Employment Services Coordinator

Maryland Department of Transportation • Baltimore City, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) is seeking an Employment Services Coordinator. This role supports the MTA’s Employment Services function by coordinating the transition of selected candidates from Recruitment & Examinations through pre-boarding and into employment. The position serves as a key point of coordination between Employment Services and Recruitment & Examinations to ensure required candidate information, documentation, approvals, and employment-related requirements are received and processed accurately and within established timeframes. The Employment Services Coordinator monitors pre-boarding activities, follows up on outstanding requirements, identifies missing or incomplete information, and works collaboratively with Recruitment, candidates, hiring managers, and other HR stakeholders to address issues that may affect processing or anticipated start dates. The position also supports onboarding and other Employment Services activities necessary to facilitate a smooth and timely transition into employment.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a high school equivalency certificate.
• Three years' experience in administrative or professional work.
• Two (2) years of experience coordinating or conducting pre-boarding and/or onboarding activities within an HR environment.
• Possession of a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the state of Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the transition of selected candidates from Recruitment & Examinations to Employment Services, ensuring required documentation, approvals, and candidate information are received timely and in accordance with established hiring and pre-boarding processes.
• Monitor candidate pre-boarding status, follow up on outstanding requirements, identify potential delays, and communicate timely updates to appropriate stakeholders.
• Review pre-boarding and employment documentation for accuracy and completeness and coordinate follow-up or corrective action when discrepancies or missing information are identified.
• Confirm required pre-employment steps and supporting documentation have been satisfactorily completed before candidates advance through the Employment Services and onboarding process.
• Serve as a primary point of coordination between Employment Services and Recruitment & Examinations regarding candidate status, outstanding requirements, process updates, and routine hiring-related matters.
• Maintain accurate tracking tools, reports, records, and documentation related to candidate pre-boarding, onboarding, and Employment Services activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED