Job Title: Human Resources Generalist I (Training)
Location: Valdosta State University
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 279302
About Us

As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Job Summary

Performs activities in one or several human resource management fields such as benefits, compensation, on-boarding, personnel research, recruiting, and training.

Responsibilities

This position is working within the Employee & Organizational Development team of the Human Resources Department. The primary focus of this role will be training and managing the employee training platforms.

Typical Allocation of Duties:

Employment and on-boarding - 20%
Perform employee recruitment, screening, interviewing, on-boarding, and orientation functions.

Prepare human resources documents - 10%
Prepare job profiles, benefits brochures, employee handbooks, and other materials as directed.

Maintain and compile data - 20%
Maintain and compile data in human resources information systems.

Employee relations - 10%
Advise employees, supervisors, and managers regarding employee relations policy and programs. Counsel employees and managers regarding work-related issues.

Assist with plans, policies, and procedures - 10%
Assist in the formulation of staffing plans and personnel policies and procedures.

Benefit management - 10%
Perform benefit management functions. Counsel and enroll employees in benefits programs. Maintain benefit records.

Training and risk management - 10%
Administer employee training and risk management functions.

Other duties - 10%
Perform other human resources related functions as assigned.

Supervisor Expectations:

• Assess employee training needs using surveys, interviews, focus groups, and consultations with managers.
• Design, plan, and deliver training programs tailored to organizational needs and employee development.
• Manage and oversee employee training platforms, ensuring ease of access, user engagement, and reporting.
• Develop and organize training materials, including procedure manuals, handouts, visual aids, and compliance training.
• Deliver engaging training sessions using diverse instructional techniques such as role-playing, simulations, group discussions, and team exercises.
• Apply adult learning principles to create innovative and effective training solutions.
• Support strategic projects aligned with VSU's key initiatives and department events.
• Will serve as the Tuition Assistance Coordinator

Required Qualifications

Required Experience
Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of related work experience.

Proposed Salary

$40,025

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants are required to provide:

• professional references with current contact information

• documentation of academic credentials

• employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

• ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,

• view social media outlets, and

• remove job postings without additional notification.

Employment is contingent upon:

• successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check

• reference checks

Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

• satisfactory credit check

• successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

• pre-employment drug testing

• confirmation of credentials

After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

• New employee orientation

• VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
  • USG Ethics Policy

  • Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy

  • Drug Free Workplace

  • Sexual Misconduct and Title IX

  • Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

  • Motor Vehicle Policy

  • Workers Compensation (new hires)

  • Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)

• USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
  • Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving

Equal Employment Opportunity

Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Credit

Accommodations

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings, apply for a job on this site, or participate in the search process as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting Catherine Wills, in the Office of Human Resources at croark@valdosta.edu.