University of Mary Washington
HR Generalist & Training Administrator
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The University of Mary Washington is hiring an HR Generalist & Training Administrator. This role provides comprehensive HR support while leading employee training, professional development, and organizational learning initiatives. The position also ensures compliance with HR policies and employment laws, supports recruitment and employee relations, and develops training programs to enhance employee skills and engagement.
Highlights
- Lead continuous learning and professional development initiatives for faculty and staff.
- Develop and deliver HR training content, including micro-learning and on-demand options.
- Maintain HR website and learning resources such as the Commonwealth of Virginia Learning Center (COVLC).
- Design and administer surveys to assess HR services and support strategic HR planning with metrics.
- Strong knowledge of employment law and HR practices required.
- Proficient in Recruitment Management Systems, HRIS, and Learning Management Systems.
- Significant experience as a Human Resources generalist with training and development expertise.
- Bachelor's degree in HR Management or a related field is required.
- Experience working in higher education HR and/or Virginia state agency HR preferred.
- Salary range from $75,000 to $85,000, commensurate with experience.
HR Generalist & Training Administrator Full Description
Title: HR Generalist & Training Administrator
VP Area: Administration & Finance - UMW
Department: Human Resources
Campus Location: Main Campus
Advertised Range: $75,000 - $85,000 commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The University of Mary Washington has an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated HR team in our partnership with faculty and staff to achieve the goals of the university by attracting and retaining a highly qualified and motivated workforce. Responsible for providing broad HR support while leading initiatives related to employee training, professional development, and organizational learning. This role ensures compliance with HR policies and employment laws, supports recruitment and employee relations, and develops training programs to enhance employee skills, engagement, and performance.Duties include, but are not limited to: Provide leadership to support the continuous learning and professional development of faculty and staff across campus. Provide guidance in the use of learning resources, such as the Commonwealth of Virginia Learning Center (COVLC), UMW HR web site, HR functional tutorials.Collaborate with HR subject matter experts on the development and delivery of training for HR functional areas, to include companion materials, micro-learning and on-demand options.Serve as HR consultant and complete recurring HR essential assignments as required, such as HR website maintenance; Commonwealth of Virginia Learning Center (COVLC); Institutional Effectiveness Report; Classified, A/P and Wage Handbook. In coordination with HR team members, develop and deliver surveys that assess HR services. Support HR strategic planning with design and presentation of HR metrics, identify appropriate sources of data in response to metrics needs (RMS, gravity forms, surveys, exit interviews, etc.).
Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications
Strong understanding of employment law and HR practices.
Ability to design engaging training content and lead effective sessions.
Strong ability to partner with managers and employees at all levels.
Proficiency with Recruitment Management Systems, HRIS and/or Learning Management Systems.
Required Experience:
Significant Human Resources generalist experience, including training and development.
Additional Considerations:Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Bachelor's degree in HR Management or related field.
Experience working in a college/university HR department.
Experience working in HR for a Virginia state agency.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.
Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks.
Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.
The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the
EEO officer of the University.
EEO officer of the University.
UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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