Senior HR Generalist

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 86.000 - 105.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangement

Zusammenfassung

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to support faculty and staff within clinical departments. This role operates in a fast-paced academic medical environment and requires advanced HR knowledge, sound judgement, and strong organizational skills.

The Senior HR Generalist will advise department leaders on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, benefits, leave, payroll, and employee relations, while

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in HR administration, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits and leave administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to advise department leaders and supervisors on a broad range of HR matters.
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, and applicable federal and state laws.
• Ability to navigate multiple HR systems and adapt to changing needs.

Aufgaben

• Provide complex HR support to faculty and staff within clinical departments in a fast-paced academic medical environment.
• Serve as SME and trusted advisor to leadership on HR policies, processes, and best practices.
• Deliver front-line employee relations guidance, address performance concerns, and facilitate resolutions.

Kenntnisse

Communication skills

Conflict management

Policy interpretation

Decision making

Organizational skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in HR / Business Admin / Public Admin

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

ATS

Payroll/timekeeping systems

Jobbeschreibung

Advertising Summary:

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)School of Medicine is a premier academic medical center located inthe heart of Richmond. Accounting for almost half of VCU’ssponsored research, the School of Medicine is internationallyrecognized for patient care and education. Virginia CommonwealthUniversity is an equal opportunity employer. https://vcujobs.com/why-richmond

Unit:

School Of Medicine MBU

Department:

Dean's Office - SOM HR

Duties & Responsibilities:

VCU’s School of Medicine is seeking an experienced, adaptable andcollaborative Senior HR Generalist to provide complex humanresources support to faculty and staff within clinical departments.This role operates in a fast-paced, dynamic academic medicalenvironment and requires advanced HR knowledge, sound judgement,strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competingpriorities while responding effectively to changing departmentalneeds. The Senior HR Generalist must be able to navigate multipleemployee systems, policies, procedures, and processes associatedwith VCU and the VCU Health System, adapting HR guidance andsolutions to the needs of diverse clinical departments and employeepopulations.

The Senior HR Generalist manages a complex departmental portfolioand serves as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor todepartment and division leadership on HR policies, procedures, andbest practices related to recruitment, hiring, onboarding,performance management, compliance, process improvement, benefitsand leave, compensation, employee relations, payroll/timekeeping,and separations. The position requires the ability to assesscomplex situations, exercise independent judgment, shift prioritiesas needed, and balance routine operational responsibilities withtime-sensitive and sensitive personnel matters.

The Senior HR Generalist provides front-line employee relationsguidance to department and division leadership, addressingperformance concerns, workplace conflicts, disciplinary processes,and other personnel matters in collaboration with VCU and VCUHealth System HR, as appropriate. The position also serves as aresource for other Clinical HR Generalists by sharing expertise,providing guidance on complex HR matters, promoting consistency inpolicy interpretation and application, and supporting thedevelopment of effective HR practices across clinicaldepartments.

Working closely with department chairs and administrators, theSenior HR Generalist ensures effective HR service delivery. Theposition contributes to School of Medicine HR initiatives, processimprovements, and special projects while maintaining theflexibility and responsiveness necessary to support the evolvingneeds of a complex clinical enterprise.

Human Resources Management and Administration:

• Manage day-to-day HR operations for assigned clinicaldepartmental portfolio balancing competing priorities and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant administration of HR functions in ademanding, fast-paced environment.
• Provide HR support across various employee populations andorganizational structures, navigating the systems, policies,procedures, and processes applicable to VCU and VCU HealthSystem.
• Demonstrate flexibility and the ability to pivot quickly inresponse to emerging concerns, urgent departmental requests,changing priorities, and evolving university or health systemrequirements.
• Provide front-line employee relations guidance on performancemanagement, workplace concerns, conflict resolution, corrective anddisciplinary actions, and other sensitive personnel matters. Partners with VCU and VCU Health System HR to assess concerns,determine appropriate next steps, and facilitate resolution orescalation when necessary.
• Serve as a resource and subject matter expert for otherClinical HR Generalists, providing guidance on complex HRquestions, policy interpretation, employee relations matters, andchallenging departmental situations.
• Oversee departmental compliance with HR policies andprocedures, communicate and maintain HR guidance related to leave,recruitment, compensation, and other HR functions, and adviseadministrators, division chairs, and supervisors on HR-relatedmatters and departmental initiatives.
• Apply knowledge of administrative policies and procedures,federal and state laws and policies, rules, regulations for HumanResources.
• Maintain all records, processing needs and changes for staffand faculty, including PAF changes. Attends all required trainingsessions/meetings to include HR partners.
• Provide training to all staff and faculty for VCU and VCUHSinitiatives, updates, and policy/procedure changes.
• Participate in special projects as identified in support of theSchool of Medicine, and VCU’s new Great Place policy and servicedelivery model.
• Provide back-up support for the SOM HR team

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,Public Administration, or a related field, or an equivalentcombination of education and relevant experience.
• Significant progressively responsible experience (5+ years) inhuman resources administration, including recruitment, employeerelations, performance management, compensation, benefits and leaveadministration, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing a complex HRportfolio and advising department leaders and supervisors on abroad range of HR matters.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR policies, procedures, employmentpractices, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Ability to assess employee relations concerns, exercise soundjudgment, identify potential risks, and determine appropriatecourses of action in consultation with HR partners as needed.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced,dynamic environment while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness,confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to navigate multiple HR systems, interpret differingpolicies and procedures, and adapt to changing operational needsand priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, buildcollaborative relationships, and provide guidance to leaders,supervisors, employees, and HR colleagues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,Public Administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible HR experience,preferably in a complex, decentralized organization.
• Experience supporting clinical departments, academic medicine,higher education, healthcare, or a similarly complexenvironment.
• Demonstrated experience providing front-line guidance oncomplex employee relations matters, including performancemanagement, workplace conflict, corrective action, and disciplinaryprocesses.
• Experience serving as a subject matter expert, mentor, orresource to other HR professionals, including providing guidance onpolicy interpretation and complex personnel matters.
• Experience identifying process improvement opportunities,developing HR procedures and resources, and promoting consistencyin HR service delivery.
• Experience with HR information systems, applicant trackingsystems, payroll/timekeeping systems, and related HRtechnology.
• Professional HR certification, such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR,or SPHR.

Position will remain open until filled. Applications received by11/13/26 will be given priority consideration.

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran'speriod(s) of military service in the calculation of their annualleave accrual rate. This may provide veterans with an increasedleave accrual!

Salary Range:

Up to $95,000; commensurate withexperience

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible forVCU’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

Restricted Position:

No

ORP Eligible:

No

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Hybrid

University Job Title:

2322S - Sr HR Generalist Senior