What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR DIRECTOR HR ADMINISTRATOR III position at State of Maryland?
Introduction
The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (System). The System is a defined benefit retirement system covering governmental employees within the State of Maryland. The System is composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with over 50 different rule sets. The System has over 397,000 participants (customers), including 192,000 members who are actively employed and participating in the System, 165,000 payees who receive a monthly payment from the System, and 40,000 vested members who are no longer actively employed but have earned a benefit that will become payable at a future date.
The Agency is seeking to fill a HR Administrator III position in Human Resources.
This position is eligible to telework two days per week.
This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State Retirement Agency
120 E. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
POSITION DUTIES
The Human Resources Director position is a highly skilled managerial position responsible for the oversight of the Human Resources division and the agency’s HR program with final authority for management of the HR program administration. This position leads the development, implementation, and execution of division policies, programs, plans, budgets and procedures. In this role, the director, assigns priorities and allocates staff, funds, space, and equipment to meet the needs of the division. To provide managerial supervision to HR professional supervisors, HR professionals, personnel paraprofessionals and clerical support staff.
This position works closely with and supports the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director in providing executive vision, direction, and control to ensure that the operations of Human Resources align with the Agency’s mission statement through staffing, training, and the administration of policies and procedures in accordance with State and Federal laws.
This position requires a highly motivated individual with a strong customer service skill set and vision. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of pension laws, pension tax requirements, broad technical knowledge of the automated information system processing requirements and operations. Accounting, budgeting, analytical and research skills are also important in this role.
This position will demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skill in the administration of HR programs in the SPMS system. Employees in this classification are required to obtain and maintain certification in SPMS policies and procedures and in the functionality of the Statewide Personnel System (SPS).
Position Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Human Resources Management
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Eight years of professional HR experience. Three years of this experience must be HR supervisory or management level experience.
Notes: Professional HR management work in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, test development, and validation, or as a generalist may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Desired Or Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
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. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (System). The System is a defined benefit retirement system covering governmental employees within the State of Maryland. The System is composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with over 50 different rule sets. The System has over 397,000 participants (customers), including 192,000 members who are actively employed and participating in the System, 165,000 payees who receive a monthly payment from the System, and 40,000 vested members who are no longer actively employed but have earned a benefit that will become payable at a future date.
The Agency is seeking to fill a HR Administrator III position in Human Resources.
This position is eligible to telework two days per week.
This is a Management Service position that serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
20
LOCATION OF POSITION
Maryland State Retirement Agency
120 E. Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202
POSITION DUTIES
The Human Resources Director position is a highly skilled managerial position responsible for the oversight of the Human Resources division and the agency’s HR program with final authority for management of the HR program administration. This position leads the development, implementation, and execution of division policies, programs, plans, budgets and procedures. In this role, the director, assigns priorities and allocates staff, funds, space, and equipment to meet the needs of the division. To provide managerial supervision to HR professional supervisors, HR professionals, personnel paraprofessionals and clerical support staff.
This position works closely with and supports the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director in providing executive vision, direction, and control to ensure that the operations of Human Resources align with the Agency’s mission statement through staffing, training, and the administration of policies and procedures in accordance with State and Federal laws.
This position requires a highly motivated individual with a strong customer service skill set and vision. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of pension laws, pension tax requirements, broad technical knowledge of the automated information system processing requirements and operations. Accounting, budgeting, analytical and research skills are also important in this role.
This position will demonstrate knowledge, understanding and skill in the administration of HR programs in the SPMS system. Employees in this classification are required to obtain and maintain certification in SPMS policies and procedures and in the functionality of the Statewide Personnel System (SPS).
Position Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
Human Resources Management
- Plan, organize, and direct Human Resources staff in long and short-range goals, objectives and policies
- Prioritize and ensure that established HR goals are achieved.
- Understand, interpret, and apply federal, State and local laws and regulations pertaining to HR
- Participate and/or represent the Agency in collective bargaining
- Utilize Workday and JobAps to document employee personnel interactions and personnel processes.
- Compile and analyze statistical information for budgeting, reporting, planning and staffing purposes and those needed by the Board of Trustees
- This unit is responsible for researching and auditing the agency’s payroll and timekeeping payouts, compensation changes, and errors that require correction and adjustment
- Utilize Workday, the Statewide Personnel System to research, audit, and complete employees’ compensation adjustments regarding edit position restriction (reclassification), overtime, and acting capacity pay issues.
- Review and process bi-weekly payroll transactions for SPMS Regular and Contract employees through the integration file process with the State Personnel System and the Central Payroll Bureau (CPB).
- Determine appropriate recruitment methodology, conducts full-cycle recruitment procedures.
- Conduct and coordinates new employee orientation sessions
- Attend and present at job fairs and other-HR related activities as needed.
- Coordinate transmission of employee retirement data including pertinent payroll records and forms to the Retirement Agency.
- Interpret and apply the State Personnel Management System’s (SPMS) rules, regulations, and standards related to the review of classification and salary requests
- Analyze and evaluate the duties and responsibilities of agency positions for their appropriate classification, grade and pay.
- Work with leaders to create and revise job descriptions.
- Performs and Manages special projects directed by the Executive Director and Deputy Executive Director
Minimum Qualifications
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Eight years of professional HR experience. Three years of this experience must be HR supervisory or management level experience.
Notes: Professional HR management work in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, test development, and validation, or as a generalist may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
Desired Or Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.
- SHRM or PHR Certified
- Experience with HRIS systems: Workday and JobAps
- Experience with Microsoft Office suite and/or Google Workspace
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.
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. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.
Benefits
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS
FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to: Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201.
Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.
We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.
