HR Director III (MSP Human Resources Director

Grade

24

• Maryland State Police
• Human Resources Division
• 1201 Reisterstown Road
• Pikesville, MD 21208

The Director of the Human Resources Division for the Department of State Police serves as the primary "Appointing Authority" and is responsible for administering all human resources functions across multiple agencies, overseeing more than 2,500 sworn, civilian, and contractual positions, including personnel for the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Vehicle Theft Prevention Council, and the Volunteers in Police Support (VIPS) program.

The position's extensive responsibilities cover the full spectrum of HR management, including sworn and civilian employment processes, classification, compensation, salary administration, discipline, grievance matters, collective bargaining, and employer/employee relations. The Director also manages employee welfare programs, including performance evaluations, health benefits and medical services administration, retirement issues, workers' compensation, risk management, and training coordination, ensuring compliance with key legislation such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Furthermore, this role oversees information technology processes within the Division and serves as the Department's official custodian of records.

This position is also responsible for proactive and strategic management of the Department's human capital needs, ensuring that the Department has the workforce it needs to meet its mission and maintain operational readiness over time. This includes leading long‑term human capital strategic planning as well as using robust data analysis to inform the full range of HR functions, from developing recruitment strategies to succession planning to decisions on how to ensure resource allocation aligns with organizational goals.

Division Leadership and Management

In the area of Division Leadership and Management, the Director is responsible for directing all functions of the Human Resources Division, including planning, developing, and implementing the organizational and structural needs of the Division. This includes establishing appropriate work practices and priorities, and evaluating the performance of HR Division personnel.

Recruitment and Personnel Administration

Regarding Recruitment and Personnel Administration, the role involves administering all elements of recruitment and selection for sworn, civilian, and contractual positions. Responsibilities include overseeing Employment Services, Personnel Administration, position/PIN management, new employee orientation, classification, compensation, salary administration, and collective bargaining.

Compliance and Advisory Duties

For Compliance and Advisory duties, the director analyzes and interprets legislation, court decisions, and settlement agreements to provide professional guidance to command staff and supervisory personnel. They advise on complex matters including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, employment law, progressive discipline, workers' compensation, risk management, and highly sensitive personnel issues, while ensuring legal sufficiency and EEO compliance on personnel transactions. The Director must also work to develop and enforce policies that comply with state personnel and management regulations.

Employee Programs and Welfare

Within Employee Programs and Welfare, the Director oversees Medical Services administration, the Performance Evaluation Process, and all retirement processes. They provide Management oversight for military issues, timekeeping, lost time coordination, and administrative or accident leave processes, including the Leave Bank.

Risk Mitigation and Specialized Programs

In terms of Risk Mitigation and Specialized Programs, the position provides management oversight for the random drug testing program for sworn and select civilian classifications. The Director also evaluates the Crisis Intervention Program and psychological services contracts, and manages the Department's Volunteer in Police Support, Chaplain, and Internship programs.

Government and Legislative Liaison

As a Government and Legislative Liaison, the Director interacts with the Department of Budget and Management, the Governor's Office, and federal or State personnel regarding human resources issues.

Records and Communications

For Records and Communications, the Director serves as the Department's custodian of records. They review, edit, and finalize all Human Resources Division correspondence on behalf of senior command staff, the Superintendent, and the Governor's Office to ensure uniformity and professional presentation.

Workforce Analysis and Strategic Forecasting

Conducts comprehensive analysis of workforce data, including staff levels, vacancy trends, turnover rates, and demographic metrics to identify current projected personnel needs.

Departmental Human Capital Planning and Reform of HR Systems and Policy

Leads long-term strategic planning…