Human Resources Generalist

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Position Information

Title : Human Resources Generalist

Department : Human Resources

Regular or Temporary : Regular

Hours Per Week : 40

FLSA Determination : Exempt

Open Date : 03 / 18 / 2024

Open Until Filled : Yes

Full or Part Time : Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity College seeks staff that reflect the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing forty-one states and seventy countries, with 21 percent U.

S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in Hartford, Connecticut.

With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and ninety-one graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program.

We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region.

As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, the Human Resource Generalist is highly motivated and self-directed to support an inclusive, collaborative, engaged, and diverse workforce.

The position is responsible for administering, interpreting, and supporting Trinity College Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs.

A primary focus will include acting as advisor and consultant on employee relations investigations and serving as the leave of absence administrator ensuring adherence to both Trinity Policies and benefits and state and federal laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions and counsel employees and managers on Trinity College human resources policies as well as the performance management and disciplinary process.
• Partner with staff, faculty, and leadership to investigate and resolve employee concerns.
• Conduct employee investigations to ensure consistent and fair processes.
• Stay up to date on all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations including FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation.
• Assist in facilitation of new hire orientation and maintain current slide deck.
• Responsible for planning and execution of employee engagement celebrations and events.
• Develop and execute employee engagement surveys, providing summary reports to AVP of HR and Division leaders.
• Administrator for all leaves of absence, including FMLA, Workers Comp, and ADA accommodation requests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned based on departmental need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; high school degree required.
• 1-3 years human resources experience required.
• SPHR, PHR certification preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and three references.

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Please explain how you would promote an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion in this role.

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