HR Operations Specialist II | Payroll & Onboarding

umd; Maryland; On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition remission

Paid holidays

Job summary

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) HR Office seeks a full-time Human Resources Associate II to support day-to-day HR operations. The role reports to the Associate Director and offers competitive benefits in Maryland.

Responsibilities include payroll distribution, vendor payments via Workday, onboarding coordination, and maintaining confidential personnel records. Requires 4 years clerical experience with HR policy exposure and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years clerical experience, with at least three applying HR policies.
• One to three years administrative or office support experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with HR information systems such as Workday.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Human Resources staff and management.
• Oversee bi-weekly payroll check distribution process.
• Process payments to vendors through Workday and other university systems.
• Answer telephone calls, emails, and visitor inquiries regarding HR services and procedures.
• Maintain confidential employee personnel files and electronic records.
• Coordinate onboarding and orientation activities for new employees.
• Maintain HR databases and enter employee information accurately.
• Process personnel actions, employment forms, and other HR documentation.
• Order and maintain office supplies and equipment inventory.
• Assist with payroll-related documentation and recordkeeping.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Workday

Job description

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) HR Office seeks a full-time Human Resources Associate II to support day-to-day HR operations. The role reports to the Associate Director and offers competitive benefits in Maryland.

Responsibilities include payroll distribution, vendor payments via Workday, onboarding coordination, and maintaining confidential personnel records. Requires 4 years clerical experience with HR policy exposure and strong MS Office skills.