Introduction
Maryland's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program makes sure all workers in Maryland have paid time off for medical and family reasons. FAMLI is a social insurance system covering 2.8 million workers and 180,000 employers, delivered as a digitally native, public-facing service. We're in the early stages of building something as big and as far-reaching as unemployment insurance or a new health department. We know that delivering services primarily through a website, over the Internet, is a new way of doing business in government.
The Human Capital Strategy Lead will equip FAMLI to effectively deliver paid leave to Maryland workers by facilitating talent acquisition and organizational growth. As the first hire of the Human Capital Strategy team, the Lead will have the opportunity to build a team that focuses on a number of exciting human capital challenges that come with a new, fast-growing organization, such providing guidance and support to managers in hiring and performance management; assessing workforce gaps and identifying strategies to address them; and creating and implementing strategies for creating a culture that attracts and retains excellent employees.
You will be joining us at the very beginning of our journey to make FAMLI a reality in Maryland and will be able to help chart our course. If you're ready to help make FAMLI a great place to work and facilitate our growth, this is the role for you.
This position falls under the Management Service category and serves at the discretion of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

1100 N. Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Main Purpose of Job

The Human Capital Strategy Lead is a senior leader within the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division at the Maryland Department of Labor, that leads the Human Capital Strategy team. The Human Capital Strategy team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient scaling of operations to fulfill FAMLI's mission. The Human Capital Strategy Lead will drive their team toward the development and execution of strategies to enhance organizational capabilities, processes, and structures to support sustainable growth, and optimize efficiency, resource utilization, and performance across the FAMLI Division. The Human Capital Strategy Lead will collaborate with directorates and teams across the FAMLI Division to identify capacity gaps, implement solutions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

POSITION DUTIES
Duties of this position include but are not limited to:
•Analyzes current organizational capacity across various functions, including personnel, technology, and resources;
•Collaborates with Division Directors and Leads to assess and develop plans for future capacity needs;
•Designs and executes plans to optimize resource allocation and utilization, ensuring efficient operations and maximum productivity;
•Liaises with other Department of Labor divisions to integrate existing workforce solutions to the FAMLI Division;
•Develops diversity and equity targets for the leadership team and a strategic plan for ensuring the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce;
•Identifies opportunities for organizational development, such as leadership development, skills development, and employee engagement;
•Leads FAMLI through implementing capacity enhancement initiatives, including process improvements and technology solutions;
•Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of organizational performance efforts, tracking key performance indicators and adjusting strategies as needed;
•Provides guidance and support to Division supervisors in identifying and addressing capacity-related challenges;
•Assesses, recommends, and supports delivery of professional development and training programs to meet capacity needs;
•Identifies capacity constraints, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies within the organization's operations, and develops solutions to resolve them;
•Establishes Human Capital Strategy team goals and standards to meet objectives and oversees their achievement;
•Determines organizational structure and staffing needs of Human Capital Strategy team;
•Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinates; and
Oversees and manages the personnel and financial resources of the Human Capital Strategy team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of professional experience, including people operations or human resources.
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
•Experience in hiring, people operations, or human resources in organizations undergoing rapid growth.
•Strong decision-making and prioritization skills.
•Experience building alignment with stakeholders.
•A history of having generated creative ideas to complex problems and followed through on the implementation of solutions.
•An ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
You'll fit right in at FAMLI if:

• You value autonomy in your work, strive to achieve mastery in your field, and are energized by a mission-driven organization.
• You're a strong and inclusive leader who loves helping teams grow to meet difficult challenges.
• You're an excellent collaborator .
• You are excited about solving complex human and organizational issues.
• You're an organized person who has experience coordinating complex projects.

You're great at delegating ownership to capable people.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
All candidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by the Division of Unemployment Insurance (Labor/DUI) to determine whether any monies are owed to Labor/DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment/fraud. Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offered employment.
SELECTION PROCESS
All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.
A resume and cover letter are strongly encouraged for this position. Please upload one Word or PDF file that includes your combined cover letter and resume in the college transcript upload function under the "Other" tab.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. A technical interview my also be included in the process.
BENEFITS
This is a full-time, permanent position and eligible for full State benefits, which include:
•Flexible hours and hybrid teleworking
•Paid holidays 12-13 per year
•6 additional "personal days" at the beginning of every year
•Generous paid leave package (annual, sick, personal and compensatory leave)
•State Pension ("defined benefit" plan)
•Tax-deferred supplemental retirement savings plans (401(k) and 457)
•Free parking
•Comprehensive, subsidized health, dental and prescription plans with little to no deductibles, free generic prescriptions, and free preventative health services
•Flexible Spending Account plans for Health Care and Daycare
•State Employees Credit Union
To learn more, please click this link: STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
U.S. Military Veterans may qualify for additional bonus points towards certification. Any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing a U.S. Military form DD 214 verifying honorable discharge from service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview). Permanent State employees do not need to submit proof of Veterans' status.

If you are unable to apply online, or encounter difficulty attaching required or optional documentation, you may submit via mail or deliver in person. Please be sure to include your name, identification number (Easy ID#) and job announcement number on any documentation to ensure timely processing.

PLEASE DO NOT FAX OR EMAIL UNSOLICITED DOCUMENTATION

Completed applications, required documentation, and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland Department of Labor/Office of Administration
Attn: Erika Leonard-Anderson 24-005477-0023
1100 N. Eutaw Street, Rm. 100
Baltimore, MD 21201

The MD State Application Form can be found online

If you have any questions about this recruitment, please contact the Maryland Department of Labor at 410-230-6300.

Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of MDOL that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.