HR Generalist Payroll And Leave Coordinator Series

Howard County

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Howard, MD - USA

profile Monthly Salary: $ 45595 - 79673
Posted on: 09-10-2025
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

There are two vacancies for this recruitment.

GRADE

Personnel Associate I:
ASTD Grade 10 Salary Range - $45595 - $57716/year (with potential growth to $
70152/year)

Personnel Associate II:
ASTD Grade 11 Salary Range - $48486 - $61464/year (with potential growth to $74722/year)

Personnel Associate III:
ASTD Grade 12 Salary Range - $51580- $65482/year (with potential growth to $79673/year)


(Salary will be based on selected candidates education and experience)

LOCATION OF POSITION

Howard County Health Department
8930 Stanford Blvd.
Columbia MD 21045

POSITION DUTIES

The main purpose of this position is to perform entry-level and/or advanced level of Personnel Associate for the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) Howard County Health Department (HCHD).

Under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Human Resources the Personnel Associate serves as an HR generalist supporting the human resources needs of the Howard County Health Departments 270 State merit and contractual employees. This position performs a wide range of HR functions including timekeeping and payroll employment services and health benefits administration.

The Personnel Associate provides guidance to management supervisors and employees on policies and procedures related to employment issues leave administration (including FMLA parental leave and workers compensation) and health benefits. Additionally this role ensures compliance with HR policies and state regulations maintains accurate records and supports departmental initiatives such as the Maryland Charity Campaign.The incumbent maintains confidentiality for all HR related activities and discussions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities include:

  • Leave (FMLA Parental Leave Leave Bank etc.)
    Coordinates all aspects of the medical and extended leave processes including FMLA leave bank donated leave parental and accident leave by advising employees processing and tracking requests consulting with State and MDH leave coordinators as needed and maintaining all required training and documentation.

  • Timekeeping/Payroll
    Oversees timekeeping and payroll operations by ensuring timesheet accuracy and compliance processing corrections resolving employee and supervisor inquiries completing payroll reports maintaining related records and assisting with repayment schedules and HealthStats reporting.

  • Recordkeeping
    Maintains accurate personnel benefits and training records in Workday and physical files; processes HR transactions tracks licenses and certifications coordinates offboarding and equipment return runs reports manages records for storage or destruction and ensures compliance with retention and documentation requirements.

  • Leave Audit
    Conducts bi-weekly leave audits by reviewing documentation following up on discrepancies coordinating necessary timesheet changes and notifying leadership of issues prior to finalization.

  • Other Duties
    Leads the annual Maryland Charity Campaign completes employment verifications assists recruiters supports special projects and participates in training emergency response and quality improvement initiatives to support HR and department-wide operations.

  • Back-up Duties
    Provides backup support for HR functions including processing transactions maintaining termination files conducting new employee orientations and serving as the Agency Health Benefits Coordinator by guiding employees through enrollment ensuring timely documentation and staying current on benefit policies and procedures.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework after probation period.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Personnel Associate I:
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: Six months of general clerical or administrative support experience at least three months must have been paraprofessional personnel experience involving the application of personnel procedures policies rules and regulations to specific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience should have included responsibility for activities such as preparing and maintaining employment records calculating salaries applying and interpreting rules and policies preparing personnel-related reports counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations and responding to inquiries concerning employment actions.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in human resources assistance classification or human resources assistance specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Personnel Associate II:
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year of general clerical or administrative support experience at least six months must have been paraprofessional personnel experience involving the application of personnel procedures policies rules and regulations to specific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience should have included responsibility for activities such as preparing and maintaining employment records calculating salaries applying and interpreting rules and policies preparing personnel-related reports counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations and responding to inquiries concerning employment actions.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in human resources assistance classification or human resources assistance specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Personnel Associate III:
Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
Experience: One year and six months of general clerical or administrative support experience at least nine months of which must have been paraprofessional personnel experience involving the application of personnel procedures policies rules and regulations to specific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience should have included responsibility for activities such as preparing and maintaining employment records calculating salaries applying and interpreting rules and policies preparing personnel-related reports counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations and responding to inquiries concerning employment actions.
Note: Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a non-commissioned officer in human resources assistance classification or human resources assistance specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The desired candidate should possess the following:
  • Experience administering and tracking Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA) requests including reviewing documentation determining eligibility and communicating with employees and supervisors.
  • Experience with electronic filing (e.g. data entry organization cross-referencing scanning copying and retrieval).
  • Experience with other medical leave programs such as parental leave workers compensation accident leave donated leave or leave bank administration specifically in an HR role.
  • Experience with Timekeeping and/or Payroll specifically in an HR Role.
  • Experience with effectively managing time and resources to prioritize tasks streamline processes maximize productivity while maintaining quality of standards.
  • Experience with using Microsoft Office Products (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).
  • Experience compiling data from HR databases such as Workday.

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants who meet the minimum (and selective) qualifications will be included in further evaluation. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your report all related education experience dates and hours of indicate your college degree and major on your application if applicable. For education obtained outside the U.S. any job offer will be contingent on the candidate providing an evaluation for equivalency by a foreign credential evaluation service prior to starting employment (and may be requested prior to interview).

Complete applications must be submitted by the closing submitted after this date will not be added.

Incorrect application forms will not be will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.

Candidates may remain on thecertified eligible list for a period of at least one year. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paper application (and supplemental questionnaire) may be submitted to MDH Recruitment and Selection Division 201 W. Preston St. Room 114-B Baltimore MD application materials must be received by 5 pm close of business on the closing date for the recruitment no postmarks will be accepted.

If additional information is required the preferred method is to upload. If you are unable to upload please fax the requested informationto .Only additional materials that are required will be accepted for this recruitment. All additional information must be received by the closing date and time.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact theMDH Recruitment and Selection Division at .

If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at or.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: or MD TTY Relay Service 1-.

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 States diversity.


Required Experience:

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IntroductionThere are two vacancies for this recruitment.GRADEPersonnel Associate I: ASTD Grade 10 Salary Range - $45595 - $57716/year (with potential growth to $70152/year)Personnel Associate II: ASTD Grade 11 Salary Range - $48486 - $61464/year (with potential growth to $74722/year)Personnel Assoc...
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  • Employee Evaluation
  • Human Resources Management
  • Workers' Compensation Law
  • Benefits Administration
  • HRIS
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