HR Policy Analyst

Baltimore City • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

The Department of Human Resources has an immediate opportunity for an HR Policy Analyst in our Office of Policy and Compliance. This role will provide support for policy development and implementation by researching and providing benchmarking data for the creation of policies.

Requirements

• Have a bachelor’s degree in public administration, Business or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of professional experience in data compilation and analysis, policy development, technical writing, human resources, or labor relations work.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration and human resources in a large organization.
• Knowledge of administrative research and analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of the principles and applications of Internet research, computer spreadsheets, databases, word processing and presentation software.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of standard English grammar, including syntax, punctuation, tense, subordination, agreement and parallelism.
• Ability to plan, conduct, organize and document comprehensive research projects.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret complex technical and legal materials pertaining to human resources.
• Ability to synthesize data from a wide variety of sources.
• Ability to analyze and construct statistical models for projection.
• Ability to compose human resources policy statements and prepare narrative and statistical reports in a clear, concise and organized manner.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Ability to plan and conduct operational studies to develop and implement human resources systems.
• Ability to identify and analyze problems and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to plan, conduct, organize and document comprehensive research projects and operational studies.

Responsibilities

• Research and provide written analyses of internal Department of Human Resources and Citywide human resource policies and procedures utilizing such documents as the City Charter, Department of Human Resources Rules, Memoranda of Understanding (employee agreements), Administrative Manual, Board of Estimates Rules and other applicable laws, rules and regulations to develop and implement human resource policies and procedures.
• Interpret City-wide policies and procedures through consultation, development of informative content and guidance materials, and live/online training on various HR topics, including related areas of legal compliance.
• Monitor legislative, regulatory, and other compliance-related developments to prepare draft bill reports for the City Council; keep the office's legislative calendar of events; and may periodically attend City Council hearings on behalf of DHR, as required.
• Assist with the preparation for all Civil Service Hearings, Civil Service Rule Reform meetings, and Policy Advisory Committee Meetings.

Benefits

• The City offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.
• You can learn more about our benefits here: https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees