NEW JOB OPENING
HUMAN RESOURCE GENERALIST - PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT
IN Kingston, RI, USA!

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree



Required Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a generalist or

• employee relations capacity

• Working knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and regulations

• Experience supporting employee relations and performance management processes

• Ability to build collaborative working relationships across departments

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision

• Experience using HR systems and generating basic reports



HR Generalist Job Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line HR consultation to managers and employees on policies, procedures, and employment-related matters

• Support workforce planning and staffing activities in collaboration with Talent Acquisition

• Assist with job description development, organizational updates, and position changes

• Guide performance management processes, including coaching managers on documentation and feedback practices

• Support compensation-related inquiries in coordination with central HR

• Respond to routine employee relations matters and escalate complex issues to the HR Business partner as appropriate

• Assist in managing performance concerns, corrective action processes, and documentation in alignment with applicable policies and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs)

• Support investigations by gathering documentation and coordinating meetings when needed

• Promote respectful workplace practices and equitable treatment

• Assist in implementing organizational changes, restructuring efforts, and workforce adjustments under HRBP guidance

• Support communication efforts during organizational transitions

• Contribute to assessments aimed at improving team effectiveness and workplace culture

• Ensure consistent application of HR policies, procedures, and university standards

• Guide collaboration with HR Centers of Excellence on benefits, leave administration, ADA/FMLA processes, and other HR programs

• Maintain compliance with state and federal employment laws and applicable CBAs

• Support reporting and data requests using HR systems (e.g., Workday)

• Maintain accurate records and documentation

• Generate basic HR reports and assist in analyzing workforce data to support decision-making

• Track trends in employee relations, turnover, and staffing activities

• Support the preparation of materials for leadership review

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**