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HR Administrator III

State Of Maryland

Job Location:

Baltimore, MD - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 87253 - 137603

Posted: 10 October 2026 (15 days ago)

Application Deadline: 7 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

As a State agency the Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is anaffirmative action and equal opportunity employer. MOPD is committed to thefull inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to race colorreligion sex physical or mental disability age sexual orientation genderidentity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

All applicants must be able tocommunicate with clients and visitors and possess the ability to complete tasksin a fast-paced work environment. Applicants must be able to work in variouspositions and travel to various courtrooms and office environments throughoutthe state. MOPD is further committed to providing equal opportunity andreasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment itsservices programs and activities by modifying or adjusting the job applicationprocess or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to theknown applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee be consideredfor the position they desire; to perform the essential functions of theposition in question; or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employmentas are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilitiesunless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship. Applicants must be able tooperate a computer and other office equipment. Applicants must have access to amotor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation. If a reasonableaccommodation is needed please contact Tawanda Jackson Human ResourcesSupervisor

The Office of the PublicDefender is currently seeking applicants for an Associate Director of Retentionand Recruitment position at our Central Human Resources Division located inBaltimore City Maryland. The primary responsibility for this role is todesign implement and evaluate comprehensive data-driven agency-wideretention and attorney recruitment strategies. We are looking for an innovativeleader who can build strategic talent pipelines mitigate workforce attritionand position OPD as an employer of choice to fulfill its constitutional mandateof client-centered legal defense.

GRADE

STD0020

LOCATION OF POSITION

6 St. Paul Street Suite 1304 Baltimore MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

A Human Resources (HR) Administrator III is a managerial-level professional who works in the administration of HR programs in the State Personnel Management System (SPMS). Professional HR work is characterized by the use of knowledge discretion and independent judgment in the interpretation and application of HR laws regulations policies and guidelines to address a variety of administrative activities problems issues and projects. This specialized leadership role operates with broad autonomy under overarching agency objectives to develop and lead full-cycle talent acquisition workflows execute data-driven retention interventions and act as a strategic advisor to executive leadership regarding organizational climate EEO/DEI compliance and workforce planning.

POSITION DUTIES

Develop implementand continuously evaluate a data-driven agency-wide employee retentionstrategy across all OPD divisions.

Lead full-cycle talentacquisition workflows (recruitment screening interviewing and onboarding)for attorneys law student interns externs and legal fellows.

Design and administersystematic stay and exit interviews focus groups and organizational climateassessments.

Build and maintainactive recruitment channels and strategic pipelines with law schools barassociations clerkship programs and public interest affinity groups.

Monitor track andpresent executive reports on workforce metrics including turnovertime-to-fill and DEI data.

Administer Rule 19-218requests for out-of-state barred attorneys.

Partner with theDirector of Training to align onboarding mentorship leadership developmentand continuing professional education with agency retention milestones.

Develop and coordinateagency-wide employee recognition wellness resilience and morale initiatives.

Act as a strategicadvisor to the Public Defender Deputy Public Defenders and District PublicDefenders regarding workforce engagement structural interventions to reduceburnout and emerging workforce trends.

Represent OPD atcareer fairs conferences and networking events (occasional evening/weekendwork required).

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college oruniversity.

Experience: Four (4) years of professional human resources generalistor specialist experience involving recruitment and employment employeerelations workforce planning policy formulation or HR program evaluation.

Notes:

1. Additional professional HRmanagement experience or paraprofessional personnel work experience may besubstituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the requirededucation.

2. Graduate credit hours (30credits) in HR management Business Administration Public AdministrationOrganizational Psychology or related fields may substitute for up to two (2)years of the required experience.

3. U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as acommissioned officer in HR management classifications may substitute on ayear-for-year basis.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

Proven experiencedesigning implementing and evaluating full-cycle recruitment strategies andtalent pipeline programs.

Extensive experiencein employee retention including conducting stay/exit interviews deployingorganizational climate surveys and analyzing workforce metrics.

Demonstrated successestablishing strategic partnerships with law schools bar associations orprofessional affinity groups to recruit highly qualified legal professionals.

Experience developingand overseeing corporate wellness employee recognition or structuredprofessional mentorship programs.

Familiarity withdiversity equity and inclusion (DEI) best practices in talent acquisition andworkforce planning.

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

Employees in thisclassification are required to obtain certification in State PersonnelManagement System (SPMS) policies and procedures and in the functionality ofthe Statewide Personnel System (SPS) within six (6) months from the time ofappointment with recertification required every six (6) months thereafter.

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

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information onyour application to show that you meet the qualifications for this information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closingdate. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successfulcandidates will be ranked as Best Qualified Better Qualified or Qualified andplaced on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your educationtraining and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may berequired to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating may be based onyour application. Therefore it is important that you provide complete andaccurate information on your application. Report all experience and educationthat is related to this position.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online Applications and Resumes fax all paper applications resumes and questionnaires to .

Inquiries regardingapplications and submitting paper applications can be directed to: Office ofthe Public Defender Human Resources Division 6 Saint Paul Street Suite 1304Baltimore MD 21202; or by calling Janynee Bailey-Covington toll-free: ; TTY users call Maryland Relay Service. Please be sure to include your name identification number (EasyID#) and job announcement number on anydocumentation to ensure timely processing.

Please be sure to include your name identification number(Easy ID#) and job announcement number on anydocumentation to ensure timely processing. A paper copy of the MD Stateapplication form and questionnaire can be downloaded from the state personnelwebsite. As an equal opportunity employer Maryland is committed to recruitingretaining and promoting employees who arereflective of the States diversity. We thank our Veterans for their service toour country and encourage them to apply. People with disabilities and bilingualcandidates are encouraged to apply.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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