Payroll Coordinator

Location: University of Maryland College Park

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Director, Human Resources and Payroll, the Payroll Coordinator manages human resources and payroll operations for the ARHU Dean’s Office, living-learning programs, and affiliated special programs, ensuring accurate and timely processing of employment transactions, payroll activities, and personnel documentation in accordance with university policies and procedures. The position is responsible for monitoring payroll accuracy, maintaining employment records, supporting onboarding and offboarding, and ensuring compliance with employment verification and other HR requirements.

The Payroll Coordinator is also responsible for compliance reporting and follow-up on corrective actions and provides temporary HR operational support to college departments during staffing transitions. In collaboration with the Director, Human Resources and Payroll, the position provides efficient and effective HR service delivery across the division.

Physical Demands: Typical office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.

License/Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience: One (1) year of professional payroll experience.
• Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.
• Knowledge of payroll policies and procedures, and federal, state, and other applicable payroll related laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.
• Knowledge of payroll functions.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to analyze situations and determine the best recourse for response.

Additional Job Details

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional human resources experience
• Working knowledge of UMD administrative systems, including Workday and Concur
• Experience working in higher education, with experience at UMD being highly preferred
• Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and a list of three (3) professional references.
• Best Consideration Date: November 6, 2026
• Posting Close Date: November 30, 2026