Human Resources Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Human Resources (HR), the Human Resources Coordinator serves as a member of the College of Information HR team by coordinating and administering HR functions, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, and fostering a positive workplace environment.

Physical Demands: N/A

Preferences:

● Experience working with HR processing and support in higher education, in general, and

UMD in particular (including, but not limited to supporting HR/payroll/benefits for

faculty, staff, and student positions)

● Knowledge of and experience working with UMD’s HRIS, and Benefits Systems

(Workday, eTerp, PHR, etc.)

● Knowledge of and experience supporting benefit processing and coordination.

● Experience establishing and tracking HR/benefits metrics, such as time-to-fill,

time-to-hire, and time-to-resolution.

● Masters degree in Human Resources or a field (I/O Psychology, Business Administration)

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One (1) year of professional human resources experience.

Other:

Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.

Ability to analyze situations and determine the best recourse for response.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Cover Letter and Resume

Best Consideration Date: January 31, 2025

Posting Close Date: February 7, 2025

Open Until Filled: No

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

INFO-College of Information Studies

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$65,500 - $70,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO/AA Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.

Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ Welcome!

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.

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