Human Resources Analyst III - Deputy Chief of ELR

Human Resources Analyst III - Deputy Chief of ELR

Pay Schedule XII, Grade 2M

A vacancy exists in the Office of Human Resources, Division of Employee & Labor Relations.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

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Failure to complete all fields of the “Work Experience” section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under general supervision, reporting to the Chief of Employee & Labor Relations (ELR), the HR Analyst III oversees and performs advanced professional ELR activities and provides consultative support to Baltimore County Government departments. This role serves as the Deputy Chief, supporting division-wide processes related to employee & labor relations, ADA/RWA, EAP, FMLA, FSSL, and related training initiatives.

• Oversees and reviews the work of ELR Specialists engaged in ELR activities, including FMLA, ADA, EAP, and employee-related investigations.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of reports, including drafting correspondence, summaries, and analytical reports for review by the Chief of ELR and other leadership as appropriate.
• Conducts research and prepares analyses and recommendations to support policy development, interpretation, and implementation for the Chief of ELR.
• Assists in establishing, administering and refining procedures to implement policies, regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Provides onboarding, training, coaching and ongoing guidance to ELR Specialists and other assigned staff, staff to ensure consistency, compliance, and quality of work. Recommends appropriate personnel actions including disciplinary actions, promotions, demotions, and terminations in accordance with County policy and applicable laws.
• Represents the Employee Labor & Relations Division at meetings, conferences, hearings, and on interdepartmental or external committees, as assigned.
• Serves as an ADA/RWA Coordinator designee for Baltimore County agencies and employees, including documenting interactive processes, evaluating the effectiveness of accommodations, and compiling reports and data related to compliance, trends, and program effectiveness. Investigates employee relations and fair practices complaints gathers and analyzes relevant information, and prepares written investigative reports. Drafts investigative findings and recommendations for review and consideration by the Chief of ELR.
• Provides complete and accurate guidance and information to employees, supervisors, and managers on a wide range of human resources policies, procedures, memoranda of understanding and practices.
• Serves as a FMLA Specialist and provides guidance, and complex case management for the administration of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), including eligibility determinations, designation of qualifying leave, medical certification review, and tracking of intermittent and reduced-schedule leave. May be called upon to testify at grievance hearings, administrative hearings, and legal proceedings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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The duties and responsibilities listed above are to determine a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the…