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HRIS Program Lead

Maryland Department of Transportation
$75,475.00 - $117,737.00 Annually
dental insurance, long term disability
United States, Maryland, Baltimore
Apr 09, 2026
Description MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION HRIS Program Lead (Administrator III ) (2588) Career Service Open to all qualified applicants! Are you seeking a job where your work is rewarding and provides excellent benefits? The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) invites you to apply today to be considered for a position that provides customer service to the citizens of Maryland every day. MTA is one of the largest transit systems in the United States and is seeking dynamic and energetic individuals to join the MTA team! The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA), a modal administration within the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), is seeking a highly skilled and motivated HRIS Program Lead to support the ongoing management of their Human Resources Information System (HRIS). This role functions as an individual contributor and functional lead, responsible for managing post-implementation HRIS operations, system enhancements, data integrity, and user adoption across HR, Payroll, and Operations specific to the MTA workforce. Key Responsibilities: HRIS Operations, Optimization & Issue Management Serve as the functional lead for day-to-day HRIS operations supporting MTA Manage post-implementation system optimization, enhancements, and issue resolution Identify opportunities to improve HR processes through better system utilization Enterprise Partnership & HRIS Governance Act as the primary liaison between MTA HR and MDOT Corporate HRIS Represent and advocate for MTA's operational needs in enterprise HRIS decisions Gather, document, and communicate business requirements for system enhancements UAT, Enhancements & Continuous Improvement Coordinate and lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system updates and enhancements Support system enhancements by validating functionality and ensuring alignment with business needs Track defects, coordinate resolutions, and ensure system readiness Data Integrity, Reporting & Executive Insights Lead data integrity initiatives including data cleanup, validation, and audits Develop and maintain HRIS reports and dashboards Analyze workforce data to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies Present HRIS insights and analytics to leadership and executive teams Adoption, Training & Operational Support Drive user adoption through training, job aids, and ongoing support Partner with Employment Services staff to improve transaction accuracy and workflows Serve as a backup resource for HRIS transaction support as needed Provide oversight to temporary staff supporting data cleanup efforts Selective Qualifications Bachelor's degree in human resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field Five (5+) years of progressive experience in HRIS Experience supporting post-implementation HRIS environments Strong experience with UAT coordination and execution Demonstrated experience with data integrity, data cleanup, and HRIS auditing processes Location: Baltimore City Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Experience: Six years of experience in administrative staff or professional work. Five (5) years of experience leading HRIS projects and/or system enhancements.* Selective Qualification recruitments are utilized when the position requires specific or additional bona fide occupational qualifications (knowledge, skill, or ability). No substitution is allowed for a selective qualification. Notes:* Candidates may substitute 30 credit hours from an accredited college or university for each year up to four years of the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. Candidates may substitute the possession of a master's degree from an accredited college or university and one year of experience in administrative staff or professional work for the required experience. 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 to a higher-ranking commissioned officer on a year-for-year basis for the required experience. Licenses & Certifications Employees in this classification are assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland. Additional Information Employees should adhere to all safety rules, policies, regulations, and personal protective equipment requirements to support a safe and healthy working environment. Employees may attend and participate in safety meetings and should report hazards, unsafe acts, near misses, injuries, and accidents immediately to the Office of Safety and supervision. To support a safe and healthy work environment, employees must refrain from willful violations of safety rules and procedures, reckless and negligent behavior, involvement in criminal activities, and the misuse of drugs or alcohol. Failure to adhere to this requirement may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination. May only perform work for which they have the appropriate safety training. To Apply: You must complete a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) application (Form DTS-1) to be considered for this recruitment. Resumes may not be substituted for the application. Consideration for employment may be based solely on the contents of your application; therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant experience in detail and addressing the specific requirements shown above. 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 within MDOT, one of the Transportation Business Units, or the Authority. Note: Applications not completely filled out will not be considered. The selected candidate may be subject to background and reference checks. Employees are subject to the State Substance Abuse Policy to include possible drug testing. It is highly recommended that applications be completed and submitted online by registering at www.mdot.maryland.gov/employment. Make sure you meet the minimum and selective qualifications and follow the instructions on MDOT's Online Employment Center website. Applicants with degrees granted outside of the United States will be required to provide a written evaluation of education documentation by a credentialing organization such as: International Credential Evaluation (WES), https://www.wes.org/ . Reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities will be provided as requested. The Maryland Department of Transportation is not sponsoring new employees in application of the H-18 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. TTY call 711 TTY Users May Also Call Their Telecommunications Relay Service WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER MTA 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, or any other protected status. Issue Date: 04/09/2026