HR Services Payroll Coordinator (Part-time)

Part-Time Payroll Services Coordinator

The Part-Time Payroll Services Coordinator supports payroll operations for the Robert H. Smith School of Business, serving a population of over 1,000 active employees, including faculty, exempt and non-exempt staff, and student employees. This position assists with payroll processing and performs transactional payroll responsibilities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant compensation practices. The role works closely with the Payroll HR Shared Service Manager and other stakeholders to support college-wide payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll processing for faculty, staff, and student employees.
• Process Workday appointments and related payroll transactions.
• Calculate, initiate, and prepare payroll adjustments, including:
• Period Activity Pay (PAP) for appointment and overloads
• Supervisor organization changes
• Terminations
• Summer pay and summer school compensation
• Create employment contracts and route them through Adobe Sign.
• Support payroll audits, reconciliation activities, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and university payroll regulations and policies.
• Assist the Payroll HR Shared Service Manager with special projects and operational needs.
• Other duties as assigned
• Preferences:
• Payroll experience in higher education.
• Experience with Workday.
• Experience working at the University of Maryland (UMD).
• Knowledge of UMD human resources and payroll policies and procedures.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift ten lbs

Licenses/Certifications:

Required Application Materials:

Cover letter, Resume, list of three references

Best Consideration Date:

March 27, 2026

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

$30.00 per hour

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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