Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission
Human Resources Business Partner (12793, Grade 22)
Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning Commission, Gaithersburg, MD
Salary: $60,849.00 - $107,768.00 Annually
Location : Gaithersburg, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 12793
Department: MC Parks
Opening Date: 11/14/2024
Closing Date: 11/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Facilities Management Division:
The Human Resources Business Partner will be part of the Facilities Management Division. This Division of 118 staff provides for the care and maintenance of the Department's physical assets including facilities, pavement, fleet, and major building systems. The division strives to achieve a balance between the upkeep of aging facilities and new construction by integrating CIP (Capital Improvement Projects) and major maintenance projects into the daily work program each year.
Our Human Resources Business Partner will be responsible for a broad range of Human Resources services for the Facilities Management Division, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, onboarding; recommendation and processing of personnel actions; and serving as the subject matter expert for HR-related laws, policies, and procedures.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, 420 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington DC area. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Competitive Employment Sign-on Bonus and Employee Referral Program available
(Commensurate with education, experience, and other MNCPPC eligibility criteria).
Very flexible and competitive benefits package available!
Examples of Important Duties
Oversees Personnel Management Policies, Procedures, and Programs for Division
Minimum Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Administrative Specialist II
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or [redacted] (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
Plan C: 9.5%*of base salary (FOP members only)
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
Leave Programs
Other Benefits
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
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Location : Gaithersburg, MD
Job Type: Career
Job Number: 12793
Department: MC Parks
Opening Date: 11/14/2024
Closing Date: 11/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
- Are you highly organized with a keen eye for the details?
- Do you enjoy collaborating with a team to support your unit?
- Are you creative and intuitive in your approach to people and customer service?
Facilities Management Division:
The Human Resources Business Partner will be part of the Facilities Management Division. This Division of 118 staff provides for the care and maintenance of the Department's physical assets including facilities, pavement, fleet, and major building systems. The division strives to achieve a balance between the upkeep of aging facilities and new construction by integrating CIP (Capital Improvement Projects) and major maintenance projects into the daily work program each year.
Our Human Resources Business Partner will be responsible for a broad range of Human Resources services for the Facilities Management Division, including but not limited to: recruitment, hiring, onboarding; recommendation and processing of personnel actions; and serving as the subject matter expert for HR-related laws, policies, and procedures.
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is a six-time National Recreational and Parks Association Gold Medal Award Winner. Behind the vast and diverse Montgomery County Department of Parks system is a career staff complement of nearly 800 employees, 420 parks and over 37,000 acres of park land that serves a diverse population of more than one million residents in the Washington DC area. Go to our website to learn more: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/
Please Note: The salary range listed above represents the earning potential for this position. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Competitive Employment Sign-on Bonus and Employee Referral Program available
(Commensurate with education, experience, and other MNCPPC eligibility criteria).
Very flexible and competitive benefits package available!
Examples of Important Duties
Oversees Personnel Management Policies, Procedures, and Programs for Division
- Prepares and processes personnel action documentation.
- Maintains working knowledge of Human Resources industry processes, strategies, regulations, and best practices.
- Monitors and tracks evaluations, onboarding of new hires, terminations, reassignments, etc.
- Direct liaison for Division with Department and Commission Human Resources.
- Organizes and keeps up to date digital division files.
- Member of Division Leadership Team, providing counsel and recommendations to management.
- Acts as subject matter expert on M-NCPPC and Montgomery Parks departmental policies, procedures, programs, information, resources, and collective bargaining agreements.
- Divisional contact and coordinator for Workers' Compensation cases.
- Reports accidents and injuries to Risk Management and Benefits.
- Assists employees with questions regarding pay, timecards, leave accruals and other immediate requests.
- Works with management on employee personnel/counseling issues.
- Advises Division Chief on vacant positions and prioritization of roles to be filled.
- Leads recruitment and hiring efforts in compliance with Commission regulations and practices.
- Assists Hiring Managers with creation/updating of job descriptions, hiring justifications, and other recruitment documents.
- Processes requisitions for posting of positions.
- Reviews referred applicants, schedules interviews, coordinates panelist participation, prepares hiring packets and other hiring documents.
- Coordinates on-boarding activities for new hires, facilitating access to Commission items employee needs within their role.
- Collaborative with a strong work ethic; having strategic awareness and the ability to anticipate Administrative or Human Resources needs, a cooperate spirit, excellent communication, creative thinking, and interpersonal skills.
- Communicates and interacts effectively with all partners. Establishes and maintains working relationships, including teamwork, with internal and external contacts. Actively listens to understand key information, including concerns, wants and needs of partners and co-workers. Proven ability to approach and interact with people of all backgrounds and collaborate with all levels within an organization.
- Knowledge of, and skill in applying the principles, methods, techniques, and practices of Human Resources. Ability to work with highly confidential documents and data. Proven organizational, coordination, and workload management skills and abilities.
- Superb written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Proficient in using a computer and up to date-software (MS Office), enterprise software and specialized software for planning, scheduling, communicating, word processing, collecting, and reporting data, preparing presentations, researching, document control, and performing other computer functions for data management and retrieval.
- A Bachelor's Degree in Management, Business Administration, Human Resources or Communications and four (4) years of related experience in Human Resources Management in a large organization.
- Professional Certification in Human Resources Management, or the ability to achieve certification
- Must possess a valid Driver's License and qualify to drive Commission vehicles to locations within Montgomery County.
- Ability to communicate in another language a plus and preferred.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management, Finance, Business or any related field.
- Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in human resource management,finance or any other related field of business administration.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted, which together total 6 years.
Supplemental Information
Class/Specification: Administrative Specialist II
May be subject to drug and alcohol testing.
Very competitive and flexible benefits programs available!
Get to know Montgomery Parks and the opportunities available:
https://www.montgomeryparks.org/about/divisions/
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate a workplace culture of diversity, equity and inclusion without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other non-merit factor.
Applicants with Disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
If you require accommodations or special arrangements due to a qualifying disability, please notify the Recruitment & Selections Services Unit at the time of applications at or [redacted] (Maryland Relay 7-1-1)
M-NCPPC will make all efforts to reasonably accommodate you.
THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
2024 BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR MERIT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES
The following benefit summary is provided for informational purposes only and is not, nor should be construed as an employment agreement with the M-NCPPC, implied or actual. It is not all-inclusive and is subject to change. Benefits listed are extended to all Merit System employees of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). All plans are optional except the Defined Benefit and Long-Term Disability plans.
Eligibility
You have 45 days from your hire date to elect your benefits. Your coverage begins on the first of the month following receipt of your enrollment forms and required documentation.
Retirement Programs
- Defined Benefit Plan (Mandatory Participation) - Plan E excludes FOP members.
Plan C: 9.5%*of base salary (FOP members only)
Plan E: 4% of base salary up to maximum Social Security Wage Base (SSWB) and 8% in excess of SSWB.
- Deferred Compensation ICMA-RC-457 plan (Optional)
- Traditional and Roth IRAs (Optional)
- Medical
- Kaiser Permanente Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) with Prescription Plan - (15%)
- UnitedHealthcare Select Exclusive Provider Organization Health Plan (EPO) - (20%)
- UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus Point of Service (POS) - (20%)
- Prescription - CVS Caremark - (15%)
- Dental - Delta Dental PPO and DeltaCare USA HMO - (20%)
- Vision - EyeMed - (80% of Low Option plan paid by Commission. Any balance paid by employee.)
- Low, moderate, and high options are available. Frequency of covered services differs.
Flexible Spending Accounts (Employee Pays 100%)
- Medical Account - Maximum annual contribution: $3,050
- Dependent Care Account - Maximum annual contribution: $5,000
Long-Term Disability Insurance (Mandatory Participation)
- Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80% (FOP Members Pay 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary, maximum of $6,000/month
Supplemental Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Benefits paid at 66 2/3% of base salary that exceeds $108,000; capped at $216,000
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Employee Pays 20%: Commission Pays 80%)
- Two (2) times base salary; maximum benefit is $200,000 for each
- Automatic coverage with opt-out provision
Supplemental and Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance (Employee Pays 100%)
- Supplemental - 1,2,3,4, or 5 times base salary; maximum benefit is $750,000
- Spouse/Dependent Combination - $10,000/$5,000, $20,000/$10,000, or $30,000/$15,000
Sick Leave Bank (Contribution and Benefit hours prorated for part-time employees)
- Employees have 60 days from date of hire to enroll.
- Employee contributes 8 leave hours each year
- Annually covers up to 688 hours for own serious medical condition, and 480 hours for parental responsibilities (birthadoption or foster care), and 80-160 hours for serious medical condition of an immediate family member
Leave Programs
- Annual: 15 days per year
- Personal: 3 days per year (12-month waiting period)
- Sick: 15 days per year
- Holidays: 11 days per year
Other Benefits
- Credit Union
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Legal Services Plan
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- Work-Life Program
For a more detailed description of benefits, please contact the Commission's Health and Benefits Office at [redacted] or [redacted].
01
Briefly share any experience you have working for a multi-level organization in Human Resources.
02
Describe a situation where you were able to solve a problem with a different approach from what was normally used. What was the result?
Required Question