HR Director III

State of Maryland•Baltimore County, MD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Management Service position for the Director, Human Resources Division, Maryland State Police and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. The Human Resources Division (HRD) Director for the Maryland Department of State Police (MDSP) oversees a comprehensive personnel program for over 2,500 sworn and civilian employees. The position is classified within the professional HR Director series of the State Personnel Management System (SPMS). The Director of the Human Resources Division for the Department of State police serves as the primary 'Appointing Authority' and is responsible for administering all human resources functions across multiple agencies, overseeing more than 2,500 sworn, civilian, and contractual positions, including personnel for the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, and the Volunteers in Police Support (VIPS) program. The position's extensive responsibilities cover the full spectrum of HR management, including sworn and civilian employment processes, classification, compensation, salary administration, discipline, grievance matters, collective bargaining, and employer/employee relations. The Director also manages employee welfare programs, including performance evaluations, health benefits and medical services administration, retirement issues, workers' compensation, risk management, and training coordination, ensuring compliance with key legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Furthermore, this role oversees information technology processes within the Division and serves as the Department's official custodian of records. This position is also responsible for proactive and strategic management of the Department's human capital needs, ensuring that the Department has the workforce it needs to meet its mission and maintain operational readiness over time. This includes leading long-term human capital strategic planning as well as using robust data analysis to inform the full range of HR functions, from developing recruitment strategies to succession planning to decisions on how to ensure resource allocation aligns with organizational goals.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Management, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or related field.
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional human resource experience.
A minimum of three (3) years serving in a Director-level role is required.
Experience must include responsibility in at least three functional HR areas such as recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee relations, labor relations, performance management, or HR policy development.
At least three (3) years of this experience must have been at a supervisory or managerial level overseeing HR staff, programs, or specialized HR units.
Candidates may substitute additional experience in human resource functions, three (3) of which must be at an 'Administrator Level', on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Nice To Haves

A Master's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
Experience managing human resources operations within public or private sector organizations.
Experience managing human resources operations within a law enforcement, public safety, military or large government organization.
Experience supporting shift-work employees, sworn personnel, public safety agencies, or similarly structured operational environments.
Professional Human Resources certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR.
Experience developing recruitment, retention, succession planning, and workforce planning strategies.

Responsibilities

Directing all functions of the Human Resources Division, including planning, developing, and implementing the organizational and structural needs of the Division.
Establishing appropriate work practices and priorities, and evaluating the performance of HR Division personnel.
Administering all elements of recruitment and selection for sworn, civilian, and contractual positions.
Overseeing Employment Services, Personnel Administration, position/PIN management, new employee orientation, classification, compensation, salary administration, and collective bargaining.
Analyzing and interpreting legislation, court decisions, and settlement agreements to provide professional guidance to command staff and supervisory personnel.
Advising on complex matters including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, employment law, progressive discipline, workers' compensation, risk management, and highly sensitive personnel issues, while ensuring legal sufficiency and EEO compliance on personnel transactions.
Developing and enforcing policies that comply with state personnel and management regulations.
Overseeing Medical Services administration, the Performance Evaluation Process, and all retirement processes.
Providing Management oversight for military issues, timekeeping, lost time coordination, and administrative or accident leave processes, including the Leave Bank.
Providing management oversight for the random drug testing program for sworn and select civilian classifications.
Evaluating the Crisis Intervention Program and psychological services contracts, and managing the Department's Volunteer in Police Support, Chaplain, and Internship programs.
Interacting with the Department of Budget and Management, the Governor's Office, and federal or State personnel regarding human resources issues.
Serving as the Department's custodian of records.
Reviewing, editing, and finalizing all Human Resources Division correspondence on behalf of senior command staff, the Superintendent, and the Governor's Office to ensure uniformity and professional presentation.
Conducting comprehensive analysis of workforce data, including staff levels, vacancy trends, turnover rates, and demographic metrics to identify current projected personnel needs.
Leading long-term strategic planning initiatives for the Human Resources Division by assessing organizational structure, evaluating program effectiveness, and recommending improvements to enhance efficiency and service delivery.
Providing management oversight of the Department of State Police "Appointing Authority" functions and is responsible for approving all final personnel actions.
Performing other duties as assigned by the Assistant Bureau Chief and Bureau Chief.