Strategic HR Director – Higher Ed | Flexible Schedule

Vermont Law and Graduate School; Royalton (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

403b with 4% employer contrib

3 weeks vacation

11 holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Vermont Law and Graduate School seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead employment compliance, employee relations, immigration processes, leave programs, and policy development. This senior role reports to the Vice President of People and Operations and partners with campus leaders to ensure compliant, fair employment practices.

The Director collaborates with legal counsel to align HR activities with federal, state, and local laws while fostering a positive employee experience and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Legal Studies, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• Seven to ten years of progressive Human Resources experience.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying complex employment laws and HR compliance requirements.
• Experience leading workplace investigations and employee relations matters.
• Experience developing and implementing HR policies and organizational procedures.
• Strong relationship building and management skills.
• Experience drafting contracts, policies, and employment documentation.
• Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably managing HR staff and programs.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and HRIS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of institutional employment compliance programs.
• Lead internal audits and corrective action initiatives related to HR compliance.
• Monitor changes in federal, state, and local employment laws and assess institutional impact.
• Conduct audits of personnel records, I-9 documentation, leave administration, and employment practices.
• Coordinate required reporting including EEO, IPEDS, ABA, DOL, and related surveys.
• Maintain required notices, postings, and compliance documentation.
• Review and update HR policies, employee handbooks, and procedures.
• Partner with legal counsel on compliance issues and risk mitigation strategies.
• Advise managers and leadership regarding employment practices, policy interpretation, and Human Resources procedures.

Skills

HR policies

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

HR compliance

Communication

Leadership

Contracts drafting

Microsoft 365

HRIS

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Legal Studies/Higher Education Admin

Master's degree in HR/Business/Legal Studies/Higher Education Admin

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

Vermont Law and Graduate School seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead employment compliance, employee relations, immigration processes, leave programs, and policy development. This senior role reports to the Vice President of People and Operations and partners with campus leaders to ensure compliant, fair employment practices.

The Director collaborates with legal counsel to align HR activities with federal, state, and local laws while fostering a positive employee experience and