Manager of Recruitment and Class and Compensation/HR Analyst III

Baltimore County•Towson, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for administering the department's Labor and Employee Relations program in accordance with Federal and State laws and applicable County rules and policies. It also assists with oversight of the daily functions performed, coordinates activities with other agencies, and prepares and presents reports. The role interprets and ensures compliance with human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding. It serves as an employee relations specialist, providing advice and information to employees, supervisors, and managers on a wide range of human resources policies and practices. The position also assists departments in the interpretation and application of human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding, and acts as an employee relations specialist providing guidance to managers on disciplinary actions and in the use of performance management systems.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, or psychology
Four years' professional experience in human resources administration.
Must hold and maintain a current HR Certification through HR professional organizations including but not limited to, Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Human Capital Institute (HCI) and The Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA).
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position.
Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study.
Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.
Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Nice To Haves

If a strong candidate (as determined by the Department Head and Director of Human Resources) does not have a current HR certification, but does possess a Human Resources degree, they may still be considered with the understanding that an HR certification must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Establishes, administers, and updates standard operating procedures (SOP) to implement policies, and to ensure consistency of human resources administration activities.
Provides lead administration, approvals and training on County’s recruitment and talent acquisition system (NEOGOV).
Conducts research and studies, and prepares recommendations to assist in recruitment and talent acquisition policy development.
Interprets and ensures compliance with applicable human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and memorandum of understanding.
Oversees departmental employment background process and verification for new hires, promotions, transfers or employment status changes.
Creates and oversees recruitment and retention activities with County departments and other private and public organizations.
Researches and responds to inquiries, writes and edits correspondence, schedules interviews and meetings, etc.
Oversees the compensation incentive programs, including the bonus award program and requests for Meritorious Increases.
Reviews to ensure compliance with C&C regulations and processes the requests.
Reviews position descriptions, Drafts new and revised class specifications.
Participates in high-level classification and compensation surveys.
Conducts research and studies, and prepares recommendations to the DPWT-Chief of HR.
Establishes and recommends procedures to implement divisional policies and best practices.
Participates in long-range division planning.
Draft correspondence and other types of reports or documents.
Provides advice to agency management regarding employee misconduct and disciplinary actions.
Testifies at grievance hearings.
Schedules and conducts consultation meetings between the County and the Union, researching the issue(s), seeking resolution(s) of union concerns when appropriate, and represents and protects management rights, as necessary.
Conducts research on various labor relations or human resources issues
Assists with analyzing employee and labor relations documents.
Assists with identifying areas of compliance vulnerability, anticipates and mitigates potential compliance risks and challenges.