Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Category: Staff

Department: Human Resources

Locations: Northfield, VT

Posted: Mar 30, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full-time

Ref. No.: A00142

Salary Type: Annually

Salary Range: $53,000.00 - $60,000.00

Position ID: 198696

About Norwich University: Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically, socially, and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities, the nation, and the world.

Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont, only 20 minutes from the state capital, Montpelier, and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1,200 acres.

Our excellent benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability insurances, flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care, a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, an employee assistance program, paid time off, use of the University pool and fitness center, and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance. For more information about our benefits, visit

Job Description

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by overseeing a broad range of functions, including compensation, new hire onboarding, compliance, performance management, wellness, position control, audits, and unemployment claims. This role serves as a key point of contact for employees and supports the organization in maintaining a positive and productive workplace. Hybrid work schedule may be authorized for this position.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in facilitating the day-to-day operations and works closely with HR Coordinators
• Ensures timely and accurate processing of changes into the HRM system
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation; position reviews; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Maintains position control of exempt and non-exempt positions
• Coordinates hiring processes for employees
• Prepares audits, reports and surveys to support HR operations and ensure compliance
• Oversees wellness initiatives.
• Facilitates employee contracts, offer letters and salary increase processes and coordinates with the Finance Department
• Ensures timely processing of unemployment claims and appeals
• Evaluates hardware, software and processes utilized in HR functions and recommends improvements
• Trains designated colleagues on compensation, payroll, and retirement processes
• Leads or assists with HR projects and initiatives
• Prepares and delivers written and oral reports, briefings or training sessions as required
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as Norwich University policies, and best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment laws.

Other Functions:

• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and private information.
• Communicate with employees, students, and others in a respectful and clear manner.
• Serves on University committees, councils, workgroups, or other designated bodies as assigned.
• Achieves, maintains proficiency in, and utilizes computers, telephones, and other job-related equipment, including related system and software.
• Speaks, reads, and writes in English.
• Communicates by telephone, email, letter, in person, or other means of device.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor's degree in human resources, management, business, or related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for some education.

2 years of experience in human resources, compensation, payroll, business administration, retirement plans or closely related field, higher education, or non-profit setting.

Certificate in Human Resources Management SHRM -(S)CP or (S)PHR preferred.

Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, and Outlook).

Banner or similar HRMS experience preferred.

Able to sit, squat, reach, push, pull and manipulate related equipment; lift 15 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus.

Work some evening or weekend hours.

Environmental Conditions: Indoor work at a computer workstation. Low level of exposure to noise, dust, fumes, vibrations, and temperature changes.