Learning & Development Manager/Human Resources Generalist

Williams College, London; Williamstown (MA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

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Job summary

Williams College in Williamstown, MA seeks a Learning & Development Manager/HR Generalist to design staff development programs and serve as a strategic partner across the College. You will help build leadership capabilities and ensure effective employee relations.

Under the Director for Employee Engagement, you will lead needs assessments, deliver training, advise on performance and workplace issues, and support organizational effectiveness while complying with federal and MA laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree + 5 years related experience required.
• Broad HR Generalist background with knowledge of federal and Massachusetts state employment laws.
• Instructional design expertise and adult learning principles.
• Proficiency with Workday, PeopleSoft, applicant tracking systems, and Google Suite.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
• High level of judgment and discretion to handle sensitive employee matters and complex organizational dynamics.
• Commitment to diversity and building an inclusive community.

Responsibilities

• Develop staff development programs for staff, supervisors, and leaders.
• Plan and evaluate institution-wide learning initiatives and workshops.
• Advise managers and staff on employee relations, performance management, and workplace concerns.
• Provide guidance on change management, team development, and onboarding for new managers.

Job 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 include but are not limited to:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

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.

ALL employees must have completed an I-9 BEFORE they can begin work.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.