Salary : $98,750.08 - $190,170.24 Annually
Location : Elkridge, MD
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 24-00639
Department: County Administration
Division: County Admin - Human Resources
Opening Date: 04/27/2024
POSITION SUMMARY/CLASS DESCRIPTION

Howard County Government
Howard County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) - the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking.

What are we looking for?
We're looking for an exceptional Employment and Recruitment Manager in the Howard County Office of Human Resources to join our team.
What you'll like most about working at Howard County:
We are committed to workplace excellence.
We take great pride in offering our workforce the best benefits and compensation packages in County Government, and we think you will too. This includes great medical, retirement, wellness programs.
Everyone at Howard County Government contributes to the development of programs, regardless of role. Your input will not only be heard; it will be encouraged.
As a member of our Human Resources team, you'll be driving our culture and what makes us an amazing place to work.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position functions as the deputy to the Human Resources Administrator and leads recruitment and employment activities for the County. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Recruitment & Employment Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will lead our recruitment efforts, working closely with various departments to attract, hire, and retain top talent. The Senior Recruitment & Employment Manager will play a key role in shaping our workforce strategy, driving recruitment initiatives, and ensuring a seamless and efficient hiring process.
The County consists of approximately 4,000 full and part-time positions, the position will lead the County's recruitment efforts and manage a team of professional recruitment and employment services staff. The position requires knowledge of human resources focused on talent acquisition and employment services as well as strong data analytics. The position will collaborate with Departments and Offices throughout the County to initiate and follow through with recruitment and employment service activities in compliance with County policies, regulations, and procedures.

CLASS DESCRIPTION
Performs senior administrative work, which may include supervision, under general supervision from an administrative or technical superior. Work includes directing and coordinating significant departmental administrative programs, preparing and monitoring complex budgets and performing management studies to effect efficiency and cost-effective operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Develops and implements strategic talent acquisition/recruitment plans to attract top talent across various departments and levels.
• Oversees the County's full recruitment lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Collaborates with department heads to understand hiring needs and develops tailored recruitment plans.
• Supervises staff who provide talent acquisition/recruitment and employment services County-wide, including but not limited to reviewing applications and resumes to determine if applicants meet the qualifications, preparing and maintaining eligibility lists, onboarding selected candidates.
• Manages the recruitment screening process including backgrounds reviews and fitness evaluations, conducting new-employee orientation, and other related talent acquisition/recruitment and employment service activities.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and trends to optimize processes and enhance efficiency.
• Drafts and presents various memos, reports, and related documents regarding recruitment activities, vacancy reports, workforce demographics, and other related talent acquisition/recruitment and employment service activities using data analytics.
• Utilizes innovative sourcing techniques to identify and engage qualified candidates, including talent acquisition strategy for succession planning as well as mission critical positions.
• Conducts interviews, assesses candidate qualifications, makes hiring recommendations, including salary offers to ensure hiring decisions reflect salary equity.
• Represent the company at industry events, job fairs, and networking opportunities to promote our employer brand.
• Implements initiatives for creative and innovative sourcing of future employees through job fairs, partnerships with learning and higher education institutions and community organizations.
• Builds and maintains strong relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TO APPLY: You must complete an employment application online to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes cannot be substituted for completion of the job application work history. No paper applications will be accepted.
Selected candidates may be subject to drug screening, background screening, and reference checks.
At time of application, please submit a copy of any college degree, coursework, licenses, or certifications that you have referenced on your application. Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. may need to provide proof of the equivalent U.S. education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service, such as the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (http://www.naces.org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.wes.org/).
Howard County Government is not sponsoring employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
Howard County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources directly at Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.
The following is a summary of the benefits available to Howard County employees who hold full-time benefit-eligible positions. Employees in positions covered by a bargaining agreement should consult their union contract for other specific benefits. Additional details are also available in the Employee Manual and in summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources or at
FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN: Under the County's flexible benefits plan called CountyFlex, employees may elect to enroll in medical insurance plans, dental insurance plans, optional life insurance, dependent life insurance, and healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts. Employee contributions to these benefits are made on a pre-tax basis. Information concerning enrollment options, plan rates and a benefits comparison chart are available in the Office of Human Resources.

GROUP TERM LIFE INSURANCE: Employees receive a group term life insurance benefit equal to 2 times their annual salary at no cost. Accidental death and dismemberment coverage is included. The County pays the entire cost for this benefit. Employees may purchase additional coverage under the CountyFlex benefits plan.
PAID LEAVE BENEFITS: Annual and Disability Leaves are accrued over 24 pay periods each year. Personal leave is credited on January 1st each year. Use of Annual, Disability and/or Personal Leave requires supervisory approval.
ANNUAL LEAVE: During the first 5 years of employment, employees accrue the equivalent of 13 days per year. From years 6 through 10, the accrual is the equivalent of 16 days per year. From years 11 through 20, the accrual is the equivalent of 19 days per year. From year 21 on, the accrual is the equivalent of 21 days per year. Annual leave may not be used during the first 6 months of employment. A maximum of 40 days may be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
DISABILITY LEAVE: Employees accrue the equivalent of 1 day per month (12 days per year). There is no maximum accrual. This leave may be used for the disabling illness/injury of the employee, spouse or minor child or for a serious medical condition approved under F.M.L.A. Absences of over 3 days must be substantiated by a physician's certificate.
PERSONAL LEAVE: Employees receive 6 personal leave days each calendar year to be taken during the calendar year. Employees hired after April 30th receive 4 days of personal leave that year; those hired after August 31st receive 2 days; and those hired after November 30th receive no personal leave for that year. Personal leave may not be carried over.
HOLIDAYS: Employees are paid for the following holidays:
New Year's Day; Martin Luther King Day; President's Day; Good Friday; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Friday after Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.
OTHER PAID LEAVE: Other paid leave will be granted for approved jury duty, military leave, bereavement leave and official leave. Unpaid leave will be granted in accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act.
RETIREMENT: Howard County sponsors a defined benefit plan for its employees. participation in the plan is mandatory. Employees are required to make contributions to the plan, which are taken on a pre-tax basis. Contribution rates are dependent upon the plan in which the employee participates (general plan, or police and fire plan). The County contributes an additional percentage sufficient to ensure that each plan is adequately funded. Complete details are available in the summary plan descriptions which are available in the Office of Human Resources.
Howard County Retirement Plan: Employees contribute 3% of salary to the plan. Sheriff Deputies hired after 7/1/2021 contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan. All eligible Corrections Employees must enroll in the Corrections Employees Enhanced Benefit and must contribute 8.5% of salary to the plan.
Howard County Police and Fire Employees' Retirement Plan: Sworn police officers and career firefighters must participate in this plan. Police employees contribute 11.6% of salary and Fire employees contribute 7.7% of salary to the plan.
SOCIAL SECURITY: Participation is mandatory. Employees contribute at the current established rate.
457(b) DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN: Employees are eligible to participate in an IRS 457(b) deferred compensation program. This plan allows employees to defer a portion of their income on a pre-tax basis. Contributions are invested at the employee's direction on a tax deferred basis.
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: Employees experiencing problems that affect their personal lives and job performance may take advantage of confidential assessment and referral services.
EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE: Employees may apply for reimbursement for tuition costs after completion of 6 months of employment. Prior course approval is required. The maximum annual reimbursement is $1500 contingent upon County funding.
LONG TERM DISABILITY BENEFITS: Employees who have completed 6 months of service are enrolled in the LTD plan. After 6 months of disability, plan may pay 60% of base monthly pay up to $2500 per month. The County pays the entire cost of this benefit.
DISABILITY LEAVE BANK: Employees have established a Disability Leave Bank to which employees may donate disability leave in order to be eligible to receive salary and benefit protection when they are absent due to a serious disabling illness or injury and have exhausted all accrued leave. Employees are eligible to join the Bank after having completed 1 year of employment. Administration of the Bank, including the review and approval of claims for grants of time, is handled in accordance with the Bank's Rules and Regulations which are available in the Office of Human Resources.
VOLUNTARY BENEFIT OPTIONS: Employees may elect to enroll in long term care insurance, critical illness insurance, short term disability income protection, universal life insurance, and discounted auto/homeowner's insurance programs.
CREDIT UNION: Employees may participate in the Tower Federal Credit Union through payroll deductions. Loans are also available to qualified applicants.
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Your application, which includes any supplemental questions, must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying. The submitted electronic document must outline accurate dates to include (month and year) for each work history entry. Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered. Please include all pertinent experience in your application to include, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other such work history that is applicable to the position for which you wish to be considered. Descriptions of duties that state "see resume" will negatively impact your candidacy as resumes cannot be substituted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will not be contacted for clarification or additional information.

• I have read and understand the language outlined above.

02

What are your salary requirements for this position?
03

Which best describes your level of education? (JD)

• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Juris Doctorate
• Other Doctorate

04

Do you possess a Bachelor's degree with major coursework in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess six (6) or more years of experience leading and managing a full recruitment life cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding activities?

• Yes
• No

06

If you possess six or more years of experience leading and managing a full recruitment life cycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding activities, then please state the employee count of the organizations where you performed this work. Include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
07

Do you have experience supervising staff who provide talent acquisition/recruitment and employment services enterprise-wide?

• Yes
• No

08

If you have experience supervising staff who provide talent acquisition/recruitment and employment services enterprise-wide, then please state the number of individuals you supervised and explain where you acquired this experience. Include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
09

Do you possess experience creating recruitment metrics reports, analyzing recruitment metrics and trends to optimize processes and enhance efficiency?

• Yes
• No

10

If you possess experience creating recruitment metrics reports, analyzing recruitment metrics and trends to optimize processes and enhance efficiency, then please explain where you acquired this experience. Include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
11

Do you have experience recruiting and staffing positions within a union?

• Yes
• No

12

If you have experience recruiting and staffing positions within a union, then please identify the unions, and explain where you acquired this experience. Include your employer, position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
13

Do have experience working with NEOGOV, Workday, or other applicant tracking systems?

• Yes
• No

14

If you possess experience working with NEOGOV, Workday, or other applicant tracking systems then please identify these systems and whether you are an expert, proficient, or a beginner. Include the employer(s) where you used these system(s), position title, dates of employment, and position responsibilities. Be advised that "See Resume" is not an adequate response.
15

Do you possess any Human Resources professional certification(s) from SHRM, HRCI, or other professional organizations (i.e., PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, etc.) ?

• Yes
• No

16

If you possess any Human Resources professional certification(s), then please identify these.
17

I understand that this position may on occasion require me to work evenings or weekends, typically with advance notice.

• Yes
• No

18

How did you hear about this position?

• NEOGOV/GOVT Jobs
• Linked In
• Maryland Association of Counties
• National Association of Counties
• CEAM
• ASCE
• Indeed
• Employee Referral
• Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
• Maryland Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA)
• Handshake
• Career Fair
• Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service
• Other

19

If you indicated "Job Fair" or "Other" in the previous question, please indicate which job fair you attended and specifically how you became aware of this position. Otherwise, indicate "N/A" (Not Applicable).
20

I understand I am responsible for maintaining the accuracy of my contact information, including my street address, my e-mail address, and my contact telephone numbers. My failure to maintain accurate contact information may result in my not receiving information regarding this job announcement and/or may result in my not being further considered for this employment opportunity. To update this information visit www.governmentjobs.com, click on the "career seekers" link, and follow the prompts.

• I have read and understand the language outlined above.

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I certify that the information submitted in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false, erroneous, and/or misleading information may result in elimination from the hiring process and termination of employment if hired.

• I have read and understand the language outlined above.

Required Question