Job No. 157791
- Job Title:
- Coordinator, Human Resources
- Employer:
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University of Maryland-College Park
- Location:
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College Park , MD
- Posting Date:
- 12-Feb-2026
- Description:
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Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
The Office of Administrative Services serves as a vital resource for all units within the Office of International Affairs (OIA), offering support with financial and human resources matters. The team collaborates closely with University Human Resources, Procurement & Business Services, and the Division of Finance. Administrative Services provides direct support for OIA’s cost centers on matters such as talent acquisition, budget, financial operations, and procurement. The cost center plays a key role in developing the annual working budget and ensuring consistent processes and practices throughout the division.
The Human Resources (HR) Coordinator position coordinates various administrative, operational, and human resources functions within the department. This position is responsible for coordinating core HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding and offboarding, position and appointment management, payroll administration, benefits coordination, and personnel records management.
Serving as a key advisor and primary point of contact for staff, managers, and directors, the HR Coordinator ensures accurate processing, regulatory compliance, and consistent application of institutional policies while exercising sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information.
The position works closely with campus partners to interpret policies, resolve complex HR and payroll issues, and implement university HR practices. In addition, the HR Coordinator leads departmental HR operations through training coordination, documentation development, system transactions, and special projects designed to improve efficiency, compliance, and the overall employee experience. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands:
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to lift and carry small parcels, packages and other items, to walk short distances, and drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: One (1) year of professional human resources 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.
- Contact information:
- University of Maryland-College Park
- College Park, MD 20742
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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