Human Resources Generalist

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Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

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Position Details

Posted: July 27. 2026
Level:  Manager 1
Employment Type: Management / Confidential
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Work Location: CT State Capital (950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103)
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, August 12, 2026

Position Summary

This position will collaborate with other parts of the Human Resources organization to ensure processes and programs are aligned with CSCU goals and designed to deliver seamless and efficient service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist is accountable for providing on site human resources services to employees and coordinating with CSCU to optimize service delivery through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Partners with and is accountable for successful relationships with campus leadership teams to ensure alignment of human resources support services with organizational goals and strategies.
• Advises campus leadership teams on human resources policies, procedures and mission driven strategies.
• Collaborates with campus leadership to fulfill their organizational staffing needs by ensuring accurate job classifications are used and collaborating with HR Administration to initiate refill requests and position actions.
• Collaborates with Talent and Recruitment, to facilitate search processes, including forming search committees and providing guidance throughout the duration of search activities.
• Partners with and is accountable for successful relationships with Talent and Recruitment, EEO, Labor Relations and Compensation/Benefits/HR Admin, and Payroll to ensure seamless service for customers.
• Provides guidance to employees on various human resources matters including employment, career development, salary and benefits, labor relations, leaves of absence and retirement.
• Implements standardized employee engagement programs that support the CSCU culture and promote retention of talent, and improved organizational performance.
• Delivers standardized inclusion and diversity initiatives that are responsive to organizational culture, and in line with transforming demographics.
• Executes a standardized talent management program to cultivate and develop future leaders to position the organization for sustained leadership effectiveness.
• Collaborates and assists the Talent and Recruitment/EEO teams in implementing an onboarding program to ensure seamless transition for new employees and includes completion of state mandated training programs.
• Works with campus leadership to administer the performance management system,
• Assists campus leadership in addressing employee performance problems. engaging Human Resources Manager and Labor Relations when appropriate.
• Assists in ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures.
• May assist, coordinate, and/or provide campus training and/or staff development programs

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with one (1) or more years' experience in the principles, practices and techniques of Human Resources.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of human resources administration, relevant state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, principles and practices of organizational design and human resources information systems.
• Considerable written and oral communications skills, interpersonal skills, and negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individ