Human Resources Generalist

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

3d•$72,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist coordinates, coaches, and executes HR initiatives across classification and compensation, employee relations, performance management, recruitment and selection, onboarding, and compliance. Reporting to the Advancement Human Resources Director, the position provides versatile HR support within Virginia Tech’s Advancement division. As part of the Advancement HR team, the Generalist collaborates with leaders and staff to deliver HR programs and services. The role works with hiring managers and business leaders to understand talent priorities and operational needs, and develops practical, people-centered solutions. It calls for critical thinking and the ability to influence others and navigate complex, sensitive situations. The Generalist also develops efficient methods for compiling and analyzing HR data to support reporting and special projects, and builds trusted relationships across Virginia Tech and the Advancement Division to foster a positive, inclusive workplace. The position is regular, exempt, and not eligible for overtime. It is hybrid after successful onboarding, with four onsite days and one remote day per work week. The position requires a criminal conviction check; Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor work visas.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Human Resources or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with experience equating to an advanced degree.
Previous experience providing HR support in an advanced HR Assistant, Coordinator, or Generalist role.
Working knowledge of HR principles and practices, including onboarding, employee relations, orientation and training, job analysis and evaluation, classification, compensation, recruitment, selection, performance management, equal opportunity and affirmative action, research, and policy interpretation.
Ability to independently and proactively manage multiple complex projects and day-to-day operations while meeting established deadlines.
Consulting experience in business and/or HR operations.
Proven experience managing large-scale programs.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, or CCP.
HR experience in a college or university setting.
Experience with Banner HRIS, PageUp, or a similar applicant tracking system.
Experience with employment-based visa petitions and applications.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, coach, and execute HR initiatives involving classification and compensation, employee relations, performance management, recruitment and selection, onboarding, and compliance.
Provide versatile human resources support within the Advancement division.
Collaborate with leadership and staff to deliver HR programs and services.
Work with hiring managers and business leaders to understand talent priorities and operational needs and develop practical, people-centered solutions.
Use critical thinking, influence, and judgment to navigate complex and sensitive situations.
Develop efficient methods for compiling and analyzing HR data to support reporting and special projects.
Cultivate trusted relationships across Virginia Tech and the Advancement Division to foster a positive, inclusive workplace.