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.   

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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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Classification and Compensation
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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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Retirement
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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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Benefits
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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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Pay Schedules
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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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Union Contracts
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To navigate to Howard County's union contracts please click the button below.

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Employee Manual
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To navigate to Howard County's Employee Manual please click the button below.

Boards/Commissions
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Personnel Board
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To navigate to the website dedicated to the Howard County Personnel Board, please click the button below.

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