Manager of Operational Support Units

Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Servic

$80K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Seven years of professional HR experience in Public Sector or Unionized environments
  • Two years of supervisory or managerial experience in HR functions
  • Experience managing high-volume HR operations
  • Ability to evaluate workflow efficiencies and implement internal controls

Responsibilities

  • Provide managerial oversight to six regional operational support units
  • Manage HR services, providing guidance to management and employees
  • Coordinate the review of Workday transactions and reports
  • Prepare monthly statistical reports on operational productivity
  • Conduct semi-annual performance reviews and address performance issues
  • Serve as a departmental liaison with DBM for policy interpretation
  • Manage the departmental onboarding process and annual contractual renewals

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance at low cost
  • Six personal leave days annually
  • Ten days of annual leave per year
  • Fifteen days of accumulated sick leave annually
  • Up to sixty days of paid parental leave upon birth or adoption
  • At least twelve holidays per year
  • Pension credit towards retirement
Full Job Description
GRADE

20

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, MD 21215

This position will require moderate in-state travel to include in person visits at the 6 HRSD Operational Support Units.

POSITION DUTIES

This is a Management Service position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

The position provides managerial oversight to six regional operational support units andprovides leadership for Department's agency-wide program initiatives. The position manages all HR services within the state, providing guidance and direction to management, supervisors and employees. Additional responsibilities include:

Management of Operational Support Unit
  • Coordinates review of all Workday Transactions utilizing reports and daily review of inbox and notifications.
  • Provides monthly statistical reports on operational productivity.
  • Utilizes HR metrics and analyzes data and develops strategy to improve personnel practices.
  • Conducts semi-annual performance reviews. Addresses and corrects performance and behavioral issues and applies disciplinary action as appropriates.


Policy Administration and Guidance
Applies, interprets and counsels management regarding Maryland Statutes, Personnel Policies, Procedures, Rules and Regulations including but not limited to the following:

  • State Personnel and Pensions
  • COMAR Titles 10, 12 and 17
  • Maryland Department of Budget and Management (DBM) policies
  • Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
  • Reasonable Accommodations Policy and Procedure
  • Classification and Compensation (NCP, Acting Capacity, Reclassification, Salary Exception)
  • Injured Worker Insurance Fund (IWIF)/Workers Compensation Accident Leave and Temporary Total Disability (TTD)
  • Employee Relations Disciplinary Actions/Grievances
  • Union MOU
  • Agency and Institutional Directives


Departmental Programs and Initiatives
  • Serves as a departmental liaison with DBM for guidance on policy interpretation and implementation.
  • Coordinates Departmental bi-annual Performance Evaluation Program to ensure compliance.
  • Manages Departmental Onboarding process including in-person and remote orientation sessions.
  • Manages departmental centralized email accounts and facilitates dissemination and completion of work product
  • Manages the annual contractual renewal process ensuring timely completion and within budgetary guidelines.


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: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Experience: Seven (7) years of progressively responsible professional HR experience (in Public Sector, Unionized, or 24/7 operational environment). Two (2) years must have included supervisory or managerial responsibility over HR staff in operational or service delivery functions within a large, complex organization.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

1. Experience managing high-volume HR operations efficiently while ensuring compliance, fiscal responsibility, and service delivery standards.

2. Experience evaluating workflow efficiencies, implementing internal controls, and balancing operational demands within established budget and staffing constraints.

SELECTION PROCESS

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. 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

As an employee of the State of Maryland, you will have access to outstanding benefits, including: health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost.

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  • Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
  • Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
  • Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
  • Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
  • Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
  • Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension


FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be emailed to [email protected]. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment.

If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the requested information to [email protected] referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. Only additional materials that are requested will be accepted for this recruitment.
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, HRSD-Recruitment Division at 410-585-3999.

Kimberly Banks

[email protected]

If you are having difficulties with submitting your online application, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at [email protected] or 410-767-4850.

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