HR & Payroll Operations Specialist

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park seeks an HR & Payroll Coordinator to provide operational support for HR and payroll administration. This role includes processing HR transactions in Workday, maintaining employee records, and coordinating onboarding activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of professional HR or payroll experience. Strong knowledge of HR policies and payroll functions is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of professional human resources or payroll experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and labor laws.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Responsibilities

• Process HR transactions in Workday, including hires and additional pay entries.
• Maintain records and ensure completeness of personnel documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding processes for new employees.

Skills

Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures

Knowledge of payroll functions

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products

Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments

Ability to analyze situations and determine the best recourse for response

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

The University of Maryland, College Park seeks an HR & Payroll Coordinator to provide operational support for HR and payroll administration. This role includes processing HR transactions in Workday, maintaining employee records, and coordinating onboarding activities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of professional HR or payroll experience. Strong knowledge of HR policies and payroll functions is essential for success in this role.