CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

State of Maryland • Baltimore, MD

55d • Onsite

About The Position

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.� The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all human capital functions within the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Serving as the Department's senior advisor on workforce strategy, the CHRO develops and implements policies and initiatives that advance operational excellence, employee engagement, and equity across the organization. This position represents the Department on interagency workgroups, labor negotiations, and testifying before the State Legislature on agency initiatives and matters impacting HR policy.� This is a Special Appointment position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.�

Requirements

• Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Management or Administration, Public Administration, or other related field.
• Experience: Ten (10) years of progressive professional HR experience which must be at the managerial level; including 5 years of experience in a senior level role of a public sector entity managing multiple units within a HR office or organization and coordinating the general operations to include; applying personnel rules and regulations, developing recruitment and retention strategies and supporting promotional processes.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as SHRM-SCP, HRCI SPHR, or PSHRA SCP
• Experience working for a large organization (5000+ positions)
• Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
• Experience working within a public safety, law enforcement or correctional organization

Responsibilities

• Reviews and creates long range plans, goals and objectives, and provides input into the coordination of human resources with the administrative and operation functions of the Department.�
• Establishes policies, procedures, priorities and deadlines governing all human resources areas of responsibilities.�
• Establishes standards for the attainment of goals and ensures all human resources operations and programs are effectively coordinated with a customer-focused mindset.�
• Demonstrates strong leadership in strategic planning, culture transformation, and employee engagement while effectively managing people and systems.�
• Evaluates programs and procedures against organizational goals and resources, taking corrective action or making informed recommendations to ensure alignment with the Division's mission and objectives.�
• Reviews adverse personnel actions to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.�
• Implements and manages programs in accordance with State statutes, regulations, agency policies, federal court mandates, accepted correctional standards, and memoranda of understanding with employee organizations, requiring the ability to navigate a unionized environment.�
• Provides strategic oversight, direction, development and optimization of HR business processes and information technology systems. Innovates and modernizes as appropriate to meet current and anticipated business requirements.�
• Exercises independent judgment and decision-making within the framework of government regulations, agency policies, and accepted correctional standards, requiring a deep understanding of equity, labor and employment law, and HR technology, along with exceptional emotional intelligence and communication skills.�
• Provides oversight for all people development processes, including succession planning, talent acquisition, performance management, and reporting and analytics on human capital related metrics and trends.�
• Directs and oversees all human resources operations and programs, including recruitment, background investigations, classification and compensation, employee relations, strategic support, and five regional HR support across the state.�
• Maintains effective lines of communication and fosters collaboration across all levels of the Department to ensure the efficient management of human capital.�
• Builds and sustains strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local, state, and federal agencies, management officials, and employees.�
• Communicates clearly and consistently both orally and in writing with staff, leadership, and the public.�
• Ensures that correspondence, reports, memoranda, and directives are prepared and disseminated as needed. 5. Supports the EEO program by promoting equitable treatment and positive engagement throughout the workforce.�
• Manages and develops departmental staff by delegating authority appropriately, administering personnel matters, mentoring staff and identifying training needs to strengthen employee capability and performance.�
• Cultivates an inclusive culture that prioritizes collaboration, continuous improvement, and accountability; leading by example to inspire fairness, transparency, and service while guiding change initiatives that enhance employee engagement and improve organizational performance across the Department.�
• Ensures the responsible and efficient use of departmental funds, aligning expenditures with strategic priorities and State fiscal policies.�
• Reviews and monitors spending on contracts, supplies, training, and operational activities to promote cost-effectiveness and transparency.�
• Evaluates staffing and resource needs to optimize the use of contractual employees and other funding sources while maintaining compliance with State directives and budgetary constraints.

Benefits

• great benefits
• pension
• generous leave
• competitive salary
• opportunity for advancement and professional growth
• medical and dental coverage
• paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave)
• becoming vested in the State pension
• supplemental retirement options
• joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees