HR Coordinator Jobs in Maryland

INTRODUCTION

Working at JHU

ABOUT THE JOB

Requisition ID: 121203
Date Created: May 11, 2026
Job Family: Human Resources
Job Subfamily: HR Service & Support
Job Function: Human Resources
Exempt Status: Exempt
Shift Type: Full Time
Schedule: M-F 8:30a - 5p
Worksite: 04-MD:School of Medicine Campus
Work Modality: Hybrid: On-site 60-89% of hours worked (Ex: 3-4 out of 5 days/week)

We are seeking a Sr. HR Coordinator who will serve as the primary point of contact for department/divisional personnel/payroll issues. The Sr. HR Coordinator partners with departmental and central HR leaders to interpret HR policy and procedures and works with senior management to establish departmental/divisional practice within JHU guidelines.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and review job descriptions with supervisor/manager/faculty and suggest changes based on understanding of area and need.
• Submit position requests through the required divisional review and approval workflow.
• Upon financial approval, submit requisition and ensure accurate posting.
• Collaborate with talent acquisition and compensation staff to facilitate the hiring process.
• Participate in creating/developing department/divisional orientations. May deliver training.
• Facilitate general human resources questions for the department and escalate concerns or more complex inquiries to central support and resolution.
• Provide guidance and make recommendations on appropriate starting salaries and promotional salaries for faculty and staff to ensure equity, in collaboration with the HR compensation team.
• Oversee the general onboarding process for new employees and work to ensure payroll system and new hire data accuracy.
• Assist and advise employees on tax information, sick time, vacation time, holidays, leave of absence, family medical leave, payroll, tuition reimbursement, flexible fringe benefits, deductions, etc.
• Responsible for coordinating initial departmental efforts related to staff that require Family Medical Leave (FMLA) and Short-Term Disability (STD Parental leave and Birth Recovery Leave). Will work with divisional administration, supervisors, and SOM and JHHS HR representatives on submission of paperwork related to this area.
• Support departmental review and approval process related to time off, E210 management, overtime payments, timely terminations and transaction processing and other payroll and leave related logistics.
• Work with departmental HR, administrative and finance leaders to coordinate the annual performance review process. Use guidelines to determine annual increases and communicate changes to staff.
• Support departmental leaders with general employee relations needs, including gathering information to support investigations, performance improvement challenges and all related employee management efforts.
• Coordinate visa process for international faculty, fellows, and staff. Resolve visa and credentialing issues.
• Provide general HR guidance to managers and staff within the department or designated area of responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or another related field.
• Three years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong knowledge of HR regulations and JHU personnel policies

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Customer Service - Developing
• Employee Relations Investigations - Developing
• Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) - Intermediate
• Payroll Processing - Intermediate
• Record Keeping - Intermediate
• Regulatory Compliance - Developing

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

CLASSIFIED TITLE: Sr. HR Coordinator

ROLE/LEVEL/RANGE: ATP/03/PB

STARTING SALARY RANGE: $46,200 - $80,800 Annually ($63,500 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Full Time

SCHEDULE: M-F 8:30a - 5p

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LOCATION: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus

DEPARTMENT NAME: SOM DOM General Admin Chairmans Offf

PERSONNEL AREA: School of Medicine

TOTAL REWARDS

The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE EQUIVALENCY

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

APPLICANTS COMPLETING STUDIES

Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

BACKGROUND CHECKS

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law

https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

VACCINE REQUIREMENTS

Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.