ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES HR DIRECTOR II

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LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland Department of Health, Office of Human Resources, Baltimore, MD

Main Purpose of Job

The main purpose of this position is to serve as one of two Assistant Directors for Human Resources in support of the Director of Human Resources in the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for the Maryland Department of Health. The Assistant Director is responsible for directing and overseeing all the activities of half of OHR’s Divisions, to include Employment Services Leave and Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, and Timekeeping and Payroll. This position also oversees the 3 Regional HR Directors – Western MD, Eastern Shore and Central MD. The position provides expert level guidance to Executives, Senior Program Managers, and other high-ranking members of the leadership of MDH. The position is responsible for providing transformational leadership to the assigned areas of OHR, aimed at increasing operational efficiency, productivity, and quality of service.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and six years of professional experience in human resources, including at least 2 years of supervisory or managerial experience.

Applicants may substitute four (4) years of professional human resources management experience for the bachelor’s degree. Applicants may substitute a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of HR/personnel administration, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests and measurements, psychology or a related field for two years of experience.

Professional human resources work can be in the areas of either job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, employee recruitment and selection, employer-employee relations, human resource program evaluation or human resource policy formulation. Professional human resource management work experience would include creating eligible lists, developing position selection plans, conducting recruitment efforts, performing job analysis and evaluation to determine appropriate classification and salary; interpreting, and applying the State Personnel Management System laws, rules, regulations and standards, reviewing requests for disciplinary actions and recommending appropriate resolution, representing management at hearings and grievances, providing advice and guidance regarding standards of conduct and the performance evaluation process, and developing and implementing human resources policies and procedures to meet agency-unique needs.

Desired Or Preferred Qualifications

Preferred candidates should possess the following:

• Experience in HR management and leadership;
• Experience with Maryland State personnel system or other government human resources system;
• Experience with HRIS systems, such as Workday or JobAps; and,
• Demonstrated skill in problem solving, critical thinking, social perceptiveness and sound judgement.

SELECTION PROCESS

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. A resume must accompany your application.

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. Clearly indicate your college degree and major on your application, if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S., any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

Candidates may remain on the certified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

Benefits

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required, the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload, please fax the requested information to 410-333-5689. Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the MDH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251.

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850 or [email protected] .

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: 410-767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

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.