Human Resources Generalist

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Division of Student Affairs is seeking a Human Resource Generalist to provide comprehensive HR guidance and support to managers, supervisors, and employees across the division. The role partners with VCU Central HR to address complex personnel matters and ensure compliant HR practices in a fast-paced environment.

The position emphasizes recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits, timekeeping, policy interpretation, and employment compliance, with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and/or training.
• Progressive human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of EEO, Title VII, FLSA, ACA, ADA, and FMLA.
• Demonstrated experience with HR operations, employee relations, employment law, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage multiple priorities, manage time effectively, and foster positive, collaborative working relationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in key HR functional areas, including personnel transactions, talent acquisition, benefits, performance management, and reporting.
• Provide guidance on timekeeping and leave policies and procedures, including overtime, FLSA exemptions, FMLA, etc.
• Provide leadership and guidance on human resources issues and assist with the implementation of HR policies, procedures, programs, and initiatives.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures to employees and management.
• Oversee daily HR administrative processes supporting employees and managers.
• Advise hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure effective and compliant hiring practices.
• Review and evaluate position descriptions and organizational structures to support workforce planning and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide guidance and consultation to supervisors and managers on employee performance management, workplace concerns, and progressive discipline processes, and assist in resolving employee relations matters in collaboration with VCU HR Employee Relations staff.
• Ensure compliance with Title VII, Title IX, university policies, and other applicable federal, state, and employment regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Advertising Summary:

Virginia Commonwealth University’sDivision of Student Affairs is seeking a Human Resource Generalistto provide comprehensive HR guidance and support to managers,supervisors, and employees across the division.

This position serves as a trusted HR resource and providesconsultation on recruitment and selection, employee relations,performance management, leave and timekeeping, benefits,classification and compensation, personnel transactions, HRpolicies, and employment compliance. The Human Resource Generalistmanages Tier 2 HR matters requiring independent judgment,problem-solving, discretion, and a strong understanding of HRpractices and applicable employment laws.

The successful candidate will build strong partnerships withdepartment leaders and VCU Central Human Resources, help resolvecomplex workplace and personnel issues, support effective workforcemanagement, and promote consistent and compliant HR practices. Thisrole is ideal for an experienced HR professional who enjoys workingin a collaborative, fast-paced environment and serving as astrategic and solutions-oriented HR partner

Unit: Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU

Department: DSA Shared Services

Summary: The Human Resource Generalist I serves as a key HRresource to managers, supervisors, and employees throughout theDivision of Student Affairs. This position provides consultationand guidance across a broad range of human resources functions,including recruitment and selection, employee relations,performance management, leave and timekeeping, benefits,classification and compensation, personnel transactions, policyinterpretation, and employment compliance.

The position manages Tier 2 HR matters that require independentanalysis, sound judgment, discretion, and knowledge of universitypolicies and applicable employment laws and regulations. The HumanResource Generalist I works closely with VCU Central HumanResources and other university offices to address complex personnelmatters, support consistent HR practices, mitigate organizationalrisk, and ensure effective delivery of HR services.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The HR Generalist provides comprehensive operational HR guidanceand support to managers and supervisors in the Division of StudentAffairs, while ensuring HR operations comply with applicablefederal and state laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Thisposition offers expert guidance, direction, and approval related toHR functions, including the accurate interpretation and applicationof regulatory requirements across multiple HR functionalareas.

The HR Generalist has extensive interaction with internal andexternal stakeholders to provide consultation, resolve complexissues, and address sensitive and/or controversial matters. The HRGeneralist serves as a strategic business partner by assisting withrecruitment and selection, non-standard employee benefits,classification and compensation, HR policies, and employeerelations matters, including performance management, progressivediscipline, employment eligibility verification, and Title VII andTitle IX compliance.

This position handles complex and often challenging HR andworkplace issues and requires sound judgment, discretion, andindependent decision-making. This individual may serve as theprimary team trainer or designated backup to the Lead HRGeneralist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert in key HR functional areas,including personnel transactions, talent acquisition, benefits,performance management, and reporting.
• Provide guidance on timekeeping and leave policies andprocedures, including overtime, FLSA exemptions, Family and MedicalLeave Act (FMLA), etc.
• Provide leadership and guidance on human resources issues andassist with the implementation of HR policies, procedures,programs, and initiatives.
• Interpret and communicate HR policies and procedures to employeesand management.
• Oversee daily HR administrative processes supporting employeesand managers.
• Advise hiring managers throughout the recruitment and selectionprocess to ensure effective and compliant hiring practices.
• Review and evaluate position descriptions and organizationalstructures to support workforce planning and organizationaleffectiveness.
• Provide guidance and consultation to supervisors and managers onemployee performance management, workplace concerns, andprogressive discipline processes, and assist in resolving employeerelations matters in collaboration with VCU HR Employee Relations staff.
• Ensure compliance with Title VII, Title IX, university policies,and other applicable federal, state, and employmentregulations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive customer service experience.
• Ability to respond to requests with a professional and positivedemeanor and contribute to a positive and enthusiastic environmentwithin the Division of Student Affairs (DSA).
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalentcombination of education and/or training.
• Progressive human resources experience.
• Working knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), TitleVII, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Affordable Care Act (ACA),Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Family and Medical LeaveAct (FMLA).
• Demonstrated experience with HR operations, employee relations,employment law, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, manage multiple priorities,manage time effectively, and foster positive, collaborative workingrelationships.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration,Public Administration, or a related field
• SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR or related HR certification
• Progressive experience managing employee benefits, full-cycletalent acquisition, performance management, and employeerelations
• Experience driving strategic HR operational initiatives andinnovation
• Experience with human capital management systems or similarsystems
• Experience delivering HR services in a Higher Educationsetting
• Knowledge of the Virginia Department of Human Resource Management(DHRM) policies and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, andregulations

Salary Range: $67,000-$73,000

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annualand holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planningand savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunitiesfor career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hours per Week:

40

Restricted Position:

No

ORP Eligible:

No

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

University Job Title:

23221N - HR Generalist 1

Contact Information

Contact Name: Joy Hill

Contact Email: [e-mail]