Senior Human Resources Generalist bei Saint Michael's College, Inc.

The Office of Human Resources at Saint Michael's College invites applications for a dynamic and experienced Senior HR Generalist with expertise in Employee Relations, Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and Recruitment. This role will be instrumental in supporting the overall mission of the College by providing comprehensive human resources services, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of HR data, and strategically optimizing HR processes, especially during a period of significant organizational evolution.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, solutions-oriented individual who thrives in an environment of rapid change, demonstrating initiative in identifying and implementing innovative HRIS-driven solutions and talent management process improvements. This position requires a strong blend of HR generalist knowledge, technical HRIS proficiency, and the ability to build and sustain relationships to effectively navigate complex situations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

Employee Relations and Compliance:

• Provide guidance and counsel to managers and employees on a range of HR policies, procedures, and best practices, including employee relations, performance management, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Support conflict resolution, conduct investigations when necessary, and ensure fairness and consistency in all employee interactions.
• Stay abreast of relevant federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, particularly those impacting higher education, and ensure compliance in all HR practices.
• Support unemployment requests and workers' compensation claims.
• Partner in coordinating and supporting leave administration.

HRIS Optimization:

• Serve as the subject matter expert for HRIS (Oracle), managing data input and ensuring accuracy and integrity of all HR data.
• Oversee and coordinate employee appointments, changes, separations, recruiting, onboarding, and other transactions, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Develop and implement ongoing audits and process reviews to ensure data accuracy and to improve efficiency.
• Partner with technical support and other relevant teams, collaborating on system integrations, updates, and troubleshooting HRIS-related issues. Identify and implement user-friendly and efficient system capabilities to drive business process improvements.
• Prepare and generate various HR reports and analytics to inform decision-making and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.

Talent Management and Development:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment, including developing job descriptions, overseeing applicant tracking, and coordinating interviews and selection processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate new employee onboarding programs, leveraging system functionality, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience for new hires.
• Advise managers and employees on training needs, and performance review processes.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Support compensation program administration, including job analysis – supports development of job descriptions, understands compensation benchmarking to develop salary offers, and equity reviews, in consultation with management.
• Provide information and support to employees regarding benefit programs including annual open enrollment and life events.

For a full job description, please click here. The annual salary range for this position is $68,000-$73,000. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Our lived experience impacts how we self-assess our skills, experience, and qualifications. In particular, data and statistics have shown that candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and others with minoritized and marginalized identities may not apply to jobs when they do not believe they meet 100% of the requirements and expected responsibilities listed in the job descriptions. Some responsibilities and skills are teachable and can be learned on the job. If you can imagine yourself in this position, bringing value to our students and community and meeting most of what we are looking for, please apply. 

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities. 
 

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of HR experience with a focus on employee relations, and generalist duties including recruitment.
• Proven expertise in HRIS administration, including system implementation.
• Knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment law, especially in higher education.
• Strong communication, professionalism, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• HR certifications like SHRM-CP or PHR.
• Experience with specific higher education HRIS platforms (e.g., Ellucian Banner HR, Oracle).
• Experience in a unionized environment.
• Experience with visa and immigration processing.

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of background check and driving record check.

Application Instructions:

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button: 

• Resume
• A cover letter that includes a statement describing your skills and experience that would contribute to the Office of Human Resource’s commitment towards Saint Michael's College and becoming a more culturally responsive and inclusive community. 

For full consideration please submit application materials by September 21, 2025. The position remains open until filled. 

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit:  Saint Michael's College Careers