HR Support Specialist

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

This full-time position provides administrative support to the Director’s Office within the Maryland Department of Health’s Office of Human Resources (OHR) and to the Employee Relations Unit (ERU). Working under general supervision, the incumbent schedules meetings, prepares agendas, obtains and distributes materials, and coordinates functions for the OHR Director, including department-wide functions. The position also supports ERU case management, maintains appointing authority delegations, and performs other administrative tasks for the unit. The position is hybrid telework eligible after training.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• One year of experience performing administrative staff, clerical, clerical technical, or secretarial work.
• Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for the required experience.
• Candidates may substitute qualifying U.S. Armed Forces non-commissioned officer staff work experience involving regular independent judgment and analysis in applying and interpreting rules and regulations under agency laws and policies, on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
• Candidates may be responsible for providing their own transportation to access meetings, remote locations, and assigned job destinations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing a shared email inbox, responding to customer inquiries, and maintaining accurate records.
• Experience providing administrative support in an office environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel, and Google Workspace; applicants should include their proficiency level.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the OHR Director’s Office and the Employee Relations Unit.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and obtain and distribute meeting materials.
• Coordinate functions on behalf of the OHR Director, including department-wide functions.
• Assist the ERU with case management and related duties.
• Maintain appointing authority delegations.
• Perform other administrative tasks for the unit.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED