BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE : Human Resources Analyst, Staffing

REPORTS TO : Human Resources Supervisor, Staffing

DEFINITION : Performs specialized work in the administration of staffing and related personnel actions such as hires, promotions, transfers, demotions, employee counseling, adverse actions, and terminations. Provides guidance and assistance in the recruiting, selecting, hiring and retaining of regular and temporary personnel. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES :

• Collaborates with principals, department heads, and/or hiring supervisors to recruit and hire a quality workforce while adhering to bargaining unit master agreements, Board Policies, federal/state laws, and school system procedures.
• Reviews applications and screens individual's qualifications in consideration of Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) employment. Facilitates screening interview panels which includes developing interview questions, establishing consistent guidelines for panel members, and ensuring a fair and equitable process is adhered to for candidate and vacancy.
• Computes, processes, and authorizes personnel related actions regarding regular and temporary personnel employees, following established guidelines for salary placement.
• Provides interpretation and guidance to employees, administrators, and department heads regarding master agreements, Board Policies, HR laws/regulations regarding personnel/HR related issues.
• Develops and presents recruitment sessions which include: creating materials and advertisements; scheduling dates, location and staff; delivery of presentation to candidates; and facilitating the interview and recommendation of candidates.
• Creates and maintains partnerships within the local community (i.e., workforce development/job centers, trade schools, BCPS stakeholders, etc.) to address critical shortage area and/or hard-to-fill positions.
• Works with administrators regarding staffing which involves reconciliation of organization worksheets provided by the Office of Position Management, determining vacancies and identifying potential surplus employees.
• Works with employees who are involuntarily excessed, voluntarily request a transfer, or are returning to work from an approved leave of absence about a suitable assignment. Collaborates with offices such as Staff Relations, EEO/Compliance, Risk Management, and Employee Benefits/Retirement/Leaves to facilitate assignment accommodations, respond to requests for information, EEO complaints, grievances, unemployment, and general HR related concerns or questions.
• Participates in the administration of the Substitute Employee Management System (SEMS) and/or utilization of the HR information and applicant tracking systems. Serves as a liaison with the Department of Information Technology and Business Management Information Systems to investigate and resolve HR system concerns. Assists applicants with applicant tracking system.
• Serves as a liaison to central offices regarding the staffing of programs to include coordination and monitoring of the application and on-boarding process.
• Develops and maintains databases and spreadsheets to track all related personnel data. Develops reports, statistics, and analysis as requested by HR Supervisor and/or HR leadership. Assists in preparing departmental correspondence, forms, and other related documents.
• Develops, organizes, and conducts new hire orientation sessions.
• Participates and assists in activities such as job fairs, recruitment events, and high school job training programs.
• Attends and actively participates in team meetings to assist in continuous improvement with delivery of service, communications, and strategic planning.
• Consults with the Office of Investigations and Records Management on pre-employment and post-employment reviews and investigations involving employees.
• Prepares written reports and recommendations on variety of personnel matters such as policies, procedures, and recruitment strategies.
• Serves on various workgroups and committees.
• Provides backup to HR Supervisor as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education and Training :

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.
• Three years of increasing responsible professional experience directly related to human resources administration.
• Experience in the development, preparation, and presentation of training programs is preferred.
• PHR/SPHR and/or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred.

Note: Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively perform the duties of the position may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Thorough knowledge of human resources laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration.
• Knowledge of modern office practices.
• Knowledge of personal computers and word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Skill in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
• Skill in communicating effectively.
• Skill in preparing and presenting reports and training.
• Skill in analyzing procedures and practices and developing improvements.
• Skill in speaking and presenting before groups in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to manage confidential information effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to exercise tact and discretion in dealing with employees.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS :
The work of this class is generally sedentary. Work involves travel to offices and schools throughout Baltimore County.

FLSA : Exempt

SALARY: Grade 05 on the BCPS OPE 12 Month payscale $66,314 - $102,522.

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $81.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 ( 443-809-8937 ). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9600 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 118, Baltimore, MD 21220 ( 443-809-4360 ).

Contact Information

Michael Hodge
Director of Staffing
(AFSCME, ESPBC, OPE & Non-Represented)
6901 Charles Street, E Building
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7874
Fax: 410-296-0568
Email: mhodge@bcps.org