HR Officer II

Job Description

HR OFFICER II

Recruitment #26-004916-0004

Department

Maryland State Retirement and Pension Systems

Date Opened

6/23/2026 2:15:00 PM

Filing Deadline

7/7/2026 11:59:00 PM

Salary

$66,314.00 - $84,876.00 w/potential growth to $103,309.00/year

Employment Type

Full-Time

HR Analyst

Shanera Johnson

Work Location

Baltimore City

Telework Eligible

Yes

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Introduction

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS) administers benefits for over 397,000 members, including active employees, retirees, and vested participants across 12 retirement systems-supporting the financial security of Maryland's public servants.
Located in Baltimore's Central Business District, MSRPS offers a purpose-driven workplace with modern amenities, including panoramic city and harbor views, renovated common areas, upgraded elevators, and an on-site café.
Employees enjoy comprehensive state benefits including; medical, dental, prescription coverage, generous paid leave, participation in the state pension system, and supplemental retirement savings options (401(k), 457(b), and more). Additional perks include an on-site fitness center with showers and lockers, 24/7 building security, and easy access to restaurants, shops, public transit, and major highways.
If you're seeking a career with impact, stability, and a supportive environment, explore opportunities with MSRPS.

GRADE

16

State Salary Guidelines apply

LOCATION OF POSITION

120 East Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Human Resources Officer II serves as an advanced-level HR Generalist within the State Retirement and Pension System's Human Resources Services Unit. This position supports the agency's mission by providing professional, technical, consultative, and administrative human resources services to ensure SRPS is able to recruit, hire, classify, compensate, support, and retain a qualified workforce in compliance with the State Personnel Management System, State Personnel and Pensions Article, COMAR Title 17, Department of Budget and Management policies and procedures, SRPS policies, and applicable federal and State employment laws.

The primary responsibility of this position is to independently manage and coordinate recruitment and employment services for assigned SRPS positions, including vacancy intake, recruitment planning, job announcement development, applicant review, certification, selection support, hiring documentation, and onboarding-related HR transactions. This position also performs substantial classification and compensation work, including review of position descriptions, classification requests, reclassification requests, salary actions, acting capacity requests, position updates, and related Workday transactions.

In addition to recruitment, employment services, classification, and compensation responsibilities, this position serves as the back-up point of contact for Leave and Benefits Administration to support continuity of employee services. This includes routine leave questions, benefits inquiries, open enrollment support, FMLA coordination, retirement-related referrals, and confidential benefits documentation. The position also provides limited assistance with employee relations matters, HR policy interpretation, performance management support, and serves as a back-up timekeeper for the agency.

This position functions with a high degree of independence, discretion, confidentiality, and sound judgment. The incumbent provides technical guidance to hiring managers, supervisors, employees, candidates, and HR staff; interprets and applies HR laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; recommends appropriate courses of action; maintains HR records and reports; and supports the efficient and compliant delivery of HR services across the agency.

POSITION DUTIES

This position will be responsible for:

Recruitment and Employment Services
Independently coordinates recruitment and employment services for assigned SRPS vacancies and hiring actions. Provides advanced technical guidance regarding State recruitment procedures, eligibility requirements, hiring options, recruitment timelines, and selection documentation.

Classification and Compensation

Performs professional classification and compensation work for assigned SRPS positions and personnel actions. Provides guidance regarding classification standards, salary guidelines, position description requirements, compensation actions, and related HR processes.

Leave and Benefits Administration Support

Serves as the back-up point of contact to the primary Leave and Benefits Administration POC. Provides technical and administrative support to ensure continuity of benefits, leave, and employee services operations.

Employment Services, HR Transactions, and HR Administration

Provides HR generalist support and employment services to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant HR operations.
Limited Employee Relations Support
Provides limited support to HR leadership in employee relations matters. This position does not serve as the primary employee relations officer but assists with documentation, research, policy interpretation, and process support as directed.
Back-Up Timekeeping Support
Serves as a back-up timekeeper to support agency payroll and timekeeping continuity.
Other HR Duties and Special Projects
Performs other HR duties and special projects as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Six years and six months of experience, two years and six months of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, test development and validation job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation and an additional four years of professional HR management work experience in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, employee relations, test development and validation or as a generalist.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute paraprofessional personnel work experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required experience. Paraprofessional personnel work is defined as work involving the application of public sector personnel procedures, policies, rules and regulations to specific employment actions. Appropriate paraprofessional personnel experience includes responsibility for activities such as: preparing and maintaining employment records, calculating salaries, applying personnel-related rules and policies, preparing personnel-related reports, conducting employee orientation and counseling employees regarding benefits and obligations and responding to inquiries concerning employment procedures.
2. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years and six months of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, test development and validation, job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation for the required experience.
3. Candidates may substitute the possession of thirty graduate credit hours from an accredited college or university in the fields of HR/personnel administration, human resources management, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests and measurements, psychology or a related field for up to six years of the required experience.
4. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in human resources management classifications or human resources management specialty codes in the human resources management field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Please note that your answers to the supplemental questionnaire must correspond to the information provided on your application to receive credit.
Preferred candidates will possess the following qualifications:

HR Industry recognized certification (SHRM, HRCI, PSHRA)
One year experience as an HR Generalist
One year experience performing recruitment and employment services for a MD state agency

LIMITATIONS ON SELECTION

This recruitment is limited to current state employees.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification are required to obtain certification in State Personnel Management System policies and procedures and in the functionality of the Statewide Personnel System from the Office of Personnel Services and Benefits, Maryland Department of Budget and Management within six months from the time of appointment to the position. Employees are also required to obtain recertification every six months thereafter.
2. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.

SELECTION PROCESS

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the minimum for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. This list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees.
For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.
Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected candidates must undergo and pass a background check.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience a

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Six years and six months of experience, two years and six months of professional HR experience involving recruitment and employment services, classification and compensation, employee relations, test development and validation job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation and an additional four years of professional HR management work experience in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification, salary administration, employee relations, test development and validation or as a generalist.
Notes:
1. Candidates may substitute paraprofessional personnel work experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required experience. Paraprofessional personnel work is defined as work involving the