HR & Payroll Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: One (1) year of professional human resources or payroll experience. 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 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.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

Additional Information: UMD will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.

Required Application Materials:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References

Best Consideration Date: April 18, 2026

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled: Yes

Job Risks

Financial Disclosure Required

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Benefits Summary

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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.

EEO Statement

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

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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