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University of Vermont

HR Generalist

🇺🇸 Burlington, VT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $28 - $32 per Hour

💻 Human Resources

🗓️ August 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Vermont is hiring an HR Generalist. This role involves communicating HR policies and procedures to employees, applicants, and retirees, collaborating with the HR department to resolve inquiries, managing confidential information related to benefits, payroll, and personnel through various HR systems including HRIS and ATS.

Highlights
  • Communicate human resources policies, procedures, and general information to employees, job applicants, and retirees.
  • Collaborate with the HR department to resolve basic to moderately complex inquiries promptly.
  • Handle confidential and sensitive information on benefits, payroll, and personnel matters.
  • Utilize Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), contact management, and electronic personnel file software.
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree with 1-3 years related HR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficiency with computer software and ability to learn new systems.
  • Ability to work collaboratively, maintain confidentiality, and communicate effectively with diverse university community members.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice, and fostering a multicultural environment.
  • Compensation range is $28.00 to $32.00 per hour.
  • Position requires a 4-month probationary period and a background check.

HR Generalist Full Description

HR Generalist
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 Position Details 
Advertising/Posting Title  | HR Generalist
Posting Summary  | This position communicates human resources policies, procedures and general information to employees, job applicants, and retirees that contact central Human Resources via email, phone and walk-in. This position will collaborate with the broader HR department to resolve basic to moderately complex inquiries in a timely manner. It requires utilizing a variety of systems (including Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), contact management and electronic personnel file software). It will be expected to handle confidential/sensitive information regarding the and administration of benefits, payroll and personnel matters management in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS).

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)  | Bachelor’s degree with one to three years related experience in Human Resources or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficiency with computer software and the ability to learn new systems and software
Ability to:
-Work in a collaborative environment and serve as an effective team member
-Maintain confidentiality
-Work effectively with a wide range of University students, personnel, and affiliates, and across multiple disciplines
-Effectively communicate with customers to obtain information and provide assistance

Demonstrated commitment to diversity, social justice issues, and fostering a collaborative, multicultural environment.
Desirable Qualifications  |
Anticipated Pay Range  | 28.00-32.00/hr
Other Information  | Cover letter, resume and three professional references are required.
Special Conditions  | External candidates must complete a 4-month probationary period, A probationary period may be required for current UVM employees, A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position
FLSA  | Non-Exempt
Union Position  | No
 Posting Details 
Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.
Job Location  | Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date  | 08/26/2025
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)  |
Open Until Filled  | No
 
Our Common Ground Statement 
The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

 Position Information 
Position Title  | HR Partner OC3 N
Posting Number  | S5718PO
Department  | Human Resources/11305
Position Number  | 002269
Employee FTE  | 1.0
Employee Term  | 12
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