What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Business Partner (Administrator VII) position at Maryland Department of Transportation?
OPEN RECRUITMENT
Executive Service Position
(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)
If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).
MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission—connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!
The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary’s Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking to hire a managerial-level human resources professional to serve as our next Human Resources Business Partner (Administrator VII). The Human Resources Business Partner will work with the HR Director and supervise the Talent Acquisition team in administrating TSO HR policies and procedures, recruitment, employer/employee relations, classification/compensation, and employee-related activities and events. This position will be pivotal in ensuring seamless HR operations within TSO. The primary purpose of this position is to provide HR services to support the mission, vision, and goals of the Transportation Secretary’s Office (TSO). This includes, in collaboration with the Human Resources Director, developing, updating, and implementing HR directives, initiatives, policies, and practices for TSO and MDOT-wide.
In this dynamic role, you will:
- Act as the HR Point of Contact (POC) in the MDOT corporate headquarters location (TSO), providing guidance and support to employees and managers on HR policies, procedures, and best practices
- Act as advisor and strategic resource to senior leadership, and managers on variety of employee relations issues including performance management, career development, retention tactics, team building, conflict resolution, and coaching
- Perform full supervisory duties and oversight of the Talent Acquisition team
- Handle employee/employer activities including disciplinary actions, terminations, and separation tasks
- Support department heads in addressing staffing needs, organizational changes, and workforce planning
- Analyze HR metrics and trends to identify opportunities for improvement and implement proactive solutions
- Collaborate with hiring managers by participating in full-cycle recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation, to attract top-tier talent, seeing positions through to fulfillment
- Assists with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices
- Identify, develop, and implement employee engagement initiatives, wellness programs, and diversity and inclusion efforts
- Identify, develop, and facilitate leadership training
- Oversee classification and compensation related matters, ensuring consistency and alignment with TSO policies and procedures
This vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources, which is located in Hanover, MD (Anne Arundel County).
This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Four (4) years of this experience must include full cycle recruitment, employer-employee relations and classification and compensation, to include job evaluation, job analysis, and salary administration.
The ideal candidate will possess:
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- Collaborative work style and ability to effectively communicate across departments
- Excellent oral, written, presentation, and listening skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint)
- Able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Demonstrated experience in full-cycle recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and classification/compensation.
- Knowledge of HR policies and best practices
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant to a higher ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.
Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for.
If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.
Licenses & Certifications
None.
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