Human Resources Consultant (Hrc)

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The Human Resources Consultant (HRC) serves as a dedicatedHR Generalist primarily responsible for close collaboration withadministration leaders and management. The HRC is tasked with establishingtheir role within the various administrative units and providing guidance andconsultation on the full employee lifecycle.

The HR Officer III serves as an advanced-level humanresources professional and technical expert. This role is responsible for theadministration and management of the agencys human resources policiesprocedures and programs. This position provides expert guidance on:

• Recruitment;
• Employee Relations;
• Classification Compensation;
• Benefits;
• Performance Management; and
• Compliance with applicable laws regulations and policies.

Thisrole ensures the effective implementation of HR strategies resolves complexpersonnel issues and promotes process improvement. Additionally the HROfficer III supports workforce planning and operational efficiency to ensureall human resources programs align with the agencys mission and regulatoryrequirements.

Applicantsmust satisfy the minimum qualifications to be considered for this position andmove forward in the hiring process. Please read all requirements beforeapplying.

Experience:Seven years of experience three years ofprofessional HR experience involving recruitment and employmentservicesclassification and compensation employee relations testdevelopment and validation job analysis job evaluationsalaryadministration HR program evaluation or HR policyformulationandanadditional four years of professional HRmanagement work experience in theareas of recruitment and selection classification salary administrationemployee relations or test development and validation or as a generalist.

Notes:

1. Candidates may substitute paraprofessional personnelwork experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years oftherequired experience. Paraprofessional personnel work is definedas work involving the application of public sector personnel procedurespolicies rules and regulations tospecific employment paraprofessionalpersonnel experience includes responsibilityfor activities such as: preparing and maintaining employment recordscalculating salaries applying personnel-related rules andpoliciespreparing personnel-related reports conducting employee orientationcounseling employees regardingbenefits and obligations and responding toinquiriesconcerning employment procedures.

2. Candidates may substitute the possession of aBachelorsdegree from an accredited college or universityandthreeyears of professional HR experience involving recruitmentand employmentservices classification and compensationemployee relations testdevelopment and validation job analysis job evaluation salaryadministration HR program evaluation or HR policy formulation for therequired experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of thirtygraduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields ofHR/personnel administration human resources management businessadministration public administration statistics tests and measurementspsychology or a relatedfield for up to six years of the requiredexperience.

may substitute U.S. Armed Forcesmilitary service experience as a commissioned officer in human resourcesmanagement classifications or human resourcesmanagement specialty codesin the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis fortherequired experience.

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.Questions must be answered completely and thoroughly.

• SHRM Certification or equivalent.
• Experience with Workday JobAps HRIS or other applications system.
• Three (3) years of experience performing HR generalist responsibilities.
• Experience interpreting State and federal laws as well as COMAR.

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 youprovide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet thequalifications for this recruitment. All information concerning yourqualifications must be submitted by the closing will not considerthe information submitted after this candidates will beranked as Best Qualified and placed on theeligible (employment) list forat least one year.

Applicationmust be completed. Do not leave work experience not cut and paste resume or answer see resume.All supplementalquestions must be answered thoroughly. Incomplete or one-word answers such asyes will result in no credit for those responses.

Should you possess abachelors/masters degree from a college or university outside of the UnitedStates you must have your educational credentials evaluated by an approvededucation review service. This evaluation must be submitted prior to further information you may call International Consultants of DelawareInc. at or World Education Services Inc. at 1- or.

All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United Statesunder the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986. You must be legallyauthorized and possess any necessary documents under this Act in order to behired in the position for which you applied.

The State of Marylandoffers a generous benefits package that includes:

Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities for many positions

Free mass transit in Baltimore & Annapolis

Generous paid leave that increases with years of service

Paid holidays

Health coverage with low out-of-pocket costs

Employee & employer contributory pension plan

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STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

Resumes are not accepted and are notconsidered in the selection process.

Online applications are highlyrecommended. However if you are unable to apply onlinethe paperapplication and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to:Maryland Department of the Environment OHR - Recruitment and Examination Division 1800 Washington Blvd BaltimoreMD 21230. Paper application materials must be received in our officebytheclosing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will beaccepted.

For questions regarding thisrecruitment please contact Olivia Sterrett at or email .If you have difficultiessubmitting your onlineapplication please contact the Department ofBudget and Management Recruitment and Examination Division at

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People with disabilities and bilingualcandidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employerMaryland is committed to recruitment retaining and promoting employees who arereflective of the States diversity.