Human Resources Associate I

University of Maryland Global Campus; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Salisbury University is seeking a Human Resources Associate I to serve as the first point of contact for the HR Office and perform front desk administrative duties supporting HR functions, communications, file management, and HRIS data processing.

The role includes assisting the AVP with scheduling and calendar management, plus involvement in special projects. A strong customer-service mindset and the ability to handle confidential information are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service with ability to multi-task.
• Understanding of general HR practices and procedures.
• Strong written and oral communication with discretion in handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact for the HR Office.
• Perform front desk administrative duties for HR functions.
• Assist AVP with calendar and schedule; support special projects.
• Support communications, file management, and HRIS data processing.

Skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Effective communication

Discretion and tact

Office etiquette

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Job Posting:

JR102191 Human Resources Associate I (Open)

Department:

Human Resources Office, PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

09-18-2026

Close Date:

$22.41 - $25.00

Job Description:

Job Summary

Under general supervision, thispositionserves as the first point of contact for the Human Resources Office and performs front desk administrativeduties in support of all HRfunctions. Those functions include communications, file management, total rewards, employee experience, compliance, and data processing for human resources information systems (HRIS). Additionally, the incumbent will directly assist the AVP of the department with their schedule and calendar along with other related special projects.

Authority and Accountability

This position reports directly to the AVP of Human Resources.

Required/Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years clerical experience, one year of which must have involved the application of human resources policies and procedures.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to multi-task. Working knowledge of general human resources practices and procedures; of business English, spelling, grammar and punctuation; of modern office practices, procedures, systems and equipment. Ability to understand and interpret human resources policies and procedures; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to maintain poise and courtesy under pressure; to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact; to organize and execute multiple assignments under specific time constraints with general instructions; to perform mathematical computations; to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

OTHER:

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

College degree

Having worked previously in Higher Education or a like role

Familiar with onboarding new employees

Additional Job Information:

The position is a full-time, non-exempt state role with comprehensive benefits.

Salisbury University (SU) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. SU is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.