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Coordinator

HR Generalist II

33-Exempt Regular

Staff

1.000

VPA-FM-FBO-HR & Payroll

Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. 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.

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify someone from employment. Prior to any adverse decision, finalists have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding the background check.

The University reserves the right to rescind offers 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.

Offers are contingent on providing proof of employment eligibility in the United States no more than 3 days after the initial start date. If this proof is not provided within this timeframe, the offer may be rescinded or employment terminated.

The Senior HR Generalist reports to the Assistant Director of Human Resources and provides oversight and management of various professional and complex HR assignments in support of the FM organization that employs over 800 service, maintenance, skilled crafts, administrative and professional employees. The primary focus of this position is in the areas of recruitment and talent acquisition. Incumbent will primarily manage nonexempt, exempt and student (undergraduate) employment processes from start to finish and will ensure compliance with FM, UMD, FLSA, and EEO requirements. The incumbent will coordinate with the Assistant Director and Assistant HR Manager to assist with special projects required of the Employment, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition unit, and advise hiring officials creating and updating positions, and update and maintain FM personnel records and organizational charts. The incumbent works on sensitive HR actions and must exercise discretion, tact and confidentiality at all times.

Top Benefits and Perks:

 

Exempt Benefits Summary

• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration.
• Knowledge of sound techniques in all aspects of human resources.
• Basic knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations such as EEO, and FLSA.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times to maintain poise and courtesy under pressure.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and tact.
• Working knowledge of all applicable university personnel policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Must have strong verbal, reasoning, and problem solving skills to identify solutions, and implement agreed upon actions.
• Ability to use automated systems and human resources information systems such as PHR, ARES, eTerp and Workday.
• Strong computer skills required in Word, Excel, email, calendaring and proprietary software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to conduct interviews.
• Ability to present ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Ability to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form.

• Degree in Human Resources or a closely related field preferred.
• Additional experience as a generalist strongly desired.
• Experience with University of Maryland College Park systems, including eTerp, PHR, Tririga, Workday and KFS.
• Experience in a large (over 500+), public sector, unionized, organization helpful.

Although driving a State Vehicle is not a requirement for this position, travel by foot or vehicle may be required from time to time for meetings, deliveries, etc. across campus. If driving a State vehicle, incumbent must possess and maintain a valid class C Driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six points.

For full and best consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume and list of three (3) professional references by November 1, 2024.

The hiring range for this position is $60,000 – $75,000.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. We are responsible for the physical campus – its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscape. Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents, and skills to the management of this complex environment. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.

Not Applicable to This Position

Incumbent works in an office environment and requires the ability to work physically on-campus as needed, see, hear, speak, sit, stand, walk, stoop, reach, bend and lift up to 20lbs. Incumbent must be able to operate standard office equipment and keyboards and will occasionally travel to meetings and interviews throughout campus. This role is telework ELIGIBLE.

10/04/2024

No

11/01/2024

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.