Human Capital Strategy Lead (PROGRAM MANAGER II)

Main Purpose of Job

The Human Capital Strategy Lead is a senior leader within the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Division at the Maryland Department of Labor, that leads the Human Capital Strategy team.

The Human Capital Strategy team plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient scaling of operations to fulfill FAMLI's mission.

The Human Capital Strategy Lead will drive their team toward the development and execution of strategies to enhance organizational capabilities, processes, and structures to support sustainable growth, and optimize efficiency, resource utilization, and performance across the FAMLI Division.

The Human Capital Strategy Lead will collaborate with directorates and teams across the FAMLI Division to identify capacity gaps, implement solutions, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.

POSITION DUTIES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to :

• Analyzes currentorganizational capacity across various functions, including personnel, technology,and resources;
• Collaborates withDivision Directors and Leads to assess and develop plans for future capacityneeds;
• Designs and executes plans tooptimize resource allocation and utilization, ensuring efficient operations andmaximum productivity;
• Liaises with otherDepartment of Labor divisions to integrate existing workforce solutions to theFAMLI Division;
• Develops diversity andequity targets for the leadership team and a strategic plan for ensuring therecruitment and retention of a diverse workforce;
• Identifiesopportunities for organizational development, such as leadership development,skills development, and employee engagement;
• Leads FAMLI throughimplementing capacity enhancement initiatives, including process improvementsand technology solutions;
• Monitors and evaluatesthe effectiveness of organizational performance efforts, tracking keyperformance indicators and adjusting strategies as needed;
• Provides guidance andsupport to Division supervisors in identifying and addressing capacity-relatedchallenges;
• Assesses, recommends,and supports delivery of professional development and training programs to meetcapacity needs;
• Identifies capacityconstraints, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies within the organization’soperations, and develops solutions to resolve them;
• Establishes HumanCapital Strategy team goals and standards to meet objectives and oversees theirachievement;
• Determinesorganizational structure and staffing needs of Human Capital Strategy team;
• Plans, coordinates,supervises, and evaluates the work of subordinates; and

Oversees and manages the personnel and financialresources of the Human Capital Strategy team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience : Minimum of 7 years ofprofessional experience, including peopleoperations or human resources.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in hiring, people operations, or human resources in organizationsundergoing rapid growth.
• Strong decision-making and prioritization skills.
• Experience building alignment with stakeholders.
• A history of having generated creative ideas to complex problems andfollowed through on the implementation of solutions.
• An ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.

You’ll fit right in at FAMLI if :

• You value autonomy in your work, strive to achieve mastery in your field, and are energized by a mission-driven organization.
• You’re a strong and inclusive leader who loves helping teams grow to meet difficult challenges.
• You’re an excellent collaborator .
• You are excited about solving complex human and organizational issues.
• You’re an organized person who has experience coordinating complex projects.

You’re great at delegating ownership to capable people.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Allcandidates are subject to a background check against files maintained by theDivision of Unemployment Insurance (Labor / DUI) to determine whether any moniesare owed to Labor / DUI as a result of unemployment insurance overpayment / fraud.

Any unpaid debt may have an impact on whether or not a candidate is offeredemployment.

SELECTION PROCESS

All information concerning thequalifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript,certificate, etc.

must be submitted and received by the closing date.Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications thatmeet minimum and / or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiringunit for interview selection.

Units will select those candidates most closelydemonstrating the qualifications for interview. Aresume and cover letter are strongly encouraged for this position.

Please upload one Word or PDF file that includes yourcombined cover letter and resume in the college transcript upload functionunder the Other tab.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The assessment may consist of a rating ofyour education, training, and experience related to the requirements of theposition.

It is important that you provide complete and accurate information onyour application. A technical interview my also be included in the process.