Employee Employer Relations Manager (Administrator VI)

JOB Employee Employer Relations Manager (Administrator VI)Executive Service Position(This position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority)Open RecruitmentThe Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) is seeking a dynamic, progressive leader with focus on providing employee and labor relations.
The Employee Employer Relations Manager (Administrator VI) is the supervisory level of employee relations work representing management in all types of grievance and disciplinary appeal cases, including terminations, before an administrative law judge in hearings at the Office of Administrating Hearings (OAH).
Employees in this classification directly supervise lower-level Management Advocates and may supervise other employee relations professionals and support staff.
Work may require travel through the State of Maryland to attend conferences, hearings, or meetings.
The ideal candidate will possess: A positive and enthusiastic change-oriented attitude focused on the needs of the Administration.
Very strong communication skills (written, verbal, and non-verbal) that can speak effectively in a diverse working environment.
Ability to create effective programs.
The ability to use good judgement to make decisions independently.
Experience with employee relations, including a strong understanding of labor and employment law/employee relations.
Excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and mediation skills.
Data analysis and technology skills, specifically experience with HR analytics and HR software applications.
HRCI or SHRM certification preferred.
A Juris Doctor or other law/legal background is a plus!Responsibilities include: Managing the day-to-day operations of the Employee Employer Relations unit.
Coaching and advising supervisors/managers as it relates to progressive discipline.
Providing regular training to supervisors/managers on the progressive discipline process.
Developing and maintaining a positive working relationship with multiple unions.
Working collaboratively with the Office of Fair Practices & Civil Rights, Risk Management, and the Attorney General’s Office to ensure fair and consistent practices across the Administration.
Managing various aspects of compliance, including but not limited to employee drug testing, designation of essential employees, and employee probations.
The incumbent will report directly to the Deputy Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development.
The current vacancy is located in Glen Burnie, Maryland (Anne Arundel County).
The current vacancy is located at Glen Burnie Headquarters, Maryland (Anne Arundel County).
This position is a hybrid position and allows for combination of telework and in-office work.
More details will be discussed during the interview process.
MDOT offers a generous and competitive benefits package.
You can learn about our amazing benefits here: MDOT Benefits EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Preferred QualificationsEducation: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Six (6) years of experience in administrative or professional work.
Two (2) years of this experience must have involved one or more of the following: the supervision of other employees, overseeing and coordinating the general operations of a unit, applying rules and regulations, or exercising responsibility for the development of policies or procedures.
*Three (3) years of this experience must include managing the progressive discipline process for an agency or organization, to include conducting investigations, facilitating investigatory, mitigating, and disciplinary meetings, facilitating settlement conferences, and defending progressive disciplinary actions in administrative or legal hearings.
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.
Notes: 1.
Additional experience in administrative or professional work may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
2.
Additional graduate level education at an accredited college or university may be substituted at the rate of 30 semester credit hours on a year-to-year basis for the required general experience.
3.
Candidates may substitute U.
S.
Armed Forces military service experience involving staff work related to the administration of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and processes, or overseeing or coordinating unit operations or functioning as a staff assistant on a year-for-year basis for the required education and experience.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Apply to: Submit a DTS-1 application online at: https://agency.
governmentjobs.
com/mdotmd .
The application must be complete at the time of submission and must clearly describe the required work experience.
Dates (month and year) must be stated.
Vague descriptions of experience will not be considered.
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 you are applying for.
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.
Description of duties that state, "see resume" will negatively impact consideration for this position.
Applicants will not be contacted for additional information.
Only applicants considered for this position will be contacted.
Applications submitted online must be received by 11:59 PM if a closing date is noted.
If you have general questions regarding employment opportunities with the MVA, please call 410-787-7719.
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 (https://www.
naces.
org) or World Education Services: International Credential Evaluation (https://www.
wes.
org/).
The MVA is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-1B Visa or providing an extension of an existing H-1B Visa 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 H1B Visa candidates from paying sponsorship fees, all sponsorship fees must be assumed by the potential employer.
The MVA is an equal opportunity employer.
The MVA 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.
The incumbent in this position will not be a member of a covered bargaining unit.
The State of Maryland is dedicated to a drug-free workplace, and as a result, employees are subject to the State's Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request.
The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks.
A conviction is not an automatic disqualification to employment.
Erroneous, misleading, or fraudulent information on an application is sufficient grounds for rejection from the hiring process, withdrawal of an offer for employment or immediate discharge.
Relay Service: 1-800-201-7165 TTY: 1-800-492-4575 An EEO/AA Employer Date Issued: 11/08/2023