Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary:

Provides primary support to student employees and their supervisors across the institution. Primary communication lead for People Center for both students and employees. Support projects and initiatives for non-student employees within the People Center.

Essential Functions

• Manage and coordinate student employment for the college serving as a liaison between student supervisors and the People Center
• Create and deliver supervisor and student training related to student employment
• Enter data accurately into payroll and administrative databases and software programs
• Maintain meticulous records of documentation and transactions
• Participate in annual student Job Fair with the goal of guiding students through the employment process
• Partner with Financial Aid and Career Collaborative team to support student employment
• Manage and process invoices and expenses
• Provide administrative, technical assistance and support to students and supervisors to include hiring, I-9 compliance, time card submission and terminations
• Manage system processes including Oracle job creation, stipend loaders, payroll validation, hiring spreadsheet and auditing Oracle student data
• Manage communication efforts for the People Center, including weekly institutional newsletter and handling communication requests through various channels
• Provide support to all employees across the institution on HR needs
• Process employment verifications and additional requests for employee information
• Manage various employee recognition programs
• Coordinate and participate in the delivery of New Hire Orientation
• Manage People Center student employee(s)
• Be an active, engaged visible member of the People Center across campus
• May assist with a variety of HR programs and operations for non-student employees

Requirements:

Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, business, or related major. PHR preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of state and federal employment laws
• Knowledge of HR practices in higher education
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information in a discreet manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work collaboratively and as a teammate across the institution at all levels
• Computer proficiency necessary particularly with applicant tracking systems, human resource information systems
• Excel, powerpoint and google suite tools
• Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to development of self and others
• Public speaking and training skills
• Project management skills
• Knowledge and commitment to fostering a diverse, inclusive and belonging within the organization

Experience:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in Human Resources with a focus on operations, HRIS, applicant tracking systems, recruitment and/or compensation.

Physical Demands, Working Conditions

• Sitting and/or standing for prolonged time
• May include overtime as needed
• Working in an open architecture environment

Additional Information:

The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Champlain College does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, religion, age, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, veteran or military service status, HIV -positive status, qualified disability, or on the basis of any other status protected by law, and does not discriminate in the administration of its education and admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, employment practices or co-curricular and other College-administered programs. Champlain College will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified students, applicants for admission or employment, or employees. Please contact the People Center at 802.651.5800 with questions concerning the hiring process or future employment at Champlain College, or if auxiliary aids or services are needed to apply for employment at Champlain College.

Champlain College is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community. Recognizing that diversity is both a reflection of our world and a source of rich education, Champlain strives to be diverse and inclusive in ways that reflect the world in which we live and work. All members of the Champlain community are valued as individuals.

Application Instructions:

Application materials must include a resume/CV and a letter of interest (Cover Letter) specifically addressing the desired qualifications. The College seeks candidates who, through their work and life experiences, service to the community, teaching or research can contribute to the diversity, inclusivity and academic excellence of Champlain College. Please include information about how you would contribute to these efforts and help to further this goal in your letter of interest/cover letter.