Human Resources Generalist

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

1d • 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 the Advancement division and collaborates with leadership and staff to deliver human resources programs and services.

The Generalist works with hiring managers and business leaders to understand talent priorities and operational needs and to develop practical, people-centered solutions. The role calls for critical thinking and the ability to influence and navigate complex, sensitive situations. The incumbent also develops efficient methods for compiling and analyzing HR data to support reporting and special projects, while fostering a positive, inclusive workplace through trusted relationships across Virginia Tech and the Advancement Division.

This is a regular appointment with a hybrid schedule of four onsite days and one remote day per work week after successful onboarding. The role is exempt and not eligible for overtime. The successful candidate must complete a criminal conviction check; work visa sponsorship is unavailable.

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.
• Demonstrated 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 working with employment-based visa petitions and applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, coach, and execute HR initiatives across classification and compensation, employee relations, performance management, recruitment and selection, onboarding, and compliance.
• Provide HR support within the Advancement division and 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.
• Navigate complex and sensitive situations using critical thinking and influencing skills.
• 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.

Benefits

• Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance, which provide opportunities for impactful professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level