Director of Human Resources (DOT Executive VI)

Salary

$102,170.00 - $171,409.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore County

Job Type

Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

8033ES-TSOHR-4/24

Department

Maryland Department of Transportation.

Opening Date

05/08/2024

Closing Date

5/29/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description

• Benefits

Description

OPEN RECRUITMENT

Executive Service Position

(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.)

If you have ever taken a flight from BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport; renewed your Maryland driver’s license; traveled to an Orioles game on the Light Rail; embarked on a cruise from the Port of Baltimore; received roadside assistance from CHART Emergency Patrol; reduced your commute time by using one of Maryland’s toll roads; or applied for Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) certification, then you have experienced some of the superb services provided by the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

MDOT has various careers for people of all experiences, backgrounds, and abilities who come together to contribute to one mission—connecting our customers to life’s opportunities. Join us in serving our Maryland residents, visitors, and businesses!

The Maryland Department of Transportation, The Secretary’s Office (MDOT TSO) is seeking to hire a visionary human resources professional who is a highly skilled leader to serve as our next Director of Human Resources (DOT Executive VI). As Director of Human Resources and key member of our team, you will be tasked with driving global talent acquisition and talent management strategies that are aligned to support the vision and execution of the Secretary’s Office for the benefit of MDOT.

In this dynamic role, you will:

• Manage initiatives to drive talent management and strategies for design, implementation, and evaluation of programs that facilitate training, professional development, leadership development, succession planning, and continuous learning for the MDOT workforce.

• Direct activity related to talent acquisition functions, full lifecycle recruitment, benefits, classification, and compensation.

• Implement management tools for attracting, retaining, and rewarding top-tier talent to execute MDOT strategic goals

• Utilize data-driven approaches to business organizational effectiveness, measure impact, and make evidence-based recommendations.

• Shapes metrics and practices to measure the ongoing effectiveness and value to the business of the HR function.

• Stay abreast of the latest trends /best practices in employee experience, change management, performance management, and succession to apply internally as it aligns with the strategy.

• Drive a culture of continuous improvement by regularly evaluating the effectiveness of programs and interventions, seeking feedback, monitoring outcomes, and making iterative adjustments as needed.

• Oversees efforts of staff responsible for the respective HR functional area (i.e. Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, etc.)

• Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

• Works with executive and senior managers to understand organization’s overall strategic initiatives and with all management to understand individual department’s/office’s objectives.

• Plans, leads, develops, coordinates, and implements policies, programs, processes, trainings, and initiatives to support organizations’ stated goals.

• Provides guidance on best practices, legal compliance, talent management, talent acquisition, organizational structure, and other HR-related topics.

• Works closely with management as a strategic partner to enhance overall employee performance.

This position reports to the Chief of Human Resources and is responsible for overseeing HR functions for The Secretary’s Office and the Transportation Service Human Resources System (TSHRS) for the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT).

The current vacancy exists at MDOT TSO in the Office of Human Resources, which is located in Hanover, MD. (Anne Arundel County).

This position may allow a hybrid work schedule, including telework and on-site work hours.

MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package. You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor's degree in Education, Human Resources, Instructional Design, Organization Development, Psychology, or related discipline.

Experience: Ten (10) years of experience in a senior level HR position, including five (5) years of experience in Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, or Senior HR Business Partner role.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Proficient in all HR functional areas to include but not limited to talent acquisition, talent management, benefits, and compensation/classification

• Knowledge of curriculum build, training design, and measurement of training objectives

• Strong knowledge of training principles, methodologies (e.g., ADDIE), and adult learning theories

• Experience working in a government/public sector HR department

Note: U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as defined under the Minimum Qualifications may be substituted for the required education and experience on a year-for-year basis.

Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information. Please include all relevant experience on your application. This includes, but is not limited to, full or part time, volunteer, military, acting capacity, or any other experience that is relevant to the position for which you are applying.

If you have held more than one position at the same employer, please list each position that you held and the length of time that you held each position.

Licenses & Certifications

None.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: You must complete an MDOT employment application (DTS-1) online to be considered for this recruitment. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE MDOT EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION. No paper applications will be accepted.

You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd . Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 5/29/2024

Appropriate auxiliary aids and services for qualified individuals with disabilities will be provided upon request. Please notify in advance. MD Relay Service Number (711). Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H- 1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B at this time due to budgetary constraints. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Federal regulations prohibit H-1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees; all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.

Applicants who have education obtained outside of the U.S. will be required 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/ ) .

The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. MDOT does not discriminate based on age, ancestry, color, creed, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, belief or opinion, sex, or sexual orientation.

Issued Date: 5/08/2024

Come join the Maryland Department of Transportation Team! We offer more than just a paycheck!!!! We offer healthcare, dental, long term disability, flexible work schedules, and so much more. Read all about our fabulous benefits in detail by visiting:

https://www.mdot.maryland.gov/tso/pages/index.aspx?pageid=152

Don't miss out on a great opportunity for a challenging career along with fabulous benefits!

*Benefits are offered to all full-time, part-time permanent and contractual (partially subsidized) employees. Temporary employees do not receive benefits.

Agency

Maryland Department of Transportation

Address

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Phone

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Website

http://www.mdot.maryland.gov

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