HR and Payroll Associate

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE: Four years clerical experience, three years of which must have involved the application of human resources policies and procedures.

OTHER:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Thorough knowledge of human resources practices and procedures; of basic mathematics including ratios and percentages; of modern office practices, procedures, systems, and equipment. Skill in the use of keyboards, automated systems, computers, and related software to facilitate assigned work; in organizing and executing multiple assignments under specific time constraints. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to understand and interpret human resources policies and procedures; to provide guidance and training to others; to maintain poise and courtesy under pressure; to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact; to accurately perform mathematical computations; to operate standard office equipment.

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.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

N/A

• HCM/Workday proficiency: Experience with Workday or other HCM systems, or relevant payroll experience in a higher education environment, is strongly preferred.
• Bilingual communication skills: Spanish and/or Haitian Creole strongly preferred, with professional fluency in verbal communication and basic written communication. 
• Computer skills: Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• State/University experience: Prior experience working with the State of Maryland or University of Maryland and knowledge of applicable State or University policies.

• Completed Resume
• List of Professional References

• This position requires an on-site presence. May be eligible to work remotely one day per week, once the six month probationary period has been completed successfully. 
• This position is an essential employee related to catastrophic weather, or other emergencies and may be required to come to campus/work remotely when the University is closed. 

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

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.

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.

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