HR Generalist

FTE: 1.0

Schedule: M-F, 8:00-4:30 pm

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital /

Southern Vermont Health Services Corporation

Job Description

Job Title: HR Generalist

Job Code: 999 

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department Name: Human Resources

JOB SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist provides administrative and operational support across all areas of Human Resources at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. This role is responsible for new team member orientation and onboarding, benefits support, training and education compliance, clerical and records management, and general office coordination. The HR Generalist also serves as the primary administrator of the hospital’s Learning Management System (LMS), Elsevier, ensuring training and education requirements are tracked and met.

DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:

The Human Resource Department provides operational leadership in Human Resource management to all employees of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Human Resource policies, procedures and practices are in accordance with the hospital’s mission and strategies, prevailing state and federal employment laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement. Human Resources provides the full spectrum of Human Resource services to managers and employees including: employee and labor relations, compensation and benefits management, recruitment/selection/placement, performance management, development planning and organizational effectiveness, and education service support.

The Human Resource Department provides services Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The department interfaces with department heads and employees across all departments, senior management, medical staff, community members, legal counsel and various staff/federal governmental agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

New Team Member Orientation & Onboarding

• Prepare orientation materials and facilitate new team member orientation sessions.
• Support managers and new hires through the onboarding process, including background checks, reference verification, and completion of required documentation.
• Ensure accurate entry and maintenance of employee data in HRIS and related systems.

Training & Education Compliance

• Serve as the primary administrator of the Elsevier Learning Management System (LMS), including user setup, course assignments, reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Track and report on hospital-wide mandatory training and continuing education requirements to ensure compliance with internal policy and regulatory standards.
• Partner with department leaders to schedule and monitor annual and role-specific education, ensuring timely completion and accurate recordkeeping.

Benefits Support

• Assist employees with benefits-related questions, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and leave programs.
• Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations, ensuring compliance with plan provisions and regulatory requirements.
• Support annual open enrollment and wellness initiatives.

Clerical & Records Management

• Maintain employee personnel files, I-9s, and other HR records in compliance with hospital policy and legal standards.
• Draft correspondence, prepare reports, and manage confidential information with discretion.
• Assist with HR data reporting and audits as needed.

General Office Coordination

• Serve as the first point of contact for the HR department, responding to inquiries and directing employees and visitors appropriately.
• Coordinate meetings, trainings, and department events.
• Order office supplies and ensure HR work areas remain organized and well supplied.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of HR experience; healthcare HR experience a plus.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), preferably Elsevier, is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems (Paylocity experience a plus).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

OSHA CATEGORY

• OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
• Standing - Up to 1/3
• Walking - Up to 1/3
• Sitting - 2/3 or more
• Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
• Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
• Pushing/Pulling - None
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
• Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
• Tasting or smelling - None

This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.

• Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
• Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
• Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
• Up to 100 pounds - None
• More than 100 pounds - None

This position has special vision requirements.

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

WORK ENVIORNMENT

• This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
• Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
• Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
• Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
• Outdoor weather conditions - None
• Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
• Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
• Risk of electrical shock - None
• Work with explosives - None
• Risk of radiation - None
• Vibration - None
• The typical noise level for the environment is:
• Very Quiet
• Quiet
• Moderate Noise
• Loud Noise
• Hearing
• Ability to hear calls
• Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others

EEO/ADA STATEMENT

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.

Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155 

In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.