Program Manager, Payroll And Human Resources

University of Maryland College Park

College Park, Maryland, United States
Base: $85,000-$89,760; bonus/equity: not specified...
On-site
Manage bi-weekly payroll for over 500 employees
Ensure compliance with umd policies and federal/state laws
Administer payroll, appointment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
The University of Maryland College Park is seeking a Program Manager for Payroll and Human Resources to oversee payroll and HR programs for its Computer Science Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR and payroll management, with a strong understanding of relevant laws and procedures

Job Summary

  • The Program Manager, Payroll and Human Resources is the department’s sole practitioner and has primary responsibility of all day‑to‑day payroll and HR programs, serving as the department’s authoritative subject‑matter expert for faculty, staff, and students.
  • This role exercises independent judgment and decision‑making authority in managing a bi‑weekly payroll for over 500 employees, ensuring compliance with UMD policies and procedures and various federal and state laws, resolving issues, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining data integrity.
  • The Program Manager is responsible for the end‑to‑end administration and continuous improvement of payroll, appointment, onboarding, and offboarding processes for faculty, staff, and graduate assistants.

Matching Summary

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The University of Maryland College Park is seeking a Program Manager for Payroll and Human Resources to oversee payroll and HR programs for its Computer Science Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in HR and payroll management, with a strong understanding of relevant laws and procedures.

Salary

Base: $85,000-$89,760; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manage bi-weekly payroll for over 500 employees
  • Ensure compliance with UMD policies and federal/state laws
  • Administer payroll, appointment, onboarding, and offboarding processes
  • Liaise with central HR, Payroll, and Benefits departments

Nice-to-have

  • Improve operational efficiency
  • Maintain data integrity
  • Analyze payroll and HR data
  • Develop departmental procedures and resources

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 3+ years of professional HR or payroll experience
  • Knowledge of payroll and HR laws and regulations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Work Rights

Not specified

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