Human Resources Coordinator-2

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science

12d•$65,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) is seeking two qualified Human Resources professionals to provide customer service in a fast-paced HR office for employees across the state of Maryland. Both positions will be based in Cambridge, MD, but will have scheduled travel days to other UMCES units within Maryland for onboarding and other HR meeting needs. Once fully trained, these positions have a hybrid opportunity for in-person and remote work. The HR Coordinators will be responsible for responding to inquiries across a wide range of human resources functions including benefits, recruitment, HR transactions, and general HR policies and procedures. Specific HR duties will depend on the actual position offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, business or related field
At least 2-3 years of experience in human resources
SHRM Certification or HRCI certification required within 6 months of hire
Ability to manage multiple priorities
Ability to navigate and understand complex systems
Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically (verbally and written)
Ability to adapt quickly to changes
Ability to provide accurate and timely support
Working knowledge of HR principles, practices and procedures
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong Excel experience
Ability to regularly travel across the State of Maryland to UMCES unit locations
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws

Nice To Haves

Previous USM or State of Maryland Human Resources experience
Maryland ABC and MD State Retirement Coordinator Certification
Experience with Workday

Responsibilities

Working with supervisors to create job postings
Participation in search committees to serve as the recruiter (to handle setting up interviews, offer negotiations, offer letters, any pre-offer screening, follow-up emails to unsuccessful candidates, etc.)
Conducting orientations/onboarding in-person at unit of new hire
Provide customer service to employees regarding employment requests, benefits questions, etc.
Assistance in tracking HR compliance trainings
Helping supervisors for disciplinary matters using State of MD, USM and UMCES policies
Works closely with business office for each unit to align payroll actions
Assists with Worker’s Compensation claims management
Some HR reporting using Workday, PowerBi, and any other software needed
Daily transactions in Workday, mostly as a Central HR user
Benefits Management/Troubleshooting
Management of Tuition Remission
Designated FMLA Administrator