Human Resources Generalist

Description

HR Generalist

Human Resources

Full-time, exempt

Reports to: HR Director

Salary: $55,000-$65,000

VLGS Benefits and PTO include: 

- Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.). 

- 403b including 4% employer contribution.

- 2 weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid personal and sick days. 

- 11 paid holidays plus two weeks of paid “Dean’s Days” for Summer and Winter breaks. 

- Employee Assistance Program.

- VLGS course participation with tuition assistance.

- Flexible schedule potential.

Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We grow and learn better together with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students. In recruiting for faculty and staff, we seek unique backgrounds to enrich and challenge our community. 

 Please attach a resume and cover letter for consideration. 

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in enhancing and managing human resource processes for all employees at VLGS. This position involves administering all standard HR programs, focusing on HRIS data entry and configuration, payroll, and collaborating closely with all areas of the school. Additionally, it includes performing regular HR reporting and auditing tasks. This role will support colleague engagement initiatives, such as the Wellness, Activities, and other committees. As an integral role within our organization, it offers significant opportunities for growth and career advancement within a skilled Human Resources team, as well as in other areas of the school. 

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee Support

• Act as the primary point of contact for our on-campus HR office.
• Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, labor laws, and best practices in Vermont as well as our work-from-home jurisdictions.

Onboarding and Offboarding

• Manage the onboarding process for new employees, including background checks, documentation, and system setup.
• Coordinate offboarding processes for departing employees, including exit interviews, final pay, and benefits administration.

HR and Employee Technology Administration

• Manage and maintain the HRIS system, including creating ad-hoc reports, troubleshooting, and training managers and employees on system use.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date employee records across all systems.
• Collaborate with Business Office (finance), IT, and other departments as needed to ensure access to technologies required for employee productivity. 
• Act as a resource to train employees and managers on the HRIS system such as time and labor, locating important documents, updating personal information, etc.

Benefits and Compensation

• Support benefits administration, including tracking, correcting data in Paylocity, new enrollments, status changes, and managing open enrollment processes.
• Provide guidance and troubleshooting support for benefits-related inquiries. 
• Administer bi-weekly payroll, ensuring all pay, taxes, and other related details are correct and paid timely for all employees.  

HR Compliance

• Stay updated on and ensure compliance with local labor laws in all supported jurisdictions, including states throughout the US where our employees report to work, or work from a home office. 
• Serve as the point of contact for government-mandated reporting.

Programs and Projects

• Assist with employee performance and development initiatives, and other people-centric programs.
• Analyze employee data to identify trends and propose actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Lead or participate in special projects and committees to align HR practices with VLGS culture and goals.

Employee Relations and Policy Management

• Act as an employee resource for, and interpret, HR policies and recommend improvements to align with organizational goals.
• Provide guidance to employees in fostering a positive, compliant workplace culture.
• Other similar special projects or duties may be required in addition to the above responsibilities, as needed by the HR team or other VLGS departments.   

Requirements

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ year(s) of experience i