EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & ENGAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR
HR OFFICER II
Recruitment #24-004916-0010
Department | MDE - Operational Services Administration |
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Date Opened | 11/7/2024 09:41:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 11/21/2024 5:00:00 PM |
Salary | $60,987.00 - $98,313.00/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
HR Analyst | Olivia Sterrett |
Work Location |
Baltimore City
|
Telework Eligible | Yes |
Introduction
The Maryland Department of the Environment is charged with protecting and
preserving the State's air, water, and land resources and safeguarding the
environmental health of all Maryland’s citizens. The Agency’s mission is to
protect and restore the environment for the health and well-being of all
Marylanders with a vision of healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities and
ecosystems in Maryland.
If you are looking for an exciting career committed to helping the
environment for all Marylanders, please apply to become part of MDE’s
workforce. MDE offers competitive pay, great benefits, opportunities to
telework, as well as opportunities for advancement and professional growth –
MDE offers you a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage,
paid time off (i.e., vacation, sick leave), state pension, and supplemental
retirement options (i.e., 401k, 457b etc.). MDE headquarters facility offers
free parking, a food court, and a gym.
GRADE
LOCATION OF POSITION
Office of Human Resources
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21230
Main Purpose of Job
Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the
Employee Benefits and Engagement Administrator (HR Officer II) plays a crucial
part in enhancing employee satisfaction and retention through effective
benefits administration and employee engagement. The incumbent in this position is responsible
for providing employee support and guidance, direction, and counsel in the
areas of, Health Benefits, Leave Benefits, and Retirement Benefits, the C.A.R.E
initiative and employee engagement programs.
The incumbent is also responsible for managing various support functions
such as the State’s Telework Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, and Family
Medical Leave Act, etc. In addition, the
Employee Benefits and Engagement Administrator will develop and implement
strategies that foster a positive work environment, enhance employee
satisfaction, and promote a culture of C.A.R.E within the organization.
The ideal candidate for this position should have a
comprehensive understanding of HR laws and regulations with a high regard for protecting
and maintaining confidentiality in all personnel matters, while ensuring timely
and accurate HR transactions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: Six years and six months of experience, two years and six months 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, 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 and 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 two years and six months 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
**Please note that your
answers on the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information
provided on your application to receive credit.
- Experience completing HR transactions in Workday or other Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS).
- Experience involving various and multiple employee benefit functions including FMLA and Leave Benefits such as Designated Leave, Accident Leave, Parental Leave, and Maryland Healthy Working Families Act. Retirement Pension and Supplemental Plans and COBRA
- Experience with employee engagement platforms and HRIS software.
- Must possess strong interpretation skills to apply rules, regulations, and laws governing Human Resources.
- Must have strong written and oral communication.
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 the 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.
RESUMES ARE NOT ACCEPTED AND ARE NOT
CONSIDERED IN THE SELECTION PROCESS.
All information concerning the
qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript,
certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date.
Information submitted after this date will not be considered.
Should you possess a
bachelor's/master’s degree from a college or university outside of the United
States, you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approved
education review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to hire.
For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware,
Inc. at 302-737-8715 or World Education Services Inc. at 1-800-932-3897 or
202-331-2925.
All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under
the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legally authorized
and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to be hired in the
position for which you applied.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS (Click ctrl+link to view all benefits)
PERSONAL LEAVE - New State employees are awarded six (6) personal leave
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.
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is highly preferred that
you apply online. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit the State
paper application and supplemental questionnaire (by the closing date) to olivia.sterrett@maryland.gov or mail to:
Maryland Department of the Environment
OHR - Recruitment and Examination
Division
1800 Washington Blvd.
Baltimore MD 21230
For questions regarding this
recruitment, please contact Olivia Sterrett at 410-537-3105. If you have difficulties submitting your
online application, please contact the Department of Budget and
Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or
Application.Help@maryland.gov.
We thank our Veterans for their service
to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are
encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer,
Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining, and promoting employees who
are reflective of the State's diversity. MDE is dedicated to
creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We strive to
cultivate an inclusive environment where differences are celebrated.