Human Resources Generalist

About the role

As an HR Generalist in Champlain College's People Center, you'll provide essential administrative and systems support to employees across the institution while serving as our primary communication lead for students, faculty, and staff. This is a dynamic, people-centered role where no two days look the same. You'll manage HRIS processes and data, keep HR operations running smoothly, and provide day-to-day support that touches every corner of campus.

Responsibilities

• 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 in coordination with the Senior HR Generalist
• Provide administrative and technical assistance and support to students and supervisors, including hiring, I-9 compliance, time card submission, and terminations
• Partner with Financial Aid and the Career Collaborative team, and participate in the annual student Job Fair, to guide students through the employment process
• Manage communication efforts for the People Center, including the weekly institutional newsletter, and triage requests through various channels such as the ticketing system
• Coordinate and participate in the delivery of New Hire Orientation
• Support employee recognition programs and engagement initiatives that foster a positive, inclusive, and welcoming workplace culture

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1-2 years of HR or administrative experience; experience in a higher education setting a plus
• Excellent organizational, time management, and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with employees, faculty, and staff
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to addressing and resolving HR issues
• Able to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly and work collaboratively across the institution at all levels
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Suite tools, and a commitment to fostering an equitable, inclusive, and belonging-centered organization

Work Arrangement

Full-time, in-person position based at our main campus in Burlington, VT. Standard business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm, with occasional evening or weekend hours for campus events. Comfortable office environment; sometimes requires travel between the main campus and lakeside office for meetings.

Compensation & Benefits

Annual Salary: $50,000 - $54,000
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA and FSA options
Paid Time Off: 16 holidays, 4 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time and 2 days of personal leave
Retirement: 403(b) plan with 3% employer matching contribution
Education: Tuition benefits for employees and family members
Wellness: Gym discount and Wellness programs with up to $300 annual incentives
Welfare: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, plus life insurance
Other Perks: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with counseling services, access to employee discounts and local/national benefit programs

Application Instructions

To apply, please follow the link below and submit the following application materials: Resume/CV, Cover Letter addressing the desired qualifications and how your experiences contribute to the academic excellence and inclusive community at Champlain College. The College seeks candidates who can enhance its mission through their work, life experiences, service, teaching, or research. Please include specific examples of how you would contribute to these efforts in your Cover Letter. To streamline our hiring process and ensure fairness for all candidates, we manage all recruitment communications through our online application system. Please do not call regarding your application status. We'll reach out directly if we'd like to schedule an interview. The successful completion of a criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

About Us

Founded in 1878, Champlain College is a small, private, not-for-profit college in Burlington, Vermont overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack mountains. Its career-driven approach to higher education prepares students for professional life from their very first semester. For the fifth year in a row, Champlain was named a "Most Innovative School" in the North by U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges" 2020 regional rankings and ranked #9 on The Princeton Review's "2025 Top Schools for Game Design."