University of Maryland
Coordinator, Human Resources
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- Coordinate recruitment, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, position and appointment management, payroll, and benefits administration.
- Serve as primary HR contact for staff, managers, and directors ensuring policy compliance and confidentiality.
- Collaborate with campus partners to interpret HR policies and resolve complex HR and payroll issues.
- Lead training coordination, documentation development, system transactions, and special projects to improve HR operations.
- Required knowledge of HR policies, federal and state laws, and best practices in administration and customer service.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite; experience with Workday preferred.
- Bachelor's degree required; one year of professional HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Preferred certifications: SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent.
- Experience in higher education or regulated environments and knowledge of state HR compliance requirements preferred.
- Salary range: $62,640 - $75,168 with benefits.
Coordinator, Human Resources Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Office of Administrative Services serves as a vital resource for all units within the Office of International Affairs (OIA), offering support with financial and human resources matters. The team collaborates closely with University Human Resources, Procurement & Business Services, and the Division of Finance. Administrative Services provides direct support for OIA's cost centers on matters such as talent acquisition, budget, financial operations, and procurement. The cost center plays a key role in developing the annual working budget and ensuring consistent processes and practices throughout the division.
The Human Resources (HR) Coordinator position coordinates various administrative, operational, and human resources functions within the department. This position is responsible for coordinating core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding and offboarding, position and appointment management, payroll administration, benefits coordination, and personnel records management.
Serving as a key advisor and primary point of contact for staff, managers, and directors, the HR Coordinator ensures accurate processing, regulatory compliance, and consistent application of institutional policies while exercising sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
The position works closely with campus partners to interpret policies, resolve complex HR and payroll issues, and implement university HR practices. In addition, the HR Coordinator leads departmental HR operations through training coordination, documentation development, system transactions, and special projects designed to improve efficiency, compliance, and the overall employee experience. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
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, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
Knowledge of best practices in organization, administration, and customer service.
Knowledge of proper protocol in handling confidential information.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
Skill in analytical and strategic thinking.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to analyze situations and determine the best recourse for response.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
- SHRM-CP, PHR, or equivalent professional human resources certification
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Experience in higher education, public sector, or other regulated environments
- Experience coordinating or overseeing comprehensive human resources operations, including recruitment, onboarding and offboarding, payroll, time and leave administration, and personnel records management
- Knowledge of state human resources policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
- Experience supporting or leading process improvement initiatives related to HR operations or compliance
- Experience using Workday
Required Application Materials:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Three (3) Professional References.
Best Consideration Date: February 27, 2026
Posting Close Date: March 6, 2026
Open Until Filled: No
Licenses/ Certifications: N/A
Physical Demands:
- Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
SVPAAP-OIA Administrative Services
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$62,640 - $75,168
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.
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University's Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.
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