HR Director of Position Management

State of Maryland • Baltimore City, MD

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services is seeking a seasoned HR leader to serve as Director of Position Management (Classification & Compensation). If you are looking for an exciting career with great benefits, pension, generous leave, competitive salary, and the opportunity for advancement and professional growth, apply to join the DPSCS team today! The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) is seeking dedicated candidates to fill important roles within our department. We are one of the largest departments in Maryland with over 9,000 employees and a budget of more than $1 billion. In order to fulfill our mission of promoting safety, we have increased security at our institutions while leading the way in innovative restorative justice projects that will help offenders reintegrate into society upon release. As a member of the DPSCS team, you can have a fulfilling career, while also enjoying a wide range of benefits such as medical and dental coverage, paid time off (i.e. vacation, sick leave), becoming vested in the State pension, supplemental retirement options, and even joining the Maryland State Employees Credit Union. This is a Management Services Position. The incumbent will serve at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. This role is responsible for enterprise oversight of classification, position management, salary alignment, and organizational structure review across DPSCS. The Director ensures compliance with DBM regulations, position control standards, and statewide personnel policies. The Director reports to the CHRO and works closely with executive leadership, fiscal teams, and DBM partners to ensure responsible workforce structure management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional HR experience.
• Four (4) years must have included experience in classification, compensation, fiscal impact assessment, or position management within a regulated public-sector environment.
• Two (2) years must have included supervisory responsibilities
• A current resume and cover letter must be uploaded/ submitted with this application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience evaluating organizational structures, ensure alignment with budget authorization, and advise leadership on workforce cost implications and position management risks.
• Experience working directly with DBM or equivalent statewide personnel authority is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee classification and compensation review processes.
• Ensure compliance with COMAR and DBM classification standards.
• Review and evaluate position reclassifications, salary determinations, and organizational changes.
• Provide advisory support to executive leadership on workforce structure and position control.
• Monitor position management data, vacancy rates, and alignment with authorized staffing levels.
• Coordinate with fiscal and budget teams to ensure responsible workforce planning.
• Identify classification risks and escalate systemic concerns appropriately.

Benefits

• health insurance, dental, and vision plans offered at a low cost
• Personal Leave - new State employees are awarded six (6) personnel days annually (prorated based on start date)
• Annual Leave - ten (10) days of accumulated annual leave per year
• Sick Leave - fifteen (15) days of accumulated sick leave per year
• Parental Leave - up to sixty (60) days of paid parental leave upon the birth or adoption of a child
• Holidays - State employees also celebrate at least twelve (12) holidays per year
• Pension - State employees earn credit towards a retirement pension

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director