Strategic HR Director, Higher Education & Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits (medical, dental, vision

403b with 4% employer contribution

3 weeks vacation + personal and sick

11 paid holidays + summer/winter break

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedule potential

Job summary

Vermont Law School in South Royalton, VT is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead employment compliance, employee relations, immigration, leave programs, and policy development. This full-time, in-person role reports to the VP of People and Operations and guides HR practice across the campus.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 7–10 years HR experience, strong knowledge of employment laws, and proven leadership. Competitive benefits and tuition assistance accompany the role.

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.
• 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 leadership for employment compliance, employee relations, immigration, leave, and policy development.
• Partner with campus leaders to advance organizational effectiveness and positive employee experience.
• Lead HR investigations, advise on disciplinary matters and performance issues.
• Draft faculty employment contracts and maintain documentation; oversee payroll processing for faculty.

Skills

HR compliance

Employee relations

Workplace investigations

Policy drafting

HRIS proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

HRIS systems

Job description

Vermont Law School in South Royalton, VT is seeking a Human Resources Director to lead employment compliance, employee relations, immigration, leave programs, and policy development. This full-time, in-person role reports to the VP of People and Operations and guides HR practice across the campus.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 7–10 years HR experience, strong knowledge of employment laws, and proven leadership. Competitive benefits and tuition assistance accompany the role.