Human Resources Assistant

Position Information

Position Title Human Resources Assistant

Posting Category Full-Time Staff/Management

Starting salary range $45300-$58890

Faculty Position (if applicable)

About Harford Community College

Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we’re committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website ( .

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package, including 2 weeks paid college break, 15 days of sick leave, and 15 days paid of vacation leave. Eligible for health, vision and dental benefits, flexible spending accounts, identity theft plan, and legal benefit plan. Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance; employee paid supplemental life insurance available. Participation is required the mandatory retirement plan & two optional retirement plans are available (403b with match after 1 year & 457b). Receive paid basic life & long-term disability insurance. Tuition waiver for HCC classes and tuition reimbursement are also available!

Job Description

The Human Resources Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Human Resources department, with primary responsibility for hiring and onboarding processes, including background screenings, employment documentation, HRIS data management, transcript collection, I-9 compliance, and employee separation activities. The role also delivers broad administrative support by managing department communications, processing tuition waivers, employment verifications, reports, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, records management, notary services, and building administration. Additionally, the position supports budget and financial operations through requisition and reimbursement processing, invoice payments, purchasing card reconciliations, supply inventory management, and fiscal year procurement preparation. A strong customer service component includes assisting applicants, employees, vendors, and visitors, answering inquiries, directing guests, and screening phone calls to ensure efficient and professional service.

This is a non-exempt position reporting to the Assistant Director, HR and Employee Development. This position requires work to be performed on-campus.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia; non-residents are expected to relocate to meet this requirement.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship.

Required Education

High School diploma or GED

Required Experience

• Minimum of two years of administrative support or human resources experience

• Current notary or ability to obtain certification within 3 months of hire

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources obtained within the last 3 years can be substituted for experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in operating computers and related software, printers, and other standard office equipment

• Demonstrated excellent attention to detail

• Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task

• Excellent communication skills

• Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines and shift priorities with little notice

• Proven ability to quickly adapt to new technology

• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing

• Skill in using mathematics to solve problems

• Ability to accurately prepare documents, reports, and correspondence

• Patient and optimistic demeanor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience utilizing AdobeSign

• Experience using Ellucian Banner

• Recent experience providing support within an HR department

• Recent HR certification or training

• Experience with invoice/purchasing reconciliation

Hours per Week 40 - 100%

General Weekly Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. May be the occasional need for overtime.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number 2026-054FSFA

Number of Vacancies 1

Open Date

Close Date 07/14/2026

Open Until Filled No

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalent?

2. Yes

3. No

4. *Do you have experience utilizing Adobe Sign for managing documents and coordinating signature approval workflows?

5. Yes

6. No

7. *Do you have previous experience supporting a Human Resources Department?

8. Yes

9. No

10. *Describe your notary certification status

11. Have a valid notary certification

12. Am willing to obtain notary certification within three months of start date

13. Will not obtain a notary certification

14. *Pick the answer that best describes your experience

15. Do not possess any administrative or HR experience & have not earned a Bachelor's degree in HR

16. Have less than 2 years of administrative or HR experience & have earned a Bachelor's degree in HR

17. Have about 2 years of administrative experience

18. Have about 2 years of HR experience

19. Have more than 2 years of administrative experience

20. Have more than 2 years of HR experience

21. *What is your experience with budget-related tasks such as processing expenses or creating purchase orders?

22. No experience

23. Basic experience – I’ve submitted expenses for approval

24. Moderate experience – I’ve created and tracked purchase orders

25. Extensive experience – I’ve processed expenditures, reconciled budgets, and maintained financial records

26. *Will you require sponsorship to work in the United States from Harford Community College?

27. No, I will not require sponsorship from Harford Community College

28. Yes, I will require sponsorship from Harford Community College

29. *Are you currently a resident of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia, OR are you willing to relocate?

30. Yes

31. No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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