Human Resources Assistant (part-time)

Maryland Rural Development Corporation•Greensboro, MD

4d•$20

About The Position

The Maryland Rural Development Corporation (MRDC) is a private non-profit organization that provides services in response to the needs of rural, low-income households and communities. MRDC serves as Caroline, Cecil, Harford and Kent Counties’ official Community Action Agency. The Human Resources Assistant is detail-oriented and motivated to support MRDC’s HR functions. This entry-level role will assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee record-keeping, and HR compliance. The Human Resources Assistant is passionate about education and nonprofit work, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a mission-driven team.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Ensure HR processes comply with labor laws and nonprofit regulations.
Support the HR team with administrative tasks, such as document preparation and data entry.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with HR software is a plus.
Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Effective written and oral communication experience
Relationship building experience
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to various MRDC locations throughout the sate
Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks as outlined above
Must pass criminal background check and fingerprinting
Must pass all Maryland licensing requirements to include medical evaluation and tuberculosis screening

Responsibilities

Assist with job postings, resume screening, and scheduling interviews.
Coordinate new hire onboarding, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed.
Prepare offer letters, background checks, and orientation materials.
Maintain and update employee records in HR databases and personnel files.
Assist with benefits enrollment, payroll support, and timekeeping.
Answer employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
Help coordinate training sessions, workshops, and employee engagement activities.
Ensure HR processes comply with labor laws and nonprofit regulations.
Assist with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Support the HR team with administrative tasks, such as document preparation and data entry.
Assure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained
Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with others
Comes to work promptly every day
Works under stress and meets all deadlines
OTHER DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned.