Human Resources Associate

Towson University; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Towson University is seeking a detail-oriented HR Records Clerk to process and maintain employee records and HR documentation across multiple systems. The role supports onboarding, audits, and inquiries, ensuring accurate processing of HR transactions.

Candidates should bring clerical experience, familiarity with HR policies, and a proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion. The position emphasizes timely, precise data handling and collaboration with HR, Payroll, Benefits,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years clerical experience, one year of which must have involved the application of human resources policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of general human resources practices and procedures; ability to understand and interpret human resources policies and procedures; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact; to execute multiple assignments under specific time constraints with general instructions.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain employee records and HR documentation using systems like PeopleSoft, Taleo, Perceptive Content, and HireRight.
• Research and resolve HR data issues; perform audits to ensure accuracy.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and other departments to verify and process HR transactions.
• Respond to employee inquiries about HR data and processes.
• Support contract processing for new and renewing contractual employees.
• Generate HR reports to support operations and decision-making.
• Assist with onboarding, including adjunct faculty new hire sessions.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical experience

HR policies

Data entry

Confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Responsibilities and Duties

• Process and maintain employee records and HR documentation using systems like PeopleSoft, Taleo, Perceptive Content, and HireRight.
• Research and resolve HR data issues; perform audits to ensure accuracy.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and other departments to verify and process HR transactions.
• Respond to employee inquiries about HR data and processes.
• Support contract processing for new and renewing contractual employees.
• Generate HR reports to support operations and decision-making.
• Assist with onboarding, including adjunct faculty new hire sessions.
• Contribute to HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Three years clerical experience, one year of which must have involved the application of human resources policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of general human resources practices and procedures; ability to understand and interpret human resources policies and procedures; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact; to execute multiple assignments under specific time constraints with general instructions.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience, and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience processing various HR related transactions.

Organization: Operations

Primary Location: Main Campus

Job Posting: Aug 26, 2026