HR Business Partner (NCS) - Baltimore City Office of Information and Technology (BCIT)

THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION

POSTING DATE: 4/1/2025

SALARY RANGE: $85,660.00 - $136,935.00 ANNUALLY

BACKGROUND CHECK

Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint must be successfully completed.

PROBATION

All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a mandatory 6-month probation.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The HR Business Partner directs the administration of a human resources program in a city agency. This position requires the ability to anticipate needs, think critically and maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Plans and directs an agency recruitment and employment program
• Develops, recommends and directs the implementation of agency specific human resources policies and procedures, and interprets laws, regulations, guidelines and labor contract provisions for agency management
• Studies and makes recommendations to the central Department of Human Resources on classifications, reclassifications, class specifications, salaries, employee benefits and human resources practices and procedures
• Advises agency employees, supervisors and managers on human resources matters
• Plans and coordinates departmental in-service training programs
• Confers and coordinates human resources activities on behalf of the City agency with central Department of Human Resources, the Mayor's Expenditure Control Committee, the Mayor's Office and the Bureaus of Budget and Management Research, Payroll and Disbursements and the Baltimore City Office of Information Technology
• Directs and coordinates human resources selection, placement, and onboarding procedures with the central Department of Human Resources
• Directs preparation and processing of human resources, payroll and timekeeping forms, reports and actions
• Performs related work as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

EXPERIENCE: Have five years of experience in progressive and strategic human resources management (human resources generalist, specialist, or business partner.)

OR

EQUIVALENCY NOTES: Have an equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of graduate course work in human resources management, business administration or public policy from an accredited college or university may be substituted for each year of the experience requirement.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES

Employees in this classification are encouraged to obtain and maintain professional human resources certification from a nationally recognized organization such as International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), or Human

Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).

Professional in Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), or International Public Management Association for Human Resources Certified Professional (IPMA-CP) certification is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge at advanced level of the principles and practices of human resources management and employee and labor relations.
• Knowledge at advanced level of Federal/State/Local regulations affecting employment and human capital management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise professional human resources staff.
• Ability to develop and implement human resources programs, policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated experience in employee and labor relations, grievance processes, arbitration and union contract administration.
• Considerable experience administering labor relations, recruitment, equal employment opportunity, performance management and HRIS activities.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple human resources program activities with employees, managers, supervisors and officials.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare, analyze and interpret complex data used in trend analysis to support staffing, talent management, succession planning and other applicable human resources programs.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply human resources policies.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and all levels of an organization.

BENEFITS

The City of Baltimore offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our benefits here:

https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits

Financial Disclosure:

This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law.

Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of 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 Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodations should not be attached to the application.

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