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Maryland Department of Transportation Lead Employer/Employee Relations Analyst (HR Administrator II) in Anne Arundel County, Maryland
Lead Employer/Employee Relations Analyst (HR Administrator II)
Salary
$64,828.00 - $108,780.00 Annually
Location
Anne Arundel County
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
0392-MVA-HREER-03/24
Department
Motor Vehicle Administration
Opening Date
05/17/2024
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
Benefits
Questions
Description
Lead Employer/Employee Relations Analyst (HR Administrator II)
Open Recruitment
*Previous applicants need not reapply
The Employee Employer Relations Lead (HR Administrator II) provides guidance on all policies and procedures such as Transporation Service Human Resources System (TSHRS), Executive Orders, Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR), Unemployment Insurance Law, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Annotate Code of Maryland and other applicable laws. Specifically, this position focuses on utilizing these policies in guiding Managers/Supervisors during the Progressive Discipline Process and representing MVA during settlement conference, grievances and the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH). Additionally, in this position requires consistent communication between employee's representation/shop stewards and or lawyers.
Responsibilities include the following:
Providing guidance on Employer/Employee Relations topics as pertaining to various bargaining units, including Labor contracts, grievances, and appeal hearing policies including TSHRS, Executive Order, COMAR, Unemployment Insurance, Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Annotated Code of Maryland and other applicable laws
Providing guidance on the disciplinary process as it pertains to Performance Evaluations, Probation, Progressive Discipline, Temporary/Contractual employees and termination matters
Representing the MVA in Negotiations, Grievance proceedings, Disciplinary Actions, and Unemployment Insurance Hearings to officially present, defend, and negotiate the Agency's position at Steps 1,2 and 3 in the Disciplinary and Grievance process. This includes traveling to the required locations as necessary any time throughout the business day
Attending Grievance hearings and labor management meetings to gain insight regarding employee disputed claims, process, limitations of labor contracts and how various settlement steps operate
Providing assistances and guidance to supervisors regarding various Employer and Employee Relations issues
Interfaces with Equal Employment Opportunity, Classification Unit, Recruitment and Selection Unit, Employee Services unit on matters that impact Employer and Employee Relations Unit
Preparing written responses for Unfair Labor Practices, Charges for Termination, Motions to Dismiss, Discovery Request, Weekly EER Reports
Preparing incoming employees during New Employee Orientation (NEO) about Substance Abuse Policy
Making recommendation regarding management policies and procedures as they relate to Employer and Employee Relations Unit
This position is a hybrid position and allows for combination of telework and in-office work. More details will be discussed during the interview process.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits Guide (https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152)
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Four (4) years of professional HR work in the areas of either job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, employee recruitment and selection, employment services and benefits, employer-employee relations, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation. **Two (2) years of representing management before administrative law judge in hearings at the Office of Administrative Hearings, or similar adjudicatory setting, that involve all types of grievance and disciplinary appeal cases, including terminations, on a regular and recurring basis.
**SELECTIVE QUALIFICATION recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skills, and abilities). No substitutions are allowed for a Selective Qualification.
Notes:
Thirty graduate semester credits from a college or university in the fields of HR administration, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests and measurements, or psychology may be substituted for one year of experience.
Paraprofessional HR experience or professional HR management work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four years of the required education.
For employer-employee relations positions applicants may substitute the possession of a Juris Doctor or equivalent degree from an accredited school of law for up to four years of the required experience.
Candidates may substitute equivalent U.S. Armed Forces military service experience on a year for year basis for up to four years of the required education.
Licenses & Certifications
Employees in this classification will be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
Additional Information
To Apply:
Submit a DTS-1 application online at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mdotmd . The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience. Dates (month and year) must be stated. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position you are applying for. If you have held more than one (1) position at the same employer, you must list each position that you held, the length of time that you held each position, and the corresponding duties. Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position. Applicants will not be contacted for additional information. Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted. Applications submitted online must be received by 11:59 PM if a closing date is noted. If you have general questions regarding employment opportunities with the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), please call 410-787-7719.
Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org ) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/ ).
The MVA is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
The MVA is an equal opportunity employer. The MVA does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing.
The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment. Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.
Relay Service: 1-800-201-7165 TTY: 1-800-492-4575 EEO/AA Employer
Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.
Issued: 03/01/2024
Reissued: 05/17/24
Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:
https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152
Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!
*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.
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The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete, and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.
I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.
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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.
I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
03
Are you a current Maryland State Government Employee?
Yes
No
04
If you answered yes, please provide the name of the Maryland State Government Agency you currently work for.
05
Applicants selected for a position must successfully complete an employment background investigation. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
Yes, I am willing to accept this condition of employment.
No, I am not willing to accept this condition of employment and therefore I understand I will not be considered for this position with Motor Vehicle Administration.
06
Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university? Note: The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.
Yes
No
07
Select the option that best describes your level of education and experience.
Master's degree in human resources administration, business or public administration, or psychology, plus two years' professional experience in human resources administration.
Bachelor's degree in human resources administration, business or public administration, or psychology, plus four years' professional experience in human resources administration.
Associate of Arts degree or 60 college credits towards a Bachelor's degree preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, or psychology; plus six years' professional experience in human resources administration.
High school diploma or an appropriate equivalent; plus eight years' professional experience in human resources administration.
I do not have any of the above combinations of education and experience.
08
Do you possess two (2) years of experience representing management before administrative law judge in hearings at the Office of Administrative Hearings, or similar adjudicatory setting, that involve all types of grievance and disciplinary appeal cases, including terminations, on a regular and recurring basis?
Yes
No
09
Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you do not have experience as described in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question
10
Select the HR Certifications that you possess. Check all that apply.
HR Certification Institute - Senior Professional in Human Resources
SHRM - SCP
IPMA - SCP
NPELRA - CLRP
Other
I do not possess any of the above Certifications.
11
If you chose "Other" in the previous question, list the HR Certification that you possess. If this question does not apply to you, enter N/A in the space below.
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Software Select the software and/or other systems with which you have specific education and/or experience. Check all that apply.
Microsoft Windows 2016
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Access
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Publisher
Office 365
Outlook
Other e-mail/calendar/schedule software
Other word processing, speadsheet, desktop publishing and/or presentation software applications
I have no experience in any of the above listed software applications.
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Select the option that best describes your experience with Windows 10 or newer version.
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Expert
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I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd log into your account and edit your profile.
I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.
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