Benefits & Retirement Officer

The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college andcareer success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from ourdivisions we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs ofa diverse population students teachers principals and other educatorsthroughout Maryland.

Experience: Six years of experience two years of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment servicesclassification and compensation employee relations testdevelopment and validation job analysis job evaluation salary administration HR program evaluation or HR policy formulation and an additional four years of professional HR management work experience in the areas of recruitment and selection classification salary administration employer relations test development and validation or as a generalist.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute paraprofessional personnel workexperience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of therequired experience. Paraprofessional personnel work is defined as work involving the application of public sector personnel procedures policies rules andregulations tospecific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience includes responsibility for activitiessuch as: preparing and maintaining employment records calculating salaries applying personnel related rules and policies preparing personnel-related reports conducting employee orientation and counseling employees regardingbenefits and obligations and responding to inquiriesconcerning employment procedures.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelorsdegree from an accredited college or university and two years of professional HR experience involving recruitmentand employment services classification and compensationemployee relations test development and validation job analysis job evaluation salary administration HR program evaluation or HR policy formulation for the requiredexperience.

may substitute the possession of thirty graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields of HR/personnel administration human resources management business administration public administration statistics tests and measurements psychology or a related field for the required experience.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in human resources management classifications or human resources management specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preference will be given to applicantswho possess the following preferred qualification(s).Include clear and specific information on your application regardingyour qualifications.

• Experience using Workday or another Human Capital Management (HCM) system with HRIS functionalities
• Experience advising employees on the rules regulations and laws pertaining to health benefit plans and changes to benefits programs during open enrollment
• Experience on-boarding new employees
• Experience advising employees on retirement plans
• Experience using Microsoft Suite (Word Excel) and Google Workspace (Gmail Calendar Docs Sheets Meet)
• Bachelors degree preferred

in this classification are required to obtain certification in State Personnel Management System policies and procedures and in the functionality of the Statewide Personnel System from the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits Maryland Department of Budget and Management within six months from the time of appointment to the position. Employees are also required to obtain recertification every six months thereafter.

in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

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 will not consider information submitted after this candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list for at least one year.

For education obtained outside the U.S. a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If you are unable to apply online paper applications can be obtained from the link below and be faxed to or mailed to MSDE Human Resources Branch 200 W. Baltimore Street Baltimore MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire this must be completed and sent in with your paper application if you are unable to apply online.

All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application submitted to the fax number or mailed to the Human Resources address listed above.

Inquiries can be made to TDD . Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.

If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at . TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.

Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.

As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the States diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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