Human Resources Generalist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Haverford (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-from-home opportunities

Retirement contribution 10%

Tuition benefits for dependents

Paid holidays (14)

HSA contributions

Job summary

Haverford College invites applications for a full-time Human Resources Generalist. Hybrid schedule, exempt, benefits-eligible with a salary starting at $57,000.

The HR Generalist will lead development programs for staff, manage benefits and wellness initiatives, and support HR operations across the staff lifecycle. The role reports to the Director of Talent Acquisition, Equity, and Belonging and entails onboarding, training, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field with 2 years HR experience, OR
• 6 years of progressive HR experience
• Experience with benefits programs and data reconciliation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with diverse audiences
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (Workday, Banner) and Excel

Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and evaluate professional development programs for staff and managers
• Develop resources and workshops for managers on leadership and inclusive cultures
• Identify skill gaps with department heads and align learning to strategic goals
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to integrate onboarding into ongoing development
• Serve as primary benefits contact; guide coverage questions and billing
• Plan campus-wide wellness initiatives and events to promote wellbeing
• Schedule new-hire benefit orientations and support audits with the Benefits team
• Provide backup during peak hiring seasons and manage background checks

Skills

Training design

Facilitation

Employee benefits

HRIS systems

Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Org Development

Tools

Workday

Banner

Workday Learning

HRIS

Job description

Haverford College invites applications for our full-time (37.5hours per week), exempt, benefits-eligible Human Resources Generalist opportunity.

Total Compensation

• Salary : Salary range begins at $57,000
• Benefits : The College offers a comprehensivebenefits program that includes possible work-from-homeopportunities, automatic 10% retirement contribution to yourretirement account upon eligibility (no match required), a 50%tuition benefit for dependent children upon eligibility, 14 paidholidays (including the week before New Year's Day), affordablemedical plans, Health Savings Account contribution of $700 forindividuals and$1400 for families (no match required, available toemployees enrolled in the High Deductible Health Plan), and abeautiful arboretum campus with walking trail and easy publictransportation access. Please visit the Benefits page ( https://www.haverford.edu/human-resources/benefits) for more information.
• Work Location : This position will be eligiblefor a hybrid work schedule, pursuant to the College's Work LocationPolicy.

About Human Resources

As a department within the Office of the Vice President of Financeand Administration, the Office of Human Resources at HaverfordCollege provides custom-focused services in the areas of benefits,employee records, employee relations, employment opportunities, andinsurance that align with the values of trust, concern, and respectof our employees. As part of our mission, Haverford is committed toattracting and retaining exceptional faculty and staff through acomprehensive compensation philosophy.

About the Position

Haverford College is seeking a dynamic, collaborative, anddetail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to join our team.Reporting directly to the Director of Talent Acquisition, Equity,and Belonging, this versatile role plays a critical part insupporting the lifecycle and well-being of our staff. The HRGeneralist will design and drive professional developmentinitiatives for staff and managers, champion employee wellness, andprovide essential administrative support for campus benefits andtalent acquisition operations.

This HR Generalist position is ideal for entry to mid-level HRprofessionals seeking an opportunity to apply their commitment toemployee growth and wellness, while also gaining more experienceacross the HR spectrum.

Primary Responsibilities

Professional Development & Learning (40%)

• Program Design & Delivery: Create, implement, and evaluatecomprehensive professional development and training programstailored for both staff and managers
• Managerial Training: Develop targeted resources and workshopsfor managers focusing on leadership, performance management, andbuilding inclusive team cultures
• Needs Assessment: Partner with department heads to identifyskill gaps and design continuous learning opportunities that alignwith the College's strategic goals
• Onboarding Integration: Collaborate with the Talent Acquisitionteam to ensure new hires smoothly transition from onboarding intoongoing professional development pathways

Benefits Administration & Wellness Support (40%)

• Employee Inquiries: Serve as a primary point of contact forfaculty and staff regarding day-to-day benefits / coveragequestions, providing clear, empathetic, and timely guidance; serveas primary point for benefits related problem-solving matters
• Billing & Reconciliation: Assist the Director of BenefitsAdministration with monthly benefits billing, data auditing, andfinancial reconciliation
• Wellness Programming: Plan, coordinate, and execute campus-widewellness initiatives, campaigns, and events (e.g., wellness fairs,mental health workshops, fitness challenges) to promote a holisticculture of well-being
• New Hire Benefit orientations: Schedule and perform new hirebenefit orientations
• Audit Support: Assist the Director of Benefits with annualaudit support for two benefit plans
• Broker Support & WGB: Assist the Director of Benefits withcoordinating meetings and data discussions with our currentBenefits Broker / Consultant and with the Working Group onBenefits

General HR Support (20%)

• Peak-Period Back-up: Serve as the primary backup to the HRSpecialist during high-volume hiring seasons
• Background Screening: Initiate, track, and review backgroundchecks and clearances, ensuring strict compliance with collegepolicies and federal/state regulations
• Hiring Compliance: Maintain a high level of confidentiality andaccuracy while handling sensitive candidate data
• Perform special projects and related responsibilities asinitiated/requested and provide cross-coverage for potential HRfunctions as needed

Line of Report

The Human Resources Generalist reports tothe Director of Talent Acquisition, Equity, and Belonging, withshared responsibilities overseen by the Director of BenefitsAdministration. The HRG does not have any direct reports.

Minimum Qualifications

One of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,Organizational Development, or a related field, and 2 years ofprogressive HR experience, OR
• 6 years of progressive HR experience

Professional Competencies

• Specialized Knowledge: Proven experience designing andfacilitating training or professional development modules
• Familiarity with employee benefits programs and experience withfinancial billing/reconciliation
• Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills,with the ability to present confidently and effectively to diverseaudiences
• Strong analytical skills, and data aptitude and proficiencywith HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, Banner) and Excel
• High level of emotional intelligence and discretion, and aproven ability to handle confidential information with care

Preferred Qualifications

• HR certification (SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR)
• Experience with Workday HCM and Workday Learning
• HR experience working in higher education or non-profitenvironments
• Competency with employment benefits

We are aware that some people are less likely to apply for jobsunless they meet qualifications as described in the jobadvertisement. We are most interested in finding the best candidatefor the job and recognize that a successful candidate may come froma less traditional career trajectory, and have skills and abilitiesgained outside a classroom context, or an equivalent skill set. Weencourage you to apply and share how you meet the position'squalifications.

Haverford College strives to maintain an equitable, accessible, andwelcoming environment where staff, faculty and students of allbackgrounds, perspectives, abilities, and experience can work,learn, and thrive. Haverford College is an equal opportunityemployer and does not discriminate based on race, ethnicity,religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin orancestry, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or anyother identity or characteristic protected by law. HaverfordCollege recognizes that we live and work on Lenape land.