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Maryland Department of Transportation Human Resources Director & Benefits Administrator (DOT Executive VI) Baltimore City, Maryland



Human Resources Director & Benefits Administrator (DOT Executive VI)

Salary

$109,247.00 - $176,552.00 Annually

Location

Baltimore City

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

8033-MTAHR-7/24

Department

Maryland Department of Transportation.

Opening Date

01/07/2025

Closing Date

1/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Executive Service

(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, Maryland Transit Administration (MDOT MTA) is seeking to hire a managerial level human resources professional to serve as the next Human Resources Director & Benefits Administrator (DOT Executive VI). As Human Resources Director & Benefits Administrator, you will establish, implement and administer policies and programs that help attract, engage, reward, support and retain the talent needed to execute MDOT MTA’s mission. This role is also responsible for the day-to-day administration of benefits plans including responding to inquiries, processing enrollments and changes, managing leave and processing life insurance claims. The incumbent will also ensure timely and accurate pension estimates and calculations are prepared for retirees and ensure that retirees are well educated on payment options, beneficiary options and payment process. This position also monitors and analyzes the cost of benefits plans to the organization and reviews funding methods and recommends strategies to address risk.

In this dynamic role, you will:

Strategy & Direction

  • Set strategies and tactics to deliver appropriate Human Resources (HR) services that align with organizational priorities.

  • Support a total workforce of nearly 3,400 active employees with roughly 700 governed by Transportation Service Human Resources System (TSHRS) policies and practices and another 2,700 represented by four different unions with separate collective bargaining agreements.

Benefits Administration

  • Manage health, welfare, and retirement benefits for nearly 3,400 active employees and more than 2,000 retirees and survivors along with their dependents. This includes medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life insurance, and pension plans that are self-funded and managed by MDOT MTA.

  • Manage vendor relationship and contract(s) along with review and approval of invoices for health benefits that is roughly $70M per year. It also includes agency coordination of health, leave, and retirement benefit enrollments and services for employees with coverage through the State.

  • Manage and enhance employee benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational goals

Department Management

  • Ensures compliance with TSHRS policies and procedures, terms of four different collective bargaining agreements, and applicable regulations.

  • Support employees and provide overall direction to departments with 20 managers and staff across sections including recruitment and examinations, employee services, classification and compensation and benefits.

The vacancy exists at MDOT MTA in the Office of Human Resources, which is located in Baltimore, MD (Baltimore City)

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is a division of the Maryland Department of Transportation, and one of the largest multi-modal transit systems in the United States. MTA operates Local Buses (CityLink and LocalLink), Commuter Buses, Light Rail, Metro Subway, Maryland Area Regional Commuter (MARC) Train Service, and a comprehensive Paratransit (MobilityLink) system. MTA also manages the Taxi Access system and directs funding and statewide assistance to Locally Operated Transit Systems (LOTS) in each of Maryland's 23 counties, Baltimore City, Annapolis and Ocean City. The MTA’s mission is to provide safe, efficient and reliable transit across Maryland with world-class customer service.

This position may allow a hybrids 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

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. Four (4) years of Benefits Administration experience involving pension funds.

The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Leadership and strategic planning skills

  • Ability to make effective decisions quickly, using strong decision-making skills

  • Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills

  • A desire to lead and develop a team of Human Resources Professionals

  • Working knowledge of benefits administration in unionized environment

  • Experience in a governmental setting

  • Familiarity with processing benefit and pension plans

Notes:

  1. 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.

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.

Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.

You may apply online at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mdotmd. Applications must be submitted online by 11:59 pm on 01/21/2025.

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: 1/07/2025

The purpose of the supplemental questions listed below is to evaluate your experience and education further 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 in the Work History section of this application. If you cite experience in your response that is not included in 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.

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.

01

Do you have at least 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?

  • Yes

  • No

    02

    If you answered "Yes" to question #1, in the box below please describe the details regarding your experience in a senior level HR position, including five (5) years of experience in Talent Management, Talent Acquisition or Senior HR Business Partner role. If you do not have the referenced experience, write "N/A" in the box below. This experience must also be reflected in your application.

    03

    Do you have at least four (4) years of Benefits Administration experience involving pension funds?

  • Yes

  • No

    04

    If you answered "Yes" to question #3, in the box below please describe the details regarding your experience Benefits Administration and pension funds. If you do not have the referenced experience, write "N/A" in the box below. This experience must also be reflected in your application.

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Website

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