Senior Human Resources Analyst

Senior Human Resources Analyst

Salary

$90,627.00 - $123,000.00 Annually

Location

FIRE - Largo, MD

Job Type

Probationary FT

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

10720

Department

Fire-EMS Department

Division

Human Resources Division

Opening Date

07/17/2026

Closing Date

7/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

50069036

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Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the Countys residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince Georges County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince Georges County Fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is currently seeking qualified, experienced and motivated applicants to fill a Senior Human Resources Analyst (Human Resources Analyst 3H) position, grade H24, in the HSMS/Human Resources Division.

About the Position

The Senior Human Resources Analyst serves as a key member of the Human Resources team, providing comprehensive HR generalist support for the Fire/EMS Department. This position is responsible for managing and advising on a wide range of HR functions, including recruitment, classification, employee relations, performance management, and specialized reporting. The role ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies while supporting the unique operational needs of a public safety workforce. Additionally, the Senior HR Analyst will serve as backup support for the promotional examination process as well as new recruit planning and onboarding, ensuring continuity of critical HR operations. This position is considered essential.

About the Agency

The mission of the Prince George's County Fire and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Department is to serve our communities with excellence by providing the highest quality of risk reduction, fire suppression, rescue, emergency medical, and all-hazards response services to enhance the quality of life in Prince George's County.

Examples of Work

Core HR Operations

• Coordinate and oversee the full lifecycle of personnel actions, including promotion, separation, and other HR transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely submission in accordance with County policies, collective bargaining agreements, and regulatory requirements.
• Review, and validate personnel transactions to include reclassifications, special assignments, salary adjustments, resolving discrepancies and coordinating corrective actions.
• Ensure accuracy of personnel documentation by conducting quality reviews, verifying required supporting materials, and coordinating corrections with supervisors and HR staff.
• Advise supervisors and employees on HR policies, labor agreements, and conflict resolution.
• Investigate workplace concerns, document findings, and recommend appropriate action in collaboration with HR leadership.
• Promote positive labor-management relationships within a 24/7 emergency services environment.

Classification, Compensation & Performance Management

• Conduct classification and reclassification studies to ensure positions align with organizational structure and pay practices.
• Analyze internal salary data to ensure compensation recommendations follow County policies and established standards.
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on classification standards and procedures.
• Support the implementation of performance management systems, including evaluations, goal setting, and improvement plans.
• Train supervisors on effective feedback and coaching strategies.

Reporting & Workforce Analytics

• Track performance data and recommend process improvements.
• Develop and deliver specialized reports to support workforce planning, compliance, and operational decision-making.
• Monitor HR metrics (turnover, staffing levels, overtime, disciplinary actions, etc.) to identify trends and solutions.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and local reporting requirements.
• Provide day-to-day support for organizational structure changes and updates as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet all minimum qualifications listed below to be eligible for additional consideration:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in the Human Resources/Personnel Management, Organizational Development, Business/Public Management, Psychology, Public Administration or closely related field
• Two (2) year of professional level human resources experience

An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be accepted.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A minimum of three (3) years of professional-level human resources experience providing consultative human resources support

• A minimum of two (2) years of experience working in public safety human resources and collective bargaining environments

• Considerable knowledge of the following applications:

• Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, etc.)

• SAP

• Kronos

• NEOGOV

• Possession of an SPHR, PHR, IPMA-CS, or equivalent professional human resources certification

• Effective oral and written communication principles and practices including public relations and public speaking

• Research methods and report preparation and presentation

• Understanding of supervisory and training principles, best management practices, methods, and techniques

• Applying program/project management techniques and principles

• Experience auditing and preparing comprehensive narrative and statistical reports

EACH APPLICANT MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION

Additional Information

Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates: August 3-7, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location: Largo, MD

Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):

• Work in a standard office environment with occasional field visits to Fire/EMS stations.
• Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
• Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
• Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
• Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee support a 24/7 emergency services department. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Eligibility to Work: Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS: If you are a current Prince Georges County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince Georges County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information:

The Prince George's County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31.

A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse.

Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent.

The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services).

New employees must enroll in the County's health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire.

After enrolling in the County's benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Prince George's County is proud to offer employees an attractive and comprehensive benefits program, including the following:

• Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Long & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dependent Care Assistance Program
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick) 13 Paid Holidays Retirement Benefits

• Defined Benefit Pension Plan

• Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%

• Supplemental Pension Plan

• Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%

• 457(b)

• 403(b)

Employee Discounts Employee Assistance Program Voluntary Benefits

• Critical Illness
• Whole Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

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IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE: I acknowledge and understand that my responses to the supplemental questions must align with the information provided under the Work Experience and Education sections of my application. My responses to the questions below and the information provided under Work Experience and Education will determine if I meet all minimum qualifications for the position. I understand that attaching a resume does not fulfill the requirement to complete the application and answer all questions. While I am encouraged to attach a resume, I understand that only information provided in my application will be used to evaluate my experience and education for this opportunity.

• Yes
• No

02

Are you a current fulltime merit employee of Prince Georges County Government?

• No
• Yes

03

Which best describes your highest level of education completed?

• I do not have a High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or G.E.D
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or JD
• Doctorate/PHD

04

What best describes your degree or college major/field of study?

• Human Resources/Personnel Management
• Organizational Development
• Business/Public Management
• Public Administration
• Psychology
• Other Related Field
• Other Unrelated Field
• I do not have a college degree

05

How many years of professional level human resources experience do you have?

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 Year
• 2 Years
• 3 Years
• 4 Years
• 5 Years
• 6 Years
• 7 years
• 8 years or more

06

Please explain your experience to question "5" as well as list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted and will result in your application being disqualified. If you do not have any experience, please put N/A.

07

Do you have professional human resources experience working in public safety or a collective bargaining environment?

• No
• Yes

08

Please explain your experience to question "7" as well as list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" or left blank will not be accepted and will result in your application being disqualified. If you do not have any experience, please put N/A.

09

Do you have public sector or government human resource experience?

• Yes
• No

10

Do you have an SPHR, PHR, IPMA-CS, or equivalent professional human resources certification?

• Yes
• No

11

Please select which applications you have experience with:

• Microsoft Office Applications (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• SAP
• Kronos
• NEOGOV
• Other Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• I do not have any of the above experience

12

Do you have experience preparing and auditing comprehensive narrative and statistical reports?

• Yes
• No

13

Describe your experience conducting classification or reclassification studies, analyzing compensation data, or providing guidance on position classification. This question is required. Do not say "see resume" as this answer will not be accepted. If you do not have this experience, please type "N/A" or "No Experience".

14

Describe your experience developing and implementing effective job postings, recruitment sourcing plans in partnership with hiring supervisors, screening applications, maintaining candidate communications, assisting with interview processes, responding to hiring questions and troubleshooting issues, referring to job(s) listed in your application/resume. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided. "See Resume" will not be considered an acceptable answer.

15

This position is designated as essential. Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Prince Georges County Government

Address 1400 McCormick Drive, Suite 159

Largo, Maryland, 20774

Phone 301-883-6330

301-883-6330

Website http://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/