Manager

Usmd; College Park, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park seeks a Manager of Human Resources for the School of Public Policy. The role leads HR operations across recruitment, faculty appointments, contract administration, payroll coordination, and immigration processes, while guiding policy development and staff engagement.

Successful candidates will bring supervisory experience, knowledge of faculty affairs, and strong project management and stakeholder skills to drive compliance, efficiency, and strategic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of professional experience with at least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role.
• Experience in higher education or academic environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee recruitment, faculty appointments, and contract administration.
• Coordinate payroll, immigration processes, and compliance with university policies.
• Develop internal HR policies, workflows, and staff engagement initiatives.
• Partner with School leadership and central offices to align HR operations with strategic priorities.

Skills

Higher education experience

Faculty affairs processes

Immigration knowledge

Supervisory experience

HR operations & compliance

Workflow design

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Google Workspace

Job description

Job Description Summary Organization's Summary Statement:

The Manager, Human Resources serves as the lead HR professional for the School of Public Policy, overseeing the full lifecycle of human resources operations while also supporting faculty affairs and select operational functions. This role provides both strategic and operational HR leadership, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with University policies. The position partners closely with School of Public Policy leadership, Faculty Affairs, and central university offices to manage recruitment, faculty appointments, contract administration, payroll coordination, immigration processes, and administrative operations, while also leading the development of internal policies, workflows, and staff engagement initiatives that support the Center’s strategic and operational priorities.

Preferences:

• Experience in higher education or academic/research environments
• Experience with faculty affairs processes and academic appointments
• Knowledge of immigration processes (H-1B, J-1)
• Supervisory experience
• HR operations and compliance expertise
• Knowledge of faculty affairs and academic personnel processes
• Process improvement and workflow design
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across HR, faculty affairs, and operations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: Three (3) years or more years of professional experience and one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or lead role.
• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of written and oral communication, including methods for adapting communication style to different audiences.
• Knowledge of documentation standards, procedures, and best practices for ensuring consistent and accurate team deliverables.
• Knowledge of office productivity software such as Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace.
• Skill in leading presentations and conducting training sessions for large groups.
• Skill in collaborating effectively with Managers, Assistant Directors, and Directors to identify and resolve problems, implement improvements, and address ongoing issues.
• Skill in coaching and mentoring team members to enhance performance, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development.
• Ability to define deadlines, manage workloads, and maintain quality standards for deliverables.
• Ability to comprehend and navigate complex interpersonal situations, applying empathy and discretion when addressing conflicts or sensitive matters.
• Ability to implement and uphold documentation standards and procedures across all team functions.

Additional Job Details Preferences:

• Experience in higher education or academic/research environments
• Experience with faculty affairs processes and academic appointments
• Knowledge of immigration processes (H-1B, J-1)
• Supervisory experience
• HR operations and compliance expertise
• Knowledge of faculty affairs and academic personnel processes
• Process improvement and workflow design
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across HR, faculty affairs, and operations
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover letter
• List of three professional references

Best Consideration Date: September 3, 2026 Open Until Filled: yes

Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position Financial Disclosure Required No For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department PLCY-School of Public Policy Worker Sub-Type Staff Regular Salary Range $84,960 - $93,952

Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

Background Checks Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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The University of Maryland, College Park is the state's flagship university and one of the nation's preeminent public research universities. A global leader in research, entrepreneurship and innovation, the university is home to more than 40,700 students, 14,000 faculty and staff, and 388,000 alumni all dedicated to the pursuit of Fearless Ideas. Located just outside Washington, D.C., we discover and share new knowledge every day through our renowned research enterprise and programs in academics, the arts and athletics. And we are committed to social entrepreneurship as the nation’s first “Do Good” campus.