Office of Human Resources
About
The Howard County Office of Human Resources (OHR) serves the employees of Howard County Government, and residents of Howard County Maryland, via the development and implementation of innovative and effective human capital management strategies and techniques. OHR works in partnership with management across Howard County Government to assist individual departments and offices in the accomplishment of departmental missions, goals, and objectives. Our office is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a skilled and highly productive workforce capable of meeting the needs of Howard County’s growing population, and serving the retirees of Howard County after their years of dedicated service.
Career Opportunities
If you are interested in career opportunities with Howard County Government please visit us at our careers website.
Areas of the Office of Human Resources
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The Classification and Compensation unit administers the Howard County class plan and an associated pay schedules. Learn more about our area by clicking the button below.
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The Retirement unit maintains two defined benefit retirement plans for their employees: one for the general employees including correctional officers, and the other for police officers and firefighters. This unit is committed to enhancing the understanding of the plan benefits while providing quality service to our members as they move to and through retirement.
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The Benefits unit is responsible for the administration of Howard County's comprehensive health benefits plans.
Resources
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You can navigate to Howard County Governments navigate to Howard County Governments pay schedules by clicking the button below.
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To navigate to Howard County's union contracts please click the button below.
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To navigate to Howard County's Employee Manual please click the button below.
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Howard County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The County prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
We value the unique contributions of every employee, including individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process or post-hire, please contact the County’s Office of Human Resources. Please see the contact information based on the appropriate stage of employment.
Reasonable Accommodations During the Hiring Process
If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or other portions of the hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources via phone or email. Individual determinations regarding reasonable accommodation requests will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
Phone: (410) 313-2035 or (410) 313-3457
Email: Hiringpreference@howardcountymd.gov
Reasonable Accommodations Once Hired
Qualified individuals with disabilities may request considerations for reasonable accommodations to assist with carrying out the essential functions of their position. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation should contact the Office of Human Resources via phone or email.
Phone: (410) 313-3455 or (410) 313-3235
Email: ADA-FMLA@HowardCountyMD.gov
Boards/Commissions
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To navigate to the website dedicated to the Howard County Personnel Board, please click the button below.
Upcoming Events
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There are no events currently scheduled at this time.