Assistant Human Resources Manager (15233, Grade 26)

Assistant Human Resources Manager

The Prince George's County Planning Department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission is seeking an Assistant Human Resources Manager to join our planning team. This position functions as a non-supervisory team leader and alter ego to the Department Human Resources Manager, supporting the strategic and operational delivery of human resources services across the Planning Department. The Department has approximately 235 employees.

As a key contributor to the Department's human resources work program, this position provides strategic and tactical support to the Department Human Resources Manager and collaborates with senior and executive management teams on a wide range of HR matters. The Assistant HR Manager offers guidance and consultation on complex or sensitive personnel issues, supports the allocation of workforce resources, analyzes various facets of the work program, and assists in the development and execution of HR strategies and plans. The position plays an integral role in advancing a comprehensive employee development and training program, while promoting innovation, automation, and compliance across HR operations. Though non-supervisory, the role functions as a team lead and is expected to demonstrate critical thinking, initiative, and a high level of professionalism in all aspects of HR service delivery.

The Prince George's County Planning Department provides land use planning for the physical development of Prince George's County, Maryland. As the second most populous county in Maryland, Prince George's has a population of approximately 900,000 residents with 15 Metro Rail Stations and is home to the University of Maryland at College Park, National Harbor, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and a world-class parks and recreation system. Prince George's County has 27 municipalities, from rural to urban communities, with a land area of approximately 500 square miles. If you are interested in working for the Prince George's County Planning Department, we invite qualified candidates to apply for our Department Assistant Human Resources Manager position.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

The ideal candidate is a critical thinker and trusted collaborator who thrives in a team-oriented environment. You are someone who can lead with influence, communicate with clarity, and support the HR Manager in executing a high-impact work program. You bring a strong customer service mindset, a passion for continuous improvement, and a commitment to compliance and equity. You also bring :

• Experience supporting organizational change and workforce development.
• Experience in developing and implementing employee development programs.
• Familiarity with investigating, documenting, and analyzing employee relations matters.
• Working knowledge of FMLA, ADA, and other employment regulations.
• Passion for creating and maintaining a safe, inclusive, and diverse workforce.
• Strong customer service orientation and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build consensus across diverse teams.
• Ability to cope effectively with change and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to apply innovative thinking and automated solutions to HR processes and challenges.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Class Specification : Administrative Specialist III

Working Conditions : Works in an office setting; may work outdoors briefly on an incidental basis. Work is primarily sedentary and requires very light to light physical effort. May be subject to various job demands such as high volume of work and tight deadlines.

Please note : Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume along with their application.

Why Prince George's Planning?

The M-NCPPC offers a competitive salary range of $68,912-$122,285 annually (salary is commensurate with education and experience) with excellent benefits including generous leave, extensive health coverage, deferred compensation plan, and employee pension plan.

The Prince George's County Planning Department is conveniently located in Largo, Maryland near Metro and I-495.

May be subject to medical, drug and alcohol testing.

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.

Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of application at 301-454-1411 (Maryland Relay 7-1-1). M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.