Human Resources Analyst I

Job Opportunities With Baltimore County

Salary: $53,705.00 - $61,318.00 Annually

Location: Towson, MD

Job Type: MERIT

Job Number: 1.411 7-2025 OHR

Department: OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Opening Date: 07/16/2025

Closing Date: Continuous

This job posting may close at any time. Applicants are advised to apply promptly.

Examples Of Duties

Under close supervision, performs routine professional human resources administration work. Investigations & Compliance:

• Conducts professional, fact-based interviews with individuals involved in workplace complaints, including accused parties, witnesses, and reporting individuals.
• Develops detailed investigation plans and interview questions by analyzing complaints, identifying key issues, relevant documentation, and witnesses.
• Performs site visits to the complainant's work location when appropriate to gather additional context.
• Reviews all gathered information and prepares comprehensive Workplace Investigation Reports and Conclusion & Recommendation Reports.
• Handles complex, high-stress situations with impartiality, ensuring investigations reach fair, evidence-based conclusions.
• Applies knowledge of county policies, state, and federal regulations to inform recommendations and ensure compliance.
• Maintains strict confidentiality throughout all investigative processes.

Collaboration & Recommendations:

• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with Department Heads and HR Liaisons to collaboratively determine investigation outcomes and action steps.
• Recommends policy updates and best practices that foster respectful and cohesive workplace environments.
• Suggests training topics that address behavior and culture issues identified during investigations.

FMLA Administration:

• Facilitates the review and approval process for FMLA requests, coordinating closely with employees and HR Liaisons.
• Ensures all documentation complies with legal standards and organizational guidelines.
• Serves as a point of contact for employees navigating the FMLA process.

Administrative & Other Duties:

• Manages and prioritizes caseloads, balancing investigative, coaching, and administrative responsibilities.
• Creates accurate, timely written documentation and reports across all assigned duties.
• May coordinate clerical or support staff activities.
• May represent the department in meetings or on committees.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, or psychology.
• Experience in human resources administration may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Entry Level):

• Foundational understanding of public personnel administration principles.
• Familiarity with statistical methods and research procedures used in HR operations.
• Ability to:
• Gather, assess, and interpret information for personnel-related studies.
• Comprehend and apply Baltimore County personnel laws, regulations, policies, and memoranda of understanding.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Build and sustain professional working relationships.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Full Performance):

• Comprehensive knowledge of:
• County personnel laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and memoranda of understanding relevant to HR functions.
• Applicable state and federal employment laws and guidelines.
• Organizational structure and operational functions of County departments.
• Demonstrated skill in:
• Information analysis and evaluation within a human resources context.
• Facilitating group instruction and collaborative learning.
• Applying complex legal and procedural frameworks to HR responsibilities.
• Proven ability to manage and execute duties of increasing complexity and responsibility.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Workday human capital management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:

Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable. Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Human Resources Analyst I Office of Human Resources Baltimore County Government 308 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Conditions Of Employment

Physical and Environmental Conditions: The work of this classification is essentially sedentary. Some positions may involve occasional travel between worksites.

Employment Background Investigation: Applicants selected for an appointment to a position in Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to a criminal background, education, and fingerprint check.

Employment Benefits For Full-Time, Merit Or Classified Employees

Baltimore County General Government offers the following benefits to full-time, merit or classified employees. Some benefits vary for sworn employees of the Police and Fire Departments. New employees are eligible for benefits upon hire, unless noted otherwise.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Baltimore County is an equal opportunity employer and encourages minority, female and disabled applicants.

Smoke-Free Workplace: All Baltimore County offices are smoke free.

Drug-Free Workplace: Baltimore County provides a drug-free workplace. Prospective employees are required to submit to urinalysis drug testing as part of the pre-employment physical examination.

Salary: Annual Salary Review - Step increases may be granted on anniversary date based on satisfactory job performance. General Increases - Cost of living increases and adjustments may be granted as legislated. Longevity Increases - In accordance with the specific pay schedule, a full-time merit or classified employee may receive a longevity increase, equivalent to one step, upon completion of a certain number of years of classified service with the County.

Employee Assistance Program: Our Employee Assistance Program provides confidential and professional assessment and referral assistance for employees and eligible dependents in the household who are experiencing personal problems that may be affecting work performance, job satisfaction, or overall quality of life.

Health Insurance: Health Insurance benefits elected become effective the first day of the month following the date of hire if the employee has completed online enrollment prior to that date. New employees must enroll within thirty (30) calendar days of hire. Plans offered include: Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts: Opportunity to set aside pre-tax dollars, through payroll deduction, for eligible unreimbursed medical care expenses and/or dependent care costs.

Life Insurance: Employees may elect basic term life insurance for themselves equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next higher $1,000. Employees contribute a portion of the premium through monthly payroll deductions. The County also offers an Additional/Employee paid Life Insurance plan with coverage up to $100,000.

Retirement: Employees are required to participate in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System (ERS), with very limited exceptions.

Paid Leave: Paid benefits listed below vary depending upon the Classification.

Sick Leave

Vacation Leave

Personal Leave

Holidays

Bereavement Leave