Human Resources Assistant - HRIS-HCM Core

Human Resources Assistant - HRIS-HCM Core

Salary

$45,163.00 - $52,275.00 Annually

Location

Towson, MD

Job Type

MERIT

Job Number

1.405 06-2026 OHR

Department

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Opening Date

06/08/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 23, Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Office of Human Resources, HRIS Division.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

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

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.

Examples of Duties

Reporting to the Chief of Human Resources Information Systems and under general supervision, the Human Resources Assistant is responsible for providing a wide range of complex office administration and support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Implements and administers departmental office systems and procedures.
• Communicates policies and procedures to departments, county employees and external partners.
• Reviews and approves HCM transactions in Workday such as New Hires, Rehires, Name Changes, Edit Position, Supervisory Organization Movement Tasks, and reviews Compensation, etc.
• Conducts and Coordinates New employee Sign-In; such as creating sign-in folders, creating New Hire communications with BCG agencies, presenting new employee presentation.
• Supports HCM Core with troubleshooting escalated HCM Workday concerns by way of resolving Workday tickets, HCM Outlook inbox inquiries, telephone inquiries, training, etc.
• Completes various Workday projects, as assigned.
• Creates New Hires badges.
• Miscellaneous duties such as collecting & distributing interoffice mail, scanning & saving files, copying sign-in documents, etc.
• Serves as back up to other division Office Assistants.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent

plus

two years clerical or technical experience in a human resources function or in job placement.

(Additional education in personnel administration may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree, preferably in human resources, computer information systems, business administration, public administration, economics, or a related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Transparent and high integrity leadership.
• Organizational abilities, including planning, scheduling and task facilitation.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to: Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Written and oral communication skills. Strong work ethic with a high degree of energy.
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in supporting, applying, and interpreting office policies and procedures.
• Ability to use initiative to include creatively identifying both traditional and non-traditional methods of problem solving in the completion of work tasks in the most effective and efficient manner.
• Ability to gather, correlate, and analyze facts. Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive reports and memos.
• Ability to establish project timelines and meet objectives ensuring to keep employees and Department HR Liaisons informed of project status and/or deviations from original expectations.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment simultaneously while also ensuring effective and efficient use of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of staff as well as the public and members of other organizations.
• Ability to perform duties of increasing complexity, difficulty, or responsibility.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to communicate with and relate to individuals of diverse disabilities and backgrounds.
• Ability to understand and apply Baltimore County personnel law, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and memoranda of understanding. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to handle confidential material with discretion.

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. (www.WES.org)

Mail or deliver documents to:

ATTN: Human Resources Assistant - HRIS-HCM Core

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.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application, which includes answers to the supplemental questions. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes.

Conditions of Employment

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 employees 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

Jury Leave

Military Leave

Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union

Membership in Baltimore County Employees Federal Credit Union offers a full range of savings programs, loans, checking, direct deposit, payroll deduction, savings bonds, and other financial services.

Direct Deposit

Payroll through direct deposit to the financial institution selected by employee is required.

Educational Assistance

70 to 80 percent tuition reimbursement following successful completion of pre-approved courses related to position. Amount of reimbursement and fiscal year dollar limitations vary with bargaining group.

Deferred Compensation

Nationwide Retirement Solutions offers a 457 retirement plan allowing for payroll contributions of tax deferred dollars to investment options of your choice.

Disclaimer

This is only a summary of benefits and policies in Baltimore County. Any benefit or policy may be changed at any time at the discretion of the administration. This summary does not constitute an express or implied contract, nor does it constitute a guarantee that your employment relationship will continue for any specified period of time or end only under certain conditions.

01

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to further evaluate your experience and education to determine your eligibility for this job classification. Answer each question accurately and thoroughly. The experience you indicate in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included on the Work History section of this application, your application may be considered incomplete and you may not receive further consideration for this position. Questions with text answers require you to include the name of the employer/organization and dates of the specific experience.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

02

Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered.

• I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

03

Are you currently a merit (full-time), non-merit (part-time), or temporary employee of the Baltimore County General Government? Employees of Baltimore County Public Schools, Baltimore County Public Library, Baltimore Countys court systems or Baltimore County Community College and employees of temporary services used by the County are not considered employees of the Baltimore County General Government.

• Yes
• No

04

The position you are applying for requires proof of education and/or licenses beyond high school in order to qualify. You must submit this proof as instructed on the job posting. If you do not submit the transcript(s) or license(s) by the closing date, your application will not be considered further.

• I have read and acknowledge the above instructions.

05

Select the option that best describes your level of education and experience.

• High school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus two years clerical or technical experience in a personnel function or in job placement.
• Associates degree in personnel administration or human resources management.
• Bachelors degree in personnel administration or human resources management.
• Masters degree in personnel administration or human resources management.
• I do not have any of the combinations of education and experience listed above.

06

Select the personnel function in which you obtained your clerical or technical experience. Check all that apply.

• Payroll
• Records Management and/or HRIS
• Employee Benefits
• Classification and/or Compensation
• Diversity/EEO/Affirmative Action
• Employee Relations
• Employment/Recruitment
• Training and Development
• Other
• I do not have experience working in any of the above personnel functions.

07

If you selected any of the above personnel functions, provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you do not have experience as listed in the previous question, respond by entering N/A in the space below.

08

Do you have experience with Workday?

• Yes
• No

09

Provide specific example(s) of the experience you cited in the previous question. Include the employer(s) and date(s) you performed these duties. Be certain that this experience is also described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of this application. If you chose "No" in the previous question, respond by entering N/A to this question.

10

Software Select the software and/or other systems with which you have specific education and/or experience. Check all that apply.

• Microsoft Windows 2016
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Publisher
• Office 365
• Webex
• Workday
• Outlook
• Other e-mail/calendar/schedule software
• Other word processing, speadsheet, desktop publishing and/or presentation software applications
• I have no experience in any of the above listed software applications.

Required Question

Employer Baltimore County

Address 308 Allegheny Avenue

Towson, Maryland, 21204

Phone 410-887-3135

Website http://www.baltimorecountymd.gov