Baltimore County Public Schools
Human Resource Assistant, Lead (1.0 FTE/12 months)
Baltimore County Public Schools, Towson, Maryland, United States, 21286
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Human Resource Assistant, Lead (1.0 FTE/12 months)
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Baltimore County Public Schools
Job Description
Performs a variety of complex administrative, technical, and clerical duties for the Office of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) in the Department of Human Resources. Compiles, reviews and processes employee data and employee transactions in accordance with BCPS policies and union contracts in a timely manner. Acts as team lead to oversee general office functions, including maintaining office records, establishing operational procedures, and providing employee training. Assigns and reviews the work of others.
Responsibilities EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Enters, maintains, tracks, audits, and verifies the accuracy of employee data in an automated human resources information system (HRIS) and other databases for all regular, temporary, and substitute employees in schools and departments.
Processes employee transactions in the HRIS such as promotions, transfers, separations, and salary lane changes. Ensures that the transactions are processed in accordance with established policy and master agreements.
Assists in the development and modification of the HRIS and other department systems. Tests and analyzes proposed system changes. Participates on various information management committees. Provides advice and guidance to departmental management and co‑workers regarding HRIS issues. Serves as a liaison to the Department of Information Technology and Department of Administrative Services.
Reviews and calculates salary adjustments for acting pay assignments. Researches and resolves pay discrepancies. Maintains professional growth records for employees. Processes employee salary changes due to educational and licensing attainments.
Creates records for new employees. Enters and verifies employee data and attributes such as name, address, social security number, union codes, and work location.
Processes tuition and other educational assistance reimbursement requests. Determines if the class and employee are eligible for reimbursement.
Processes salary lane advancements for certificated and non‑certificated employees. Reviews professional growth records. Verifies that licenses, degrees, credits and other educational attainments have been accumulated and qualify for the salary change. Calculates salary adjustments.
Maintains records of employee professional growth, educational assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
Researches, gathers, and compiles data to produce various human resources related reports and lists for management decisions. Receives and responds to requests and questions from the public, employees, and management regarding human resources policies, procedures, practices, and union master agreements.
Provides support to professional human resources staff. Assigns and reviews the work of others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, And Experience
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent required. Associate of arts degree preferred. Five years of progressively responsible secretarial, clerical, or professional experience, two years of which were directly related to human resources administration are required.
Licenses and Certifications
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration. Knowledge of human resources information systems. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and arithmetic. Knowledge of automated office systems. Knowledge of personal computers and office software applications. Skill in analyzing transcripts and non‑traditional coursework or licensing programs.
Skill in performing secretarial, clerical, or technical work in support of a human resources function. Skill in the operation of automated office systems and personal computers.
Ability to understand human resources rules and regulations and to communicate them effectively to others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, school‑based employees, office managers, the public, and others. Ability to handle confidential material with discretion. Ability to lead others.
Physical And Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, but may involve occasional walking, standing, lifting, carrying, and other limited physical activity. Some positions require frequent operation of office machinery such as computer keyboards.
Conditions Of Employment Persons appointed to this classification are designated as
Essential-As-Needed Personnel
and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Retirement:
Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
Salary:
$26.49 - $42.34/hour depending on experience, based on grade 07, ESPBC (Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County) pay scale, effective September 20, 2025.
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.
Benefits BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement.
Conditions Of Employment
Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully completing a background, Department of Social Services (DSS) and criminal history check. A completed application must be on file in the Office of Staffing/Temporary Services to be eligible to work in this position.
Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
Applicants are required to have a completed application on file 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 (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. 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.
All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information Office of Temporary & Support Services Phone: 443-809-8952
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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Human Resource Assistant, Lead (1.0 FTE/12 months)
role at
Baltimore County Public Schools
Job Description
Performs a variety of complex administrative, technical, and clerical duties for the Office of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) in the Department of Human Resources. Compiles, reviews and processes employee data and employee transactions in accordance with BCPS policies and union contracts in a timely manner. Acts as team lead to oversee general office functions, including maintaining office records, establishing operational procedures, and providing employee training. Assigns and reviews the work of others.
Responsibilities EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Enters, maintains, tracks, audits, and verifies the accuracy of employee data in an automated human resources information system (HRIS) and other databases for all regular, temporary, and substitute employees in schools and departments.
Processes employee transactions in the HRIS such as promotions, transfers, separations, and salary lane changes. Ensures that the transactions are processed in accordance with established policy and master agreements.
Assists in the development and modification of the HRIS and other department systems. Tests and analyzes proposed system changes. Participates on various information management committees. Provides advice and guidance to departmental management and co‑workers regarding HRIS issues. Serves as a liaison to the Department of Information Technology and Department of Administrative Services.
Reviews and calculates salary adjustments for acting pay assignments. Researches and resolves pay discrepancies. Maintains professional growth records for employees. Processes employee salary changes due to educational and licensing attainments.
Creates records for new employees. Enters and verifies employee data and attributes such as name, address, social security number, union codes, and work location.
Processes tuition and other educational assistance reimbursement requests. Determines if the class and employee are eligible for reimbursement.
Processes salary lane advancements for certificated and non‑certificated employees. Reviews professional growth records. Verifies that licenses, degrees, credits and other educational attainments have been accumulated and qualify for the salary change. Calculates salary adjustments.
Maintains records of employee professional growth, educational assistance, and tuition reimbursement.
Researches, gathers, and compiles data to produce various human resources related reports and lists for management decisions. Receives and responds to requests and questions from the public, employees, and management regarding human resources policies, procedures, practices, and union master agreements.
Provides support to professional human resources staff. Assigns and reviews the work of others.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education, Training, And Experience
Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent required. Associate of arts degree preferred. Five years of progressively responsible secretarial, clerical, or professional experience, two years of which were directly related to human resources administration are required.
Licenses and Certifications
N/A
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Basic knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration. Knowledge of human resources information systems. Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures. Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and arithmetic. Knowledge of automated office systems. Knowledge of personal computers and office software applications. Skill in analyzing transcripts and non‑traditional coursework or licensing programs.
Skill in performing secretarial, clerical, or technical work in support of a human resources function. Skill in the operation of automated office systems and personal computers.
Ability to understand human resources rules and regulations and to communicate them effectively to others. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, school‑based employees, office managers, the public, and others. Ability to handle confidential material with discretion. Ability to lead others.
Physical And Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary, but may involve occasional walking, standing, lifting, carrying, and other limited physical activity. Some positions require frequent operation of office machinery such as computer keyboards.
Conditions Of Employment Persons appointed to this classification are designated as
Essential-As-Needed Personnel
and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Retirement:
Eligible for the Maryland State Retirement System.
Salary:
$26.49 - $42.34/hour depending on experience, based on grade 07, ESPBC (Education Support Professionals of Baltimore County) pay scale, effective September 20, 2025.
Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll.
Benefits BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement.
Conditions Of Employment
Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully completing a background, Department of Social Services (DSS) and criminal history check. A completed application must be on file in the Office of Staffing/Temporary Services to be eligible to work in this position.
Application Instructions Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.
Applicants are required to have a completed application on file 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 (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. 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.
All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.
Contact Information Office of Temporary & Support Services Phone: 443-809-8952
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Human Resources
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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