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Human Resource Specialist
Job Description
Position Number:
101119Title:
Human Resources Specialist IFunctional Title:
Human Resource SpecialistCategory Status:
20-Nonexempt,RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.000Unit:
VPA-VP AdministrationHiring Range Minimum:
44843Hiring Range Maximum:
53811.6Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Vaccine Protocol
The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University requires that students, faculty, and staff on the UMD campus be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The University of Maryland’s Division of Administration has an exciting and unique opportunity for a Human Resource Specialist. The role supports the division’s Business & Financial Services unit which provides consistent, high-quality budget, finance and human resources support to the Division of Administration. Under the guidance of the Director for Business & Financial Services, the Human Resource Specialist provides provides human resource support and administrative assistance to the Business & Financial Services unit. This includes providing day-to-day support for customer inquiries, research, reporting and problem resolution for personnel and payroll functions and overall office management.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management or a related area
Experience:
One year related work experience.
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Bachelors degree in Human Resources Management or a related area
Experience:
One year related work experience.
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge of human resources policies, practices, and procedures.
- Ability to interpret and apply human resources policies, practices, and procedures; to organize data and present clear, concise reports; to conduct interviews; to analyze jobs and job requirements for recruitment, selection, classification, and training; to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to use automated systems, computers, and related software to facilitate assigned work; to maintain poise and courtesy under pressure; to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Demonstrated ability to perform payroll functions; to handle sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion.
- Knowledge of software programs including but not limited to Microsoft Suite and Google Suite.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Work takes place primarily in an office environment, although the incumbent may be required to travel to meetings on campus. Lifting less than 50 pounds may be occasionally required.
Posting Date:
01/10/2023Closing Date:
01/24/2023Open Until Filled
NoDiversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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