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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Human Resources Analyst III - Deputy Chief of ELR

Towson, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $82K/yr

4+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Human Resources Analyst III to join the Office of Human Resources in Baltimore County. This role oversees advanced professional employee and labor relations activities and provides consultative support to government departments, while also serving as the Deputy Chief of ELR.

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Responsibilities

Oversees and reviews the work of ELR Specialists engaged in ELR activities, including FMLA, ADA, EAP, and employee-related investigations

Assists in the preparation and presentation of reports, including drafting correspondence, summaries, and analytical reports for review by the Chief of ELR and other leadership as appropriate

Conducts research and prepares analyses and recommendations to support policy development, interpretation, and implementation for the Chief of ELR

Assists in establishing, administering and refining procedures to implement policies, regulatory requirements and best practices

Provides onboarding, training, coaching and ongoing guidance to ELR Specialists and other assigned staff, staff to ensure consistency, compliance, and quality of work. Recommends appropriate personnel actions including disciplinary actions, promotions, demotions, and terminations in accordance with County policy and applicable laws

Represents the Employee Labor & Relations Division at meetings, conferences, hearings, and on interdepartmental or external committees, as assigned

Serves as an ADA/RWA Coordinator designee for Baltimore County agencies and employees, including documenting interactive processes, evaluating the effectiveness of accommodations, and compiling reports and data related to compliance, trends, and program effectiveness. Investigates employee relations and fair practices complaints gathers and analyzes relevant information, and prepares written investigative reports. Drafts investigative findings and recommendations for review and consideration by the Chief of ELR

Provides complete and accurate guidance and information to employees, supervisors, and managers on a wide range of human resources policies, procedures, memoranda of understanding and practices

Serves as a FMLA Specialist and provides guidance, and complex case management for the administration of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), including eligibility determinations, designation of qualifying leave, medical certification review, and tracking of intermittent and reduced-schedule leave. May be called upon to testify at grievance hearings, administrative hearings, and legal proceedings

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

HR CertificationHuman Resources AdministrationFMLA KnowledgeADA KnowledgeLabor Relations KnowledgeSupervisory ExperiencePolicy DevelopmentAnalytical SkillsEffective CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Required

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, or psychology

four years' professional experience in human resources administration

Must hold and maintain a current HR Certification through HR professional organizations, including but not limited to, Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM), Human Capital Institute (HCI) and The Public Sector HR Association (PSHRA)

If a strong candidate (as determined by the Department Head and Director of Human Resources) does not have a current HR certification, but does possess a Human Resources degree, they may still be considered with the understanding that an HR certification must be obtained within 6 months

Supervisory experience

Thorough knowledge and understanding of FMLA and ADA regulations, guidelines, and standards as applicable

Thorough knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and related Federal and State privacy laws and regulations

Knowledge of labor relations

Knowledge of Federal and State equal employment opportunity laws, guidelines, requirements, and practices

Skill in planning, coordinating, and overseeing the work of others engaged in professional human resources administration or supportive functions

Skill in performing professional human resources administration functions

Ability to understand and interpret applicable County human resources laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding

Ability to plan, assign, and review the work of others engaged in professional human resources administration or supportive functions

Ability to develop and implement studies and analyses of complex personnel issues

Ability to analyze a variety of information and to recommend appropriate actions

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others