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Ore, TX - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 102426 - 165372

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits pension generous leave competitive salary and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth apply to join the DPSCS team today!

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

As a member of the DPSCS team you can have a fulfilling career while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage paid time off (i.e. vacation sick leave) becoming vested in the State pension supplemental retirement options and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

24

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore Maryland 21215

POSITION DUTIES

This is a MANAGEMENT SERVICES position with the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The incumbent serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

The HR Director for Recruitment and Background Investigations /Examination Unit is responsible for the direction and daytoday management of recruitment and examination activities within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). This role will involve direct oversight of a team dedicated to attracting and recruiting top talent across various DPSCS classifications. The Director will be a strategic partner in developing executing and evaluating the recruitment strategies ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The incumbent supports the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) in the management and development of all assigned staff and in divisionwide goals policy development and performance implementation. This position provides support to DPSCS Executives Department heads and management personnel requiring a vast knowledge of Federal laws State regulations and Departmental directives related to personnel matters.

Recruitment and Background Investigations
Oversee develop implement and evaluate recruitment strategies for the department.
Ensure recruitment procedures and processes comply with state personnel laws and DPSCS policies including the State Personnel Pension Article COMAR and internal policies.
Direct the administration and validation of exams/ tests for compliance with standard HR testing practices.
Ensure comprehensive and accurate reporting on recruitment and test administration including data analysis on staffing trends and vacancy rates and the impact of recruitment efforts.
Resolve complex issues or concerns related to recruitment while maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Oversees the screening of new hires contractors and internal transfers ensuring quality and timeliness of investigations.
Lead the coordination of background investigations and compliance checks working closely with the background investigation team to ensure all hiring decisions are following COMAR.

Staff Management & Development
Manage the Recruitment and Background Investigations/ Examination Unit (REU) teams including overseeing the assignment of permanent and temporary duties approving leave and ensuring the efficient completion of work in compliance with established policies and procedures.
Train mentor and evaluate team members ensuring continuous development of customer service and technical skills.
Writes performance standards and evaluates all HRSD Managers according to the Performance Planning and Evaluation Program. Lead performance evaluations providing guidance and discipline as necessary and support the interview and hiring process for new staff within the units.

Strategic Planning & Reporting
Collaborate with senior leadership including the Deputy CHRO and other HRSD Executives to develop and implement strategic planning initiatives related to recruitment and examination (background) processes.
Establishes HR program goals and objectives develops and implements departmental HR policies and procedures and evaluates the accomplishments of HR program.
Analyze and report on the effectiveness of recruitment strategies making recommendations for improvements.
Draft reports policy recommendations and other documents related to recruitment and personnel activities ensuring accuracy and clarity.
Serves on policy committees interview panels work groups and other initiatives at the request of senior leadership.

Compliance Audits & Training
Reviews audits of departmental HR offices to determine compliance with policies and guidelines developed by the Department of Budget and Management and the DPSCS Office of the Secretary.
Ensure recruitment activities are in full compliance with state regulations policies and procedures resolving appeals grievances and compliance challenges as necessary.
Provide technical guidance and training to HR officers agency heads and managers on recruitment examination retention and investigation processes.
May testify before legislative bodies in order to render expertise or represent the organization or program.
May participate processes and provide direction for grievances.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must meet all minimum qualifications to be considered and to appear on the list of people eligible for hire. Please read all requirements before applying.

Education: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Six 6 years of professional HR experience involving employment services classification and compensation employee relations HR policy formulation. Including at least 4 years of HR managerial experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualifications. Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

1. 5 years of background investigations experience.
2. 2 years of polygraph experience.
3. 2 years of recruitment management experience.
4. Prior federal government experience in Human Resources or Background Investigations.
5. Prior experience implementing HR program goals and objectives departmental HR policies and procedures and evaluating accomplishments of the HR program.
6. Demonstrated skill in problemsolving critical thinking social perceptiveness and sound judgment.
7. Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday.
8. Ability to implement improvements based on feedback from supervisors managers and staff as relates to HR.
9. Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate to staff when appropriate.
10. Experience conducting investigations and/or representing management at hearings and grievances providing advice and guidance regarding standards of conduct and the performance evaluation process and developing and implementing human resources policies and procedures to meet agencyunique needs.

SELECTION PROCESS

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

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unableto apply online the paper application and supplemental questionnaire maybe emailed to Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paperapplication.

If you are submitting additional information the preferred method isto upload it with your application. All uploaded additional informationmust be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload please email the requested information to the recruitment number in the subject materials that are requested will be accepted for thisrecruitment.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact the Departmentof Public Safety and Correctional Services HRSDRecruitment Division at.

Kimberly Banks


If you are having difficulties with submitting your onlineapplication please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division or.

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 torecruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of theStates diversity.



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