Learning & Development Manager/HR Generalist

Quest Oracle Community; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Williams College is seeking a Learning & Development Manager/HR Generalist to drive staff development and serve as a strategic partner across departments. You will design programs, advise on employee relations, and support organizational effectiveness while upholding policy compliance.

The role requires on-campus presence with occasional hybrid flexibility after onboarding, and involves coaching, onboarding support, and collaboration with campus partners and Chairs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years related experience.
• Broad HR Generalist background with knowledge of federal and MA laws.
• Instructional design expertise and adult learning principles.
• Experience with HRM/HCM systems (Workday, PeopleSoft) and ATS.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• Judgment and discretion for sensitive employee matters.

Responsibilities

• Design staff development initiatives and leadership programs.
• Deliver institution-wide learning initiatives and compliance training.
• Advise managers on employee relations and performance issues.
• Support organizational effectiveness, change management and team development.
• Interpret policies to ensure legal compliance across the College.
• Coach leaders to strengthen communication and teamwork.
• Collaborate on onboarding for new managers and faculty leadership.

Skills

Instructional design

Employee relations

Change management

Facilitation

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

PeopleSoft

ATS

Google Workspace

Job description

Description

Williams College Human Resources is excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as an Learning & Development Manager/HR Generalist. This multi-faceted position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact by fostering a culture of professional growth while serving as a strategic partner to departments across the College.

Under the general direction of the Director for Employee Engagement and Experience, the Learning & Development Manager/HR Generalist serves as a trusted resource, leading the design of staff development initiatives and providing expert consultation on employee relations and organizational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Learning & Development Strategy & Implementation: Conduct organizational needs assessments to identify staff development priorities and design comprehensive professional development programs for staff, supervisors, and leaders.
• Program Delivery: Plan and evaluate institution-wide learning initiatives, including leadership development, compliance training, and skill-building workshops.
• Strategic Consultation: Advise and consult with managers and staff on employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Supporting Organizational Effectiveness: Provide guidance on change management, team development, and restructuring efforts while facilitating workshops to improve workplace practices.
• Policy & Compliance: Interpret and apply College policies and employment practices to ensure consistency and compliance with federal and state laws.
• Coaching: Coach and counsel employees and managers to strengthen leadership effectiveness, communication, and team dynamics.
• Onboarding Support: Collaborate with campus partners and Faculty Chairs to design and deliver orientation programs for new managers and faculty leadership.

This position requires a regular on-campus presence to effectively facilitate in-person training and engage with campus partners. As such, a limited hybrid work arrangement of up to one day per week may be available following a fully in-person onboarding period, subject to departmental needs. Occasional evening or early morning hours may be required to accommodate programming schedules.

Application review will begin on October 30, 2026. Pay ranges from $80,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience.

This full-time, year-round position is eligible for Williams College's robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness. Williams College is committed to building a broadly diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive.

• Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum of 5 years related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Broad HR Generalist background, including comprehensive knowledge of federal and Massachusetts state employment laws.
• Instructional design expertise, with a thorough understanding of adult learning processes.
• Technical proficiency with HRM/HCM systems (e.g., Workday, PeopleSoft), applicant tracking systems, and Google Suite.
• Excellent presentation skills and facilitation abilities for both small and large groups.
• High level of judgment and discretion to manage sensitive employee matters and complex organizational dynamics.
• Commitment to diversity and building an inclusive community.