CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER (PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR III)

Introduction

If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with nearly 12,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union.

GRADE

25

LOCATION OF POSITION

Baltimore City

6776 Reisterstown Road

Baltimore, Maryland 21215

POSITION DUTIES

The Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) provides executive leadership and strategic direction for all human capital functions within the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Serving as the Department’s senior advisor on workforce strategy, the CHRO develops and implements policies and initiatives that advance operational excellence, employee engagement, and equity across the organization. This position represents the Department on interagency workgroups, labor negotiations, and testifying before the State Legislature on agency initiatives and matters impacting HR policy.

Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Reviews and creates long range plans, goals and objectives, and provides input into the coordination of human resources with the administrative and operation functions of the Department.
• Establishes policies, procedures, priorities and deadlines governing all human resources areas of responsibilities.
• Establishes standards for the attainment of goals and ensures all human resources operations and programs are effectively coordinated with a customer‑focused mindset.
• Demonstrates strong leadership in strategic planning, culture transformation, and employee engagement while effectively managing people and systems.
• Evaluates programs and procedures against organizational goals and resources, taking corrective action or making informed recommendations to ensure alignment with the Division’s mission and objectives.
• Reviews adverse personnel actions to ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Operational Oversight and Compliance

Workforce Engagement and Development

Fiscal and Resource Stewardship

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business Management or Administration, Public Administration, or other related field.

Experience : Ten (10) years of progressive professional HR experience which must be at the managerial level; including 5 years of experience in a senior level role of a public sector entity managing multiple units within a HR office or organization and coordinating the general operations to include; applying personnel rules and regulations, developing recruitment and retention strategies and supporting promotional processes.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

Online applications are highly recommended. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may be submitted to : Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division, 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 21201. Paper application materials must be received in our office by the closing date for the recruitment. No postmarks will be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the DBM Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or 410-767-4850, MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country.

People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruitment, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.

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