HR Generalist

Human Resources Coordinator Full-time, non-exempt, 37.5 hours/week $Reports to: HR Business Partner Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.). - 2 weeks of paid vacation in addition to paid personal and sick days. - 11 paid holidays plus two weeks of paid days off for Summer and Winter breaks. - Employee Assistance Program. - Flexible schedule potential. Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. In recruiting for faculty and staff, we seek unique backgrounds to enrich and challenge our community. The Human Resources Coordinator provides essential administrative and operational support to the HR team, ensuring efficient and accurate execution of day-to-day, as well as long-term HR functions and projects at Vermont Law and Graduate School. This position is responsible for maintaining employee records, supporting HRIS data accuracy, coordinating HR documentation, and serving as the first point of contact for the HR office. Working closely with the HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, and VP for People and Operations, this role supports a variety of HR projects, compliance and documentation processes, and employee engagement initiatives. Administrative Support Provide administrative and project support to the HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, and VP for People and Operations, as assigned. Assist with HR projects, initiatives, and events, as directed. Manage the HR department's email inbox by responding to inquiries or directing them to the appropriate HR team member. Serve as the first point of contact for employees and visitors to the HR office, providing courteous and professional assistance. Maintain an organized HR office environment, order any office supplies, manage other office space needs. Maintain an updated calendar/list of all HR happenings, including but not limited to; events, employee changes, new hires and terminations, deadlines, and projects. Send as a "weekly updates" email to all HR staff and other departments, as appropriate. File and manage sensitive employee documents, including contracts, forms, candidate applications, employee status changes, employee benefits information, correspondence, and all other documentation and recordkeeping. Conduct routine audits of employee data and documentation within the HRIS (Paylocity) to ensure compliance and data integrity. Provide the Business Office with employee documentation and updates as requested. Assist employees by supporting employment verification requests, completing Public Service Loan Forgiveness forms, and other documentation requests requiring HR verification. HRIS and Compliance Support Support HR data entry and record maintenance within Paylocity, including updates to employee information and reporting needs. Support the HR Generalist with I-9 employment eligibility verification for employees and work-study students, ensuring compliance with federal requirements, as directed. Help monitor compliance with organizational policies and regulatory standards as directed. Committee and Project Assistance Provide administrative support for HR-related projects, communications, and initiatives across departments, as assigned. Support onboarding, offboarding, scheduling, events, and other projects as needed. Perform other duties and projects as assigned. Associate's degree in a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. One to three years of administrative or HR-related support experience required; Experience working with HR information systems (HRIS) desired. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and comfort learning new software tools. Strong interpersonal skills and a customer service-oriented approach. Experience working in a Human Resources office or directly supporting payroll functions. Familiarity with HR practices and compliance requirements, including recordkeeping and employment verification (I-9). Knowledge of HRIS platforms and reporting tools. Demonstrated interest in developing a career within Human Resources or higher education administration preferred. Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations. Application Requirements: If you are applying from a third party website (Indeed, etc.) and are unable to attach additional materials to your online application, please apply directly at or email required documents to Christine Moyer, . As part of our commitment to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, candidates who meet the qualifications for this position and who require accommodations to apply should contact Human Resources at . Vermont Law and Graduate School strives to raise the bar for being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, place of birth, marital status, disability, veteran's status, HIV status, pregnancy, genetic information, health insurance status, and crime victim status. 23-27 Hourly Wage