Director Employee Relations at State of Maryland

About the Department

The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is one of Maryland's largest agencies, employing nearly 12,000 people with a budget exceeding $1 billion. Our mission is to promote safety while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that help offenders reintegrate into society upon release.

About the Role

This Management Service position serves as a strategic advisor and consultant to Appointing Authorities, Executive Leadership, and employees. You will play a pivotal role in administering the Department's employee relations program, acting as a subject matter expert on complex employment laws and regulations. The role involves resolving disputes, managing disciplinary cases including terminations, and ensuring compliance with the Correctional Officer's Bill of Rights, collective bargaining agreements, and federal and state statutes.

As a key stakeholder, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure consistency in policy application and disciplinary actions. Your day-to-day responsibilities include interpreting personnel policies, advising management on labor agreements, developing HR policies, and conducting investigative inquiries. You will also represent the Department in administrative and judicial proceedings, coordinate settlement conferences, and provide technical assistance and training to management advocates.

Hiring Process

Successful candidates will be placed on an eligible employment list for at least one year. The selection process involves a rating of your education, training, and experience. It is critical that you provide complete and accurate information on your application, including all relevant experience and education, by the closing date. Resumes alone are not accepted in lieu of a formal application.

Online applications are highly recommended. If you encounter difficulties submitting online, paper applications and required documents may be emailed to Kimberly.Banks@Maryland.gov. For technical support, contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850.

Our Culture and Commitment

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. As an equal opportunity employer, the State of Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining, and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Planifyr

Key Responsibilities

check_circleInterpret and apply agency personnel management policies and employment laws
check_circleConduct investigative inquiries, interviews, and prepare case findings
check_circleResolve employee disputes and disciplinary cases including terminations
check_circleAdvise management on labor agreements and ensure policy consistency with union contracts
check_circleCollaborate with stakeholders to ensure consistency in policy application and disciplinary actions
check_circleCoordinate settlement conferences and litigate cases in administrative or judicial proceedings
check_circleDevelop, review, and update human resource policies in compliance with legal requirements
check_circlePlan, organize, and direct a team of professional staff administering employee relations programs

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology or related field
verifiedFive years of experience in Human Resources
verifiedFour years of professional HR experience in Employee Relations
verifiedAdmission to practice law before a State or Federal court (preferred)
verifiedCurrent certification in mediation, arbitration, or alternate dispute resolution (preferred)
verifiedPHR/SHRM Certification (preferred)

Nice to Have

Admission to practice law before a State or Federal court. Current certification in mediation, arbitration, and/or alternate dispute resolution. PHR/SHRM Certification. Vast knowledge of employment laws, including but not limited to State Personnel and Pensions Titles 10, 12 and 17; Family and Medical Leave Act; Federal and State EEOC regulations; Americans with Disabilities Act; Injured Worker Insurance Fund; collective bargaining agreements, such as AFSCME MOU, and agency personnel management directives.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleHealth, dental, and vision insurance plans offered at a low costcheck_circleSix (6) personal leave days annually for new employeescheck_circleTen (10) days of accumulated annual leave per yearcheck_circleFifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per yearUp to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon birth or adoption

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Human Resources, Employee Relations, Mediation, Arbitration, Alternate Dispute Resolution, PHR, SHRM Certification.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field required.

Frequently asked questions about Director Employee Relations & Administrative Prosecutions at State of Maryland

What does a Director Employee Relations & Administrative Prosecutions at State of Maryland do?expand_more

Day-to-day, the Director Employee Relations & Administrative Prosecutions at State of Maryland will interpret and apply agency personnel management policies and employment laws; conduct investigative inquiries, interviews, and prepare case findings; resolve employee disputes and disciplinary cases including terminations; and advise management on labor agreements and ensure policy consistency with union contracts.

What are the requirements for this Director Employee Relations & Administrative Prosecutions role?expand_more

State of Maryland is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Administration, Industrial Organizational Psychology or related field; Five years of experience in Human Resources; Four years of professional HR experience in Employee Relations; Admission to practice law before a State or Federal court (preferred); Current certification in mediation, arbitration, or alternate dispute resolution (preferred); and PHR/SHRM Certification (preferred).

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Director Employee Relations & Administrative Prosecutions at State of Maryland is based in Planifyr. This is a on-site role.

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State of Maryland has listed this Director Employee Relations & Administrative Prosecutions role as on-site.

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Director Employee Relations & Administrative Prosecutions at State of Maryland typically requires 5+ years of relevant experience at the executive level.

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Key skills for Director Employee Relations & Administrative Prosecutions at State of Maryland include Human Resources; Employee Relations; Mediation; Arbitration; Alternate Dispute Resolution; PHR; and SHRM Certification.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field required.

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Director Employee Relations & Administrative Prosecutions at State of Maryland is part of the hr & recruitment job category on Recrutus.

Director Employee Relations & Administrative Prosecutions