Maryland Rural Development Corporation is hiring: Human Resources Assistant (par

The Maryland Rural Development Corporation (MRDC) is a private non-profit organization that provides services in response to the needs of rural, low-income households and communities. MRDC serves as Caroline, Cecil, Harford and Kent Counties’ official Community Action Agency.

Human Resources Assistant is detail-oriented and motivated to support MRDC’s HR functions. This entry-level role will assist with recruitment, onboarding, employee record-keeping, and HR compliance. The Human Resources Assistant is passionate about education and nonprofit work, eager to learn, and ready to contribute to a mission-driven team.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist with job postings, resume screening, and scheduling interviews.
• Coordinate new hire onboarding, ensuring all necessary paperwork is completed.
• Prepare offer letters, background checks, and orientation materials.
• Maintain and update employee records in HR databases and personnel files.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, payroll support, and timekeeping.
• Answer employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, and procedures.
• Help coordinate training sessions, workshops, and employee engagement activities.
• Ensure HR processes comply with labor laws and nonprofit regulations.
• Assist with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Support the HR team with administrative tasks, such as document preparation and data entry.
• Assure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained
• Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with others
• Comes to work promptly every day
• Works under stress and meets all deadlines
• Other duties: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned.

Terms of Employment:

• Twelve (12) month; part-time position (25 hours per week)

Compensation:

• Starting at $20.00 per hour; Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

Experience:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Ensure HR processes comply with labor laws and nonprofit regulations.
• Support the HR team with administrative tasks, such as document preparation and data entry.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with HR software is a plus.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Effective written and oral communication experience
• Relationship building experience
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to various MRDC locations throughout the sate
• Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks as outlined above
• Must pass criminal background check and fingerprinting
• Must pass all Maryland licensing requirements to include medical evaluation and tuberculosis screening

Physical Demands:

• Requires sitting for long periods of time.
• May at times require lifting 25lbs – 50lbs

Benefits:

• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development