HR OFFICER II

Introduction

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS) administers benefits for over 397,000 members, including active employees, retirees, and vested participants across 12 retirement systems—supporting the financial security of Maryland’s public servants. Located in Baltimore’s Central Business District, MSRPS offers a purpose-driven workplace with modern amenities, including panoramic city and harbor views, renovated common areas, upgraded elevators, and an on‑site cafeteria.

Employees enjoy comprehensive state benefits including medical, dental, prescription coverage, generous paid leave, participation in the state pension system, and supplemental retirement savings options (401(k), 457(b), and more). Additional perks include an on‑site fitness center with showers and lockers, 24/7 building security, and easy access to restaurants, shops, public transit, and major highways. If you’re seeking a career with impact, stability, and a supportive environment, explore opportunities with MSRPS.

16. State salary guidelines apply.

120 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202.

The Human Resources Officer II serves as an advanced-level HR Generalist within the State Retirement and Pension System’s Human Resources Services Unit. This position supports the agency’s mission by providing professional, technical, consultative, and administrative human resources services to ensure SRPS can recruit, hire, classify, compensate, support, and retain a qualified workforce in compliance with the State Personnel Management System, State Personnel and Pensions Article, COMAR Title 17, Department of Budget and Management policies and procedures, SRPS policies, and applicable federal and State employment laws.

Recruitment and Employment Services: Independently coordinates recruitment and employment services for assigned SRPS vacancies and hiring actions. Provides advanced technical guidance regarding state recruitment procedures, eligibility requirements, hiring options, recruitment timelines, and selection documentation.

Classification and Compensation: Performs professional classification and compensation work for assigned SRPS positions and personnel actions. Provides guidance regarding classification standards, salary guidelines, position description requirements, compensation actions, and related HR processes.

Leave and Benefits Administration Support: Serves as the back‑up point of contact to the primary Leave and Benefits Administration POC. Provides technical and administrative support to ensure continuity of benefits, leave, and employee services operations.

Employment Services, HR Transactions, and HR Administration: Provides HR generalist support and employment services to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant HR operations.

Limited Employee Relations Support: Provides limited support to HR leadership in employee relations matters. This position does not serve as the primary employee relations officer but assists with documentation, research, policy interpretation, and process support as directed.

Back‑Up Timekeeping Support: Serves as a back‑up timekeeper to support agency payroll and timekeeping continuity.

Other HR Duties and Special Projects: Performs other HR duties and special projects as assigned.

Experience:

Six years and six months of experience, two years and six months of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, test development 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, employee relations, test development and validation or as a generalist.

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