HR Generalist I: Employee Relations & Recruitment

University of the Cumberlands; Williamsburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Cumberlands seeks a Human Resources Generalist I to support faculty and staff across the university in Williamsburg, VA. You will partner with managers on employee relations, recruitment, performance management, policy interpretation, and compliance to ensure legally compliant employment practices.

As the primary HR contact for day-to-day matters, you will support onboarding for new hires, including adjunct faculty and staff, and help strengthen HR service delivery in a busy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field required.
• 0–2 years HR experience; higher education experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of employment law and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as initial HR contact for supervisors and employees.
• Advise managers on performance management and documentation.
• Assist in policy development and updates.
• Oversee onboarding for new hires, including adjunct faculty and staff.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Conflict resolution

Policy interpretation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Tools

HRIS

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University of the Cumberlands seeks a Human Resources Generalist I to support faculty and staff across the university in Williamsburg, VA. You will partner with managers on employee relations, recruitment, performance management, policy interpretation, and compliance to ensure legally compliant employment practices.

As the primary HR contact for day-to-day matters, you will support onboarding for new hires, including adjunct faculty and staff, and help strengthen HR service delivery in a busy