Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in enhancing and managing human resource processes for all employees at Vermont Law and Graduate School. This position involves administering all standard HR programs, focusing on HRIS data entry and configuration, payroll, and collaborating closely with all areas of the school.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Employee Support: Act as the primary point of contact for our on-campus HR office. Provide coaching and guidance to managers and employees on HR policies, labor laws, and best practices in Vermont as well as our work-from-home jurisdictions.
• Onboarding and Offboarding: Manage the onboarding process for new employees, including background checks, documentation, and system setup. Coordinate offboarding processes for departing employees, including exit interviews, final pay, and benefits administration.
• HR and Employee Technology Administration: Manage and maintain the HRIS system, including creating ad-hoc reports, troubleshooting, and training managers and employees on system use. Ensure accurate and up-to-date employee records across all systems.
• Benefits and Compensation: Support benefits administration, including tracking, correcting data in Paylocity, new enrollments, status changes, and managing open enrollment processes. Administer bi-weekly payroll, ensuring all pay, taxes, and other related details are correct and paid timely for all employees.
• HR Compliance: Stay updated on and ensure compliance with local labor laws in all supported jurisdictions, including states throughout the US where our employees report to work, or work from a home office. Serve as the point of contact for government-mandated reporting.
• Programs and Projects: Assist with employee performance and development initiatives, and other people-centric programs. Analyze employee data to identify trends and propose actionable recommendations for improvement.