Coordinator, Human Resources

University of Maryland

College Park (MD)

On-site

USD 60,880 - 73,056

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

University of Maryland in College Park seeks an HR Coordinator to support hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and HR reporting within the Division of IT's Business Support Services.

The role involves entering postings, drafting contracts, guiding managers through onboarding, and ensuring compliance with policies while handling confidential information. It is primarily in-person with limited telework and may require some evenings or weekends.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
One year of professional HR experience.
1+ years of Workday HCM experience (preferred).
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

Responsibilities

Support HR functions across the division, including hiring, onboarding, offboarding and data management.
Lead hiring processes, enter postings, draft contracts and offer letters.
Guide managers through onboarding and offboarding processes and HR system navigation.
Generate and analyze HR reports, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
Coordinate new employee orientation sessions for staff and affiliates.

Skills

HR policies knowledge

Data management

Attention to detail

Communication

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Adobe Sign

Job description

Job Description Summary

Organizational Summary Statement:

The Business Support Services unit of the Division of IT is looking to hire a Human Resources Coordinator. This position will report directly to the Human Resources Manager.

Responsibilities will include supporting HR functions across the Division, which comprises approximately 300 staff, 250 student workers and 150 unpaid affiliates. The Coordinator will assist with hiring, on-boarding, off-boarding, and data management.

The HR Coordinator will lead all aspects of hiring, on/off-boarding and HR reporting including but not limited to:

Entry of positions and postings in the hiring system
Drafting, routing and filing contracts and offer letters
Conducting new employee orientation sessions for staff (regular exempt, regular non-exempt, Contingent 2, Contingent 1, and Graduate Assistants)
Tracking and managing processes and timelines related to hiring and on/off-boarding
Coaching managers through the onboarding and offboarding process
Providing guidance in navigating Workday to managers and employees
Creating and updating HR manuals, policies, and procedures
Ensuring compliance with labor laws, University and Divisional policies.
Regularly generating and manipulating data for various HR reports

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, an excellent communicator and have high levels of organization, as well the skill to multitask in a fast past large division. Strong attention to detail skills and analytically driven. Also the ability to prioritize and self-motivate in an extremely rapid productive environment. Must have a desire to be a team player and participate in continuous improvement and process innovation activities. Additionally, the ideal candidate proactively troubleshoots for solutions and anticipates possible foreseeable obstacles. Should possess a high level of professionalism and leadership capabilities. This is a primarily in-person position with limited telework.

This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.

May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.

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:

Demonstrated basic knowledge of HR regulations, policies, and procedures.
1+ years of Workday HCM experience
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive personnel information with discretion.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and/or Google Apps (Docs, Sheets and Slides)
Proficient in Adobe Sign

Additional Information:

Please note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.

Visa Sponsorship Information:

DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Remote Work:

This position may be eligible for some telework, but that will be dependent on projects and needs of the project/department. There will be a regular in-office requirement.

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three References

Best Consideration Date:

08/14/2026

Posting Close Date:

Open Until Filed

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Department

DIT-BSS-Business Support Services

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$60,880.00 - $73,056.00

Benefits Summary

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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 regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. 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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