Human Resources Analyst I

Salary: $22.99 - $32.38 Hourly
Location : Towson, MD
Job Type: NON-MERIT
Job Number: NM.-25
Department: HHS/FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 03/10/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.
Regular Schedule: 34 hours per week. Plus, County benefits.

A Non-Merit vacancy exists in the Department of Health and Human Services, Finance and Administration for a Human Resources Analyst I.
Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

Definition of Responsibility
The HR Analyst I plays a key role in the Human Resources department working in a Generalist capacity. Responsibility will be in the areas of recruitment, employee relations, HR data tracking and documentation, time, attendance and payroll tracking.

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

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class 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 reclassificationas separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: 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 must attach your transcript(s), professional license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

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

Job Purpose
Under close supervision, performs routine professional human resources administration work

Examples of Essential Job Duties

• Data Tracking - License, Certifications and Certificates: Perform routine data checks in HRIS system to maintain license and certification renewals in database, update employee information and expiration dates. Run ad hoc reports and send out employee/program reminders ensuring staff meet requirements of their certificated role. Track all information appropriately to utilize data for audits. Assist HR Deputy Chief with reviewing submitted training packages and documents to ensure requirements are appropriate for clinical staff CEUs. Track, produce and distribute CEU certificates accordingly once training is complete.

• Recruitment, Outreach and Metrics: Conduct vacancy, time-to-fill and offer acceptance rate tracking, attend career fairs, track attendees and applications, social media posting (employer branding), point of contact for applicant questions about HHS positions, participate on Recruitment and Retention committee. Initiate requisitions in NeoGov as needed for new positions and track approvals.

• Time, Attendance and Payroll: Conduct payroll processing for agency and coordinates other employees entering payroll information through biweekly notifications. Answers questions and interprets and explains rules about leave markings to employees and managers and ensures agency staff are paid appropriately. Tracks and performs a variety of transactions including pay increases, leave of absences, annual increase and bonus request.

• File and Documentation Maintenance: Create, maintain and track new and current employee files. Complete employment verifications and assist with department document/form requests. Work with Employee Relations Manager with securing documents/information and following up with programs forcases as needed.

Examples of Other Duties
Completes special HR projects as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.

NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all position. They may not include all of the essential job functions of the position in the. This position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.
Qualifications

Required Education and Experience
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, or psychology.

Experience in human resources administration may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level)

• Basic knowledge of the principles of public personnel administration.
• Basic knowledge of statistical concepts and procedures used in human resources administration and research.
• Basic knowledge of adult learning theory and teaching techniques.
• Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze information for personnel related studies.
• Ability to understand and apply Baltimore County personnel law, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and memoranda of understanding.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance)

• Knowledge of County human resources law, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding pertaining to the performance of duties.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal and State laws, guidelines and requirements.
• Basic knowledge of the organization and functions of County agencies
• Skill in collecting, evaluating, and analyzing information related to human resources administration.
• Skill in group instruction and facilitation.
• Skill in applying all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, etc. to assigned duties.
• Ability to perform duties of increasing complexity, difficulty, or responsibility.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Abilities
Experience in personnel related job duties and responsibilities and/or processing.
Previous experience with HRIS i.e. Workday, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) i.e. NeoGov and/or Learning Management Systems (LMS ).
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and address potential security issues.
Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Willingness to learn and stay updated on county policies, procedures, COMAR, FLSA and, employment laws.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

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

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc.

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN: Human Resources Analyst I F&A
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You must attach your transcript(s), professional license(s) and/or certification(s) to your application. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between work sites.

Medical Examination and Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete a physical examination, drug screening and employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education certification and fingerprinting checks.
Employment Benefits for Full-Time, Merit or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time,merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

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