Hr Administrator Iv

As a State agency, Maryland Office of the Public Defender (MOPD) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. MOPD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, physical or mental disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or genetic information.

All applicants must be able to communicate with clients and visitors and possess the ability to complete tasks in a fast-paced work environment. Applicants must be able to work in various positions, and travel to various courtrooms and office environments throughout the state. MOPD is further committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs and activities by modifying or adjusting the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee be considered for the position they desire;

to perform the essential functions of the position in question; or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship. Applicants must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment. Applicants must have access to a motor vehicle or be able to navigate public transportation.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Tawanda Jackson, Human Resources Supervisor,  tawandal.jackson

The Office of the Public Defender is currently seeking applicants for an Assistant HR Director / Deputy HR Director position at our Central Human Resources Division, located in Baltimore City, Maryland. The primary responsibility for this role is to serve as a Generalist Managerial administrator who assists the HR Director in managing daily, multi-functional agency HR operations and serves as the lead technical expert for the agency's Classification and Compensation program.

We are looking for candidates who possess excellent organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills in high-level human resources management.

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6 St. Paul Street, Baltimore, MD 21202

A Human Resources (HR) Administrator IV 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 position oversees daily, multi-functional HR operations and exercises delegated operational authority on behalf of the HR Director/CHRO during their absence. The incumbent will serve as the agency's working lead and technical expert for Classification and Compensation.

• Serve as the primary operational assistant to the HR Director in the managerial administration of overall agency HR programs.
• Directly supervise the HR Recruitment Manager and subordinate classification/generalist staff.
• Extend all job offers for Core Staff statewide, determining start dates and salary placements in compliance with SPMS and COMAR Title 17.
• Function as the agency's working lead and technical expert for Classification and Compensation.
• Review, approve, and process Acting Pay requests across the agency.
• Evaluate benchmark reclassification requests, non-competitive promotions, vacancy downgrades, and pay plan amendments.
• Execute specialized, high-priority projects assigned directly by the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), including drafting proposed HR policy revisions and executive reports.
• Interpret and apply HR laws, COMAR Title 17 regulations, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, and SPMS guidelines across employee relations, recruitment, and generalist functions.
• Assume full operational authority to act on behalf of the HR Director or CHRO during their absence, following required consultation protocols.
• Represent management in administrative step conferences, settlement discussions, or legislative/court proceedings regarding personnel matters.

Education:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience:

Four (4) years of professional human resources generalist or specialist experience involving…