees, maintain personnel
files, and assist with health benefits enrollment and/or changes, as well as
processing Workers Comp Claims and meeting with employees in regards to Retirement
paperwork.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of general clerical or administrative support experience, at least six months must have been paraprofessional personnel experience involving the application of personnel procedures, policies, rules, and regulations to specific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience should have included responsibility for activities such as, preparing and maintaining employment records, calculating salaries, applying and interpreting rules and policies, preparing personnel-related reports, counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations, and responding to inquiries concerning employment actions.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in human resources assistance classification or human resources assistance specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Willing to
learn American Sign Language.
Experience
with Workday or similar HRIS program preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
New hires are subject
to a criminal background investigation at their own expense. (Maryland
Code, Family Law Article 1, Sections 5-560-568)
Candidates will need to
provide three letters of recommendation with their application.
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
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online application
process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online or if you
encounter difficulty, you may submit via mail, e-mail, fax, or deliver in
person before the closing date and time. Please include your name and
recruitment number on any documentation to ensure timely processing. Resumes
will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper
application. Additional or supplemental information must be submitted by
the closing date and time. A copy of your college transcripts must
accompany your application. Application inquiries or supplemental
information can be directed to the following:
Mailing
Address: Maryland School for the Deaf Recruitment Department, P. O. Box
894, Columbia, MD 21044
E-mail:
emily.hicks@msd.edu
Phone: 410-696-3031,
TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay
Fax: 410-696-3084
Individuals from traditionally
underserved and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. 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.