Talent Acquisition Analyst (TE)
Maryland Department of TransportationDescription
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MARYLAND TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION
Talent Acquisition Analyst (TE) (2366)
This is a temporary employment (TE) opportunity, one-year employment.
Are you ready to take on a career where your work directly impacts the lives of thousands of Marylanders every day? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving real-time challenges, and feel motivated by meaningful public service?
If so, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) wants you on our team.
The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Talent Acquisition Analyst (TE) to support the MTA Office of Human Resources. The Talent Acquisition Analyst (TE)will assist with full-cycle recruitment efforts, including sourcing, screening, and recommending qualified candidates in compliance with MTA policies and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations. This position requires the ability to effectively prioritize a high-volume workload to meet established hiring timelines and organizational goals.Additionally, the role demands strong relationship management skills to collaborate with hiring managers, administrative leadership, HR teams, and various MDOT offices to drive recruitment strategies and support workforce planning initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage full-cycle recruitment for a high volume of vacancies across multiple departments.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to attract qualified and diverse candidate pools.
Ensure compliance with all applicable employment laws, regulations, and internal policies.
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and provide strategic recruitment guidance.
Track and manage vacancies to ensure alignment with hiring timelines and organizational priorities.
Utilize applicant tracking systems and data tools to monitor recruitment metrics and improve processes.
Prepare reports, dashboards, and status updates for leadership on hiring activity and outcomes.
Coordinate and facilitate interviews, candidate communications, and selection processes.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Preferred Qualifications:
The current vacancy exists in Baltimore, MD (Baltimore City).- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Three (3) or more years of experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or vacancy management.
- Experience managing full-cycle recruitment processes.
- Strong knowledge of employment laws and recruitment best practices.
- Experience working in a public sector or unionized environment.
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (e.g., NEOGOV, Workday, or similar).
- Strong analytical skills with experience using data to drive recruitment decisions.
- Experience supporting high-volume or hard-to-fill recruitment efforts.
Qualifications
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Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional HR work in the areas of either job analysis, job evaluation, salary administration, employee recruitment and selection, employment services and benefits, employer-employee relations, HR program evaluation, or HR policy formulation. One (1) year of this experience must have included job application screening and sourcing candidates using NeoGov or other applicant tracking software.
*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:
1. Thirty graduate semester credits from a college or university in the fields of HR administration, business administration, public administration, statistics, tests and measurements, or psychology may be substituted for one year of experience.
2. Paraprofessional HR experience or professional HR management work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
3. Candidates may substitute equivalent U.S. Armed Forces military service experience on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of the required education.
Licenses & Certifications
Employees in this classification may be 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
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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.
Selected candidates may be subject to background and reference checks.
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.
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Issue Date: 04/17/26