Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Manager, Human Resources serves as the lead HR professional for the School of Public Policy, overseeing the full lifecycle of human resources operations while also supporting faculty affairs and select operational functions. This role provides both strategic and operational HR leadership, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with University policies.
The position partners closely with School of Public Policy leadership, Faculty Affairs, and central university offices to manage recruitment, faculty appointments, contract administration, payroll coordination, immigration processes, and administrative operations, while also leading the development of internal policies, workflows, and staff engagement initiatives that support the Center’s strategic and operational priorities.

Preferences:
Experience in higher education or academic/research environments
Experience with faculty affairs processes and academic appointments
Knowledge of immigration processes (H-1B, J-1)
Supervisory experience
HR operations and compliance expertise
Knowledge of faculty affairs and academic personnel processes
Process improvement and workflow design
Strong organizational and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities across HR, faculty affairs, and operations
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Three (3) years or more years of professional experience and one (1) year of experience in a supervisory or lead role.

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, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:        

Knowledge of principles and techniques of written and oral communication, including methods for adapting communication style to different audiences.

Knowledge of documentation standards, procedures, and best practices for ensuring consistent and accurate team deliverables.

Knowledge of office productivity software such as Microsoft Office 365 and Google Workspace.

Skill in leading presentations and conducting training sessions for large groups.

Skill in collaborating effectively with Managers, Assistant Directors, and Directors to identify and resolve problems, implement improvements, and address ongoing issues.

Skill in coaching and mentoring team members to enhance performance, provide constructive feedback, and support professional development.

Ability to define deadlines, manage workloads, and maintain quality standards for deliverables.

Ability to comprehend and navigate complex interpersonal situations, applying empathy and discretion when addressing conflicts or sensitive matters.

Ability to implement and uphold documentation standards and procedures across all team functions.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No

Department

PLCY-School of Public Policy

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$84,960 - $93,952

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer 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.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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