Human Resources Professional (Generalist or Coordinator level)

Virginia Tech•Blacksburg, VA

2d•$47,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Information Technology Human Resources team is dedicated to fostering talent and boosting employee engagement throughout the organization, supporting over 350 employees in the Blacksburg area, the Greater Washington DC area, and various remote locations. We are seeking an HR professional to join our team. This position may be filled as an HR Generalist or an HR Coordinator dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience in various aspects of human resources such as recruitment, compensation, performance management, employee relations, or related HR functions that equates to a bachelor’s degree
Experience in developing job postings and position descriptions, reviewing candidate pools, providing guidance on starting pay, and/or assisting managers in basic employee relations matters
Experience interpreting and applying policies, exercising sound judgment, employing effective problem-solving approaches, and handling sensitive, confidential information
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience using enterprise human resources software solutions and data query tools
Experience working with supervisors, leadership, and administration in the delivery of human resources programs and operations
Working experience that demonstrates an understanding of at least one of the following HR programs: recruitment and selection, job analysis, classification and compensation, and employee relations.
Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
Exceptional organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to work independently with little supervision.
Exceptional customer service skills with the ability to communicate in a professional and courteous manner; interact respectfully and comfortably with all individuals in a diverse, multicultural environment; remain calm and polite in stressful situations; exercise excellent judgment, discretion and initiative.
Able to organize and prioritize a variety of competing demands.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering HR Generalist work in a large and complex organization
Professional certifications by Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM) or similar professional body
Demonstrated capacity to investigate complex human resources issues and compose well-structured, insightful reports, and recommendations
Experience in visa sponsorship

Responsibilities

Talent acquisition coordination
Position classification and compensation management
Initial point of contact for employee relations matters
Interpretation of HR policies
Streamlined HR administration
Liaison with various campus offices, including the Division of Human Resources and Payroll
Guidance to assigned business units to ensure compliance with employment laws, regulations, and industry standards
Participation in division-wide projects
Collaboration within cross-functional teams
General office duties
Recruitment support
Transactional support
Records management
Guidance and support to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, and university policies and procedures
Handling sensitive/confidential information with discretion
Cross-train in many HR Generalist duties over time