Senior HR Generalist — Academic Medicine (Hybrid)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to provide complex HR support to faculty and staff within clinical departments. This fast-paced environment requires sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while navigating HR systems and policies.

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted adviser on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, benefits, and leave,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years in HR administration including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, compensation, benefits and leave administration, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience managing a complex HR portfolio and advising leaders on a broad range of HR matters.
• Knowledge of HR policies, employment practices, and applicable federal and state employment laws.
• Ability to assess concerns, exercise sound judgment, identify risks, and determine actions with HR partners.
• Experience managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and discretion.
• Ability to navigate multiple HR systems and adapt to changing requirements.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with leaders, supervisors, employees, and HR colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex HR support to faculty and staff within clinical departments.
• Advise department leadership on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, and payroll/leave matters.
• Support policy interpretation and ensure consistency in HR service delivery.
• Collaborate with VCU and VCU Health System HR to address concerns and facilitate resolution.
• Partner with chairs and administrators to ensure effective HR service delivery.
• Contribute to HR initiatives, process improvements, and special projects including new policies.
• Provide back-up support for SOM HR team.
• Maintain records and participate in required HR trainings.

Skills

HR policy guidance

Employee relations

Communication

Strategic advisement

Project prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR / related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

HR certification (SHRM-/PHR-/SPHR) (preferred)

Tools

HR information systems

Applicant tracking systems

Payroll/timekeeping systems

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University’s School of Medicine is seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to provide complex HR support to faculty and staff within clinical departments. This fast-paced environment requires sound judgment, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while navigating HR systems and policies.

The Senior HR Generalist serves as a trusted adviser on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compliance, benefits, and leave,