University of Maryland
UHR Employment Compliance Specialist
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College Park, MD
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Full-Time
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$65K - $78K
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Compliance
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July 1st, 2026
Edtech.com's Summary
University of Maryland College Park (UMCP) is hiring a UHR Employment Compliance Specialist. The specialist manages the institution's compliance with employment authorization, onboarding, immigration requirements, and the campus-wide financial disclosure program, while responding to related inquiries and administering background checks.
Highlights
- Serves as subject matter expert on I-9 and E-Verify compliance program management.
- Administers the background check program and adjudicates findings.
- Manages the campus-wide financial disclosure program as mandated by Maryland State Ethics Commission.
- Responds to legal inquiries on sexual misconduct and child abuse related to former employees.
- Requires knowledge of federal and state employment eligibility regulations, EEO principles, affirmative action, and background check standards.
- Skills in interpreting complex employment compliance regulations, conducting audits, analyzing HR data, and communicating regulatory information effectively.
- Must exercise sound judgment in handling sensitive compliance information and recommending process improvements.
- Education requirement: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; experience requirement: three years in HR compliance or related areas.
- Salary range is $65,000 to $78,000 annually, with benefits as detailed via provided link.
- Position requires successful completion of a background check and employment eligibility verification.
UHR Employment Compliance Specialist Full Description
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
This position administers and continually advances institutional compliance with federally mandated employment authorization and onboarding requirements, immigration requirements, and state-required financial disclosure, for which errors may expose the university to civil penalties, loss of federal funding eligibility, audit findings, or reputational risk.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Serves as the central subject matter expert and manages the I-9 and E-Verify compliance program.
Responsibility for the administration of the background check program.
Responsibility for the campus-wide financial disclosure program as required by the Maryland State Ethics Commission.
Responds to inquiries related to sexual misconduct and child abuse regarding former employees within the time frames allotted by law.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Licenses/ Certifications:
This position administers and continually advances institutional compliance with federally mandated employment authorization and onboarding requirements, immigration requirements, and state-required financial disclosure, for which errors may expose the university to civil penalties, loss of federal funding eligibility, audit findings, or reputational risk.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Serves as the central subject matter expert and manages the I-9 and E-Verify compliance program.
Responsibility for the administration of the background check program.
Responsibility for the campus-wide financial disclosure program as required by the Maryland State Ethics Commission.
Responds to inquiries related to sexual misconduct and child abuse regarding former employees within the time frames allotted by law.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Licenses/ Certifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of human resources compliance, human resources operations, or employment eligibility verification.
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.
Experience: Three (3) years of professional human resources experience in the areas of human resources compliance, human resources operations, or employment eligibility verification.
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, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of federal and state employment eligibility and compliance regulations, including I-9 requirements, E-Verify processes, and USCIS documentation standards.
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles, affirmative action compliance requirements, and related federal hiring guidelines in a higher education setting.
Knowledge of background check adjudication standards, regulatory constraints (EEOC guidance), and confidentiality requirements related to employment screening.
Skill in interpreting and applying complex employment compliance regulations to HR operational processes and resolving system-related issues (e.g., I-9/E-Verify cases).
Skill in conducting compliance audits, analyzing HR data, and identifying risks, gaps, and corrective actions in employment eligibility and hiring processes.
Skill in communicating technical regulatory information clearly and effectively to campus stakeholders and HR partners with varying levels of expertise.
Ability to independently research, interpret, and apply federal and state regulatory guidance to ensure institutional compliance with employment laws.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in adjudicating background checks and handling sensitive employee and compliance-related information.
Ability to identify compliance risks and recommend process improvements while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to strict regulatory timelines.
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) principles, affirmative action compliance requirements, and related federal hiring guidelines in a higher education setting.
Knowledge of background check adjudication standards, regulatory constraints (EEOC guidance), and confidentiality requirements related to employment screening.
Skill in interpreting and applying complex employment compliance regulations to HR operational processes and resolving system-related issues (e.g., I-9/E-Verify cases).
Skill in conducting compliance audits, analyzing HR data, and identifying risks, gaps, and corrective actions in employment eligibility and hiring processes.
Skill in communicating technical regulatory information clearly and effectively to campus stakeholders and HR partners with varying levels of expertise.
Ability to independently research, interpret, and apply federal and state regulatory guidance to ensure institutional compliance with employment laws.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion in adjudicating background checks and handling sensitive employee and compliance-related information.
Ability to identify compliance risks and recommend process improvements while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and adherence to strict regulatory timelines.
Additional Job Details
Preferences:
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter , List of References
Best Consideration Date: July 15th , 2026
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
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.
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
VPA-University Human Resources
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$65,000-$78,000
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 Statement
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.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
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