Human Resources Associate

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center in Montpelier, VT is seeking a Human Resources Associate who provides general and administrative support to HR and Employee Health, serving as the first point of contact for staff and external customers.

The role emphasizes handling personnel records with accuracy in HRIS, participating in process improvements, meeting deadlines, and maintaining strict confidentiality while referring complex policy questions to specialists.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in HR or Bachelor's in related field required.
• 2 years experience in a comparable position required.
• HR experience of 3-5 years preferred.
• Knowledge of HR policies and procedures and confidentiality expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide general and administrative support to HR and Employee Health.
• Serve as the initial point of contact for staff and outside customers.
• Refer policy questions to specialists as needed.
• Maintain accuracy of personnel records and HRIS processes.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Process improvement

Education

Associate's degree in Human Resources

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Job Description

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Associate is responsible for providing general and administrative support to the HR and Employee Health departments. This position serves as the initial point of contact for all levels of staff and outside customers, utilizing customer support and service skills to help and resolve customer questions about policy and procedures and refer to specialists as needed. Position requires ability to take on special assignments and project work, proactively engage in process improvement initiatives, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality. Maintains and ensures accuracy of employee personnel records and business processes within human resources information systems.

Education

Associates degree in Human Resources or Bachelors degree in related field required. 2 years experience in a comparable position required.

Experience

2 years of experience in a comparable position required. 3-5 years in Human Resources preferred.