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University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 1 month ago

Human Resource and Payroll Coordinator

University of Maryland College Park

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$63K/yr - $70K/yr

1+ years exp

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking a Human Resource and Payroll Coordinator to provide comprehensive HR, payroll, travel, and administrative support. This role involves managing the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate payroll processing, and maintaining essential workflows while exercising confidentiality and independent judgment.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Managing all aspects of the employee lifecycle

Ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing

Coordinating travel

Maintaining essential administrative and operational workflows

Handling sensitive information related to employee relations, labor matters, recruitment, compensation, and benefit

Delivering consistent and responsive service to employees, managers, and University Partners

Supporting the efficient functioning of the office and contributing to a positive employee experience

Qualification

Human Resources ExperiencePayroll FunctionsWorkday KnowledgeMicrosoft OfficeOnboarding ProcessesAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

One (1) year of professional human resources or payroll experience

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 of human resources policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable human resources related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances

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

Preferred

Higher Education Experience preferred

Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all constituents of a university community, and understanding of Workday, and knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local government regulations and equal opportunity policies preferred

Experience with onboarding processes and I-9 compliance

Aptitude for balancing multiple priorities with strong organization, time management, and prioritization skills preferred

Must be a self-starter, comfortable working in a busy and time deadline-oriented office. Computer literacy and technical aptitude are preferred

Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Ability to operate/work independently