Human Resources Manager

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Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

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The Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Human Resources Manager position, grade G31 in the Human Resources Division.About the Position: 
This is a management level, professional position, whereby the incumbent manages the operations within the Human Resources Office. The primary responsibilities include planning, directing, implementing the Department's human capital systems while managing policies, procedures in the recruitment and selection, salary administration, performance evaluation, promotional testing development, administration, and job classification/evaluation. The incumbent advises on Personnel Law issues and represents the Department in Human Resources matters at all levels of the organization. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Office of the Fire Chief and is evaluated based on the overall contribution to the agency's improvement and organizational efficiency.
  
The incumbent in this position is considered an "Essential" employee and may be required to report for work during natural/manmade disasters, and during special operations as assigned.  "Essential" employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

About the Agency:
The mission of the Prince George’s County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George’s County.  

• Manage the operations of the Human Resources Office;

• Manage the office's annual operating budget and expenditures;

• Attend and represent the Department at various meetings, conferences, and seminars;

• Prepare general orders, procedures, studies, surveys, reports, presentations, and various correspondences;

• Conduct statistical analysis to qualify recruitment practices, employment retention, wellness initiatives, and risks;

• Exercise full range of supervisory duties and responsibilities over subordinate personnel in the Human Resources Office;

• Assist subordinate personnel in their career development;

• Conduct regular meetings with subordinates to review and develop programs and to maintain the effectiveness of daily operations;

• Serve as a member of the Department's Management Team;

• Plan, develop, and monitor policies and procedures for the Department with particular focus strategic Human Resources practices;

• Perform other tasks and duties assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description; however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level associated with the employee's class of work.

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Business Management, Public Administration, Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field.

• Four (4) years’ experience in all areas of Human Resources (Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment and Staffing, Training and Development, Employee Relations, Labor Laws and Legal Compliance, and Employee Satisfaction).

• Three (3) years of supervisory-level human resources experience (more than 5 subordinates).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Five (5) years or more management-level experience in all areas of Human Resources (Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment and Staffing, Training and Development, Employee Relations, Labor Laws and Legal Compliance, and Employee Satisfaction).

• Human Resources professional certification (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, IPMA-HR, etc.).

• Two (2) years of experience using the NEOGOV online application hiring system, SAP Human Resources Information System (HRIS), and KRONOS Workforce Central Timekeeper.

• Experience writing and administering Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).

• Work experience within a Public Safety environment.

• Experience in organizational department planning, emphasizing quality, continuous improvement, employee retention/high performance, and department-wide communications.   

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience will be considered. 

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Job Location:  

9201 Basil Court Largo, MD 20774

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:  Upon selection, the candidate must:

• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.

• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.
• May be required to successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
• Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

 

Eligibility to Work:  Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

 

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice.  Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

 

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Salary : $86,049 - $185,616