Associate Director of Human Resources Operations

Smcvt; Colchester (VT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Employer-paid life and disability保险

Parental leave

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Saint Michael's College is seeking an Associate Director of Human Resources Operations in Colchester, VT. The role serves as a strategic HR partner to assigned departments, advising leaders on employee relations, performance management, and organizational effectiveness.

It includes supervision of HR staff and coordination of recruitment, compensation, leave, onboarding, and reporting. Salary range is $75,000–$85,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5–7 years of HR experience.
• Higher education HR experience a plus.
• Knowledge of Vermont and Federal employment laws (ADA, FMLA, VPFL, FLSA, WC).
• Experience with HR information systems and HRIS implementations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR partner to assigned departments with consultation and responsive HR support.
• Advise supervisors and staff on employee relations, performance management, workforce planning, and employment practices.
• Lead resolution of employee relations matters ensuring policy and law compliance.
• Supervise and develop HR staff for high-quality service.
• Coordinate recruitment, compensation, leave, onboarding/offboarding, and workforce reporting.
• Partner with HR leadership to advance initiatives and process improvements.
• Promote trust, inclusion, and professionalism across the college.

Skills

HR principles

Recruitment/selection

Compensation

Employee relations

Employee safety

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Associate Director of Human Resources Operations

Colchester, VT, United States

Responsibilities

Saint Michael's College invites applications for an Associate Director of Human Resources. The Associate Director of Human Resources serves as a strategic Human Resources partner and primary point of contact for assigned academic and administrative departments. Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Associate Director advises leaders and employees on employee relations, performance management, organizational effectiveness, workforce planning, and employment practices. This role provides both strategic consultation and operational support while ensuring consistent application of College policies, collective bargaining agreements, and employment laws. The Associate Director supervises Human Resources staff, supports departmental initiatives, and promotes a positive and inclusive workplace culture across the institution.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Serves as the primary Human Resources partner to assigned departments, providing strategic consultation and responsive HR support aligned with institutional goals and workforce needs.

Advises supervisors and employees on employee relations, performance management, conflict resolution, workforce planning, employee engagement, organizational development, policy interpretation, and employment practices.

Leads the resolution of employee relations matters and workplace concerns while ensuring compliance with College policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable employment laws.

Supervises, coaches, mentors, and develops Human Resources staff, fostering professional growth, accountability, collaboration, and high-quality service delivery.

Coordinates and supports key Human Resources functions, including recruitment, compensation administration, leave management, immigration processes, onboarding, offboarding, and workforce reporting.

Partners with the Director of Human Resources to advance departmental priorities, strategic initiatives, process improvements, and organizational effectiveness efforts.

Promotes a workplace culture characterized by trust, inclusion, professionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional customer service.

The salary range for this position is $75k-85k. For the full job description, clickhere.

We recognize that people assess their skills and experience differently. Studies have shown that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification listed. However, many of the skills and responsibilities in this role can be developed on the job. If you believe you could bring value to our students and community and meet most of what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Benefits include

• health
• dental
• vision
• employer-paid life and disability insurance
• voluntary life
• critical illness and accident insurance options
• parental leave
• flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care)
• 401(k)
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays
• employee and dependent tuition benefits
• employee and family assistance program
• well-being programs and opportunities
• discounted gym membership
• paid volunteer time
• use of the athletic facilities and the library
• and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Minimum of 5-7 years of Human Resources experience.

HR experience in higher education a plus.

Proficient in HR principles and processes for recruitment/selection, compensation, employee/labor relations, and employee safety.

Knowledge and understanding of Vermont and Federal employment laws and regulations including ADAAA, FMLA, VPFL, FLSA, workers compensation.

Experience with HR information systems.

Strong organizational and time management skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience working in Human Resources Information Systems, Cloud based preferred.

Experience with HR or Payroll system implementations preferred.

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of background checks.