HR Generalist – Compensation & HR Operations

• →Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, procedures, and employee-related matters.
• →Support the employee lifecycle, including onboarding, transfers, promotions, organizational changes, and offboarding.
• →Assist with employee relations matters, including documentation, investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• →Partner with managers on performance management and employee development processes.
• →Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy within the HRIS.
• →Support benefits administration and respond to employee questions regarding benefits and HR programs.
• →Assist with recruiting activities, including job postings, compensation recommendations, interview processes, and new-hire onboarding.
• →Support the development and implementation of HR policies, programs, and initiatives.
• →Prepare recurring and ad hoc HR reports and analyses.
• →Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• →Participate in HR projects and process-improvement initiatives as needed.

We are seeking an experienced and analytical HR Generalist with a strong emphasis on compensation analysis to support our people strategy and day-to-day human resources operations. This role will serve as a key resource for employees and managers for recruitment, onboarding, position establishment, offboarding, benefits, employee relations, policy interpretation, HRIS data management while providing data-driven compensation insights to support pay decisions, internal equity, market competitiveness, and organizational planning.

The ideal candidate combines strong HR generalist knowledge with a demonstrated ability to analyze compensation data and translate data into clear recommendations for leaders.

Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

• 5+ years of experience performing compensation analysis
• Experience working in government or higher education
• Experience supporting annual compensation review and merit processes.
• Knowledge of pay equity analysis and compensation compliance.
• Experience with HR analytics and dashboard/reporting tools.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR.
• Advanced Excel or data visualization skills.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5+ years of progressive HR generalist experience, with demonstrated experience in compensation analysis or administration.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret compensation and HR data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including functions such as PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience working with an HRIS and maintaining confidential employee and compensation data.
• Strong understanding of HR practices, employee relations, performance management, and employment regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively with employees, managers, and senior leaders.