HR & Payroll Business Operations Manager

University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB); Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking an HR & Payroll Business Operations Manager for the School of Dentistry. This hybrid role involves managing payroll operations, advising on HR matters, and supervising staff. UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package and values work/life balance.

Benefits

Generous paid leave package

Tuition remission for employees and dependents

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Five years of business-related experience required, with two years in HR and payroll.
• Supervisory experience involving personnel recruitment and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll operations and HR-related matters.
• Supervise two Business Operations Specialists.
• Provide guidance on family and medical leave, ADA, and parental leave.

Skills

Employee and Labor Relations

HR and Payroll

Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

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The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) is currently seeking a Business Operations Manager (HR & Payroll) for the School of Dentistry. The School of Dentistry has a centralized HR and Payroll office responsible for a full range of human resource services and payroll processing functions. This position will be charged with managing payroll operations and will also help to manage and support HR-related matters.

The School has nearly 400 active employees, including 140 full-time faculty members.

Interested candidates should upload a cover letter and resume into the job portal when submitting an application.

This is a Hybrid position, eligible for two (2) telework days per week. This role is designated as an essential employee.

Benefits (Exempt Regular)

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Primary Duties

• Manage and resolve UMSOD employee and labor relations matters based on allocated departments, including policy interpretation; conduct internal investigations. Advise faculty and staff and provide recommendations. Manage grievance processes. Report findings and recommendations to the Director of HR and Payroll. Partner with Campus HR Employee and Labor Relations.
• Provide guidance to UMSOD employees regarding family and medical leave, ADA, and parental leave.
• Manage the overall day-to-day operations of the UMSOD payroll including payroll processing, payroll reconciliation, commitment accounting, payroll adjustments, overpayments, leave adjustments, and timesheets. Responsible for processing, tracking, monitoring, and auditing SOD Monthly paper timesheets for fellows. Establish appropriate checks and balances to ensure payroll and timesheet compliance and accuracy. Generates various reconciliation and system reports. Partners with Campus Financial Services Payroll office to ensure proper reconciliation and payroll compliance.
• Serve as an advisor on various human resources and payroll operations.
• May assist leadership with setting strategic HR and payroll goals and objectives.
• Responsible for managing, reviewing, and analyzing human resource transactions such as FML, parental leave, advance sick leave, accident leave, etc.
• Interpret SOD and UMB policies, such as FMLA, advance sick leave, etc., to determine the appropriate course of action related to HR transactions and payroll processing.
• Ensure HR transactions and data are accurate, identify inaccuracies and errors, and take appropriate action to rectify them. Approve various HR transactions in the system.
• Apply and communicate HR policies and practices and problem resolution support and escalate to UMSOD leadership and Campus HR as needed.
• Manage various HR transaction logs, audits, and leave accrual reports.
• Supervision of two Business Operations Specialists. Responsible for hiring and retaining staff, career coaching, professional development, and performance reviews.
• Manage faculty and staff job postings on the UMSOD website.
• Serve as back-up to the Director of Human Resources and Payroll, serve as back-up on faculty and staff recruitments.
• May serve on various UMSOD and campus-wide committees and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Education: Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, finance, marketing, accounting, human resources, or other related field.

Experience: Five (5) years of business-related experience required for the position, with at least two (2) years' experience in human resources and payroll, finance, facility operations, or research administration.

Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of direct management responsibilities that involves personnel recruitment, training, and professional development related to position.

Preferred

• Employee and Labor Relations experience
• HR and Payroll experience
• Experience in higher education
• PeopleSoft experience
  
  

Other: Related experience may be substituted for minimum education.

Hiring Range: $94,500 - $107,000, Commensurate with education and experience

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Talent Recruitment department at [e-mail].

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [e-mail]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this link UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination.

Job

Reg or CII Exempt Staff

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time

Shift

Day Job

Financial Disclosure

No

Organization

School of Dentistry - Office of the Dean

Job Posting

May 8, 2025

Unposting Date

May 22, 2025, 10:59:00 PM

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Higher Education

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