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About
NEKCV is a community-driven organization whose mission is to ensure high-speed broadband
internet service is available to the most rural and underserved communities in the Northeast
Kingdom and the Central Valley. Founded in 2020 as a Communications Union District, we
began network construction in 2021. Were a growing company with just over 30 employees,
which means theres lots of room for growth and learning. Here at NEKCV, were committed to
creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued.
SUMMARY
The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting the full range of human resources functions for
the organization. This position serves as a trusted resource to employees and managers and
helps ensure that HR practices are consistent, legally compliant, equitable, and aligned with the
organizations mission and culture.
The HR Generalist will manage day-to-day HR operations, including recruitment, onboarding,
employee relations, benefits administration, personnel records, performance management,
policy implementation, training, and employment compliance.
This position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, confidentiality, and the ability
to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
The ideal candidate Key Responsibilities:
- Human Resources Operations:
? Serves as a primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding HR
policies, procedures, benefits, and workplace questions.
? Maintains accurate and confidential personnel records and HR files.
? Manages employee lifecycle processes, including hiring, onboarding, job
changes, leave, performance management, and separation.
? Develops, updates, and communicates HR policies and procedures.
- Recruitment & Staffing:
? Coordinates recruitment activities from job description creation through hiring.
? Develops and maintains job descriptions.
? Supports hiring managers with the interview process and selection decisions.
? Owns the onboarding process of new hires.
? Supports workforce planning efforts and organizational growth initiatives.
- Employee Relations:
? Serves as a confidential resource for employees with workplace questions or
concerns.
? Assists managers with employee relations matters, performance issues,
coaching and/or corrective actions.
? Supports investigations into employee complaints or workplace issues.
? Promotes a positive, respectful and inclusive workplace culture.
- Compliance & Risk Management:
? Helps ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
? Maintains required employment records and notices.
? Supports compliance with wage and hour, leave, workplace safety, workers
compensation, unemployment, and employment laws.
? Assists with required reporting and audits.
? Maintains strict confidentiality of employee and organizational information.
- Performance Management & Employee Development:
? Coordinates annual and ongoing employee review process.
? Supports professional development and employee training programs.
? Maintains training records and required certifications.
? Helps to identify opportunities for employee development, retention and career
development.
- Workplace Safety:
? Serve on the safety committee.
? Coordinate employee injury and incident reporting.
? Owns the workers compensation process.
? Helps ensure workplace safety documentation and policies are maintained.
Qualifications (Required)
? Bachelor\'s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or
equivalent professional experience.
? 35 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a small or mid-sized organization.
? Working knowledge of federal and Vermont employment practices and requirements.
? Experience with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits, and HR
administration.
? Strong written and verbal communication skills.
? Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
? Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications:
? SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
? Experience working in a growing organization.
? Experience in telecommunications, utilities, construction, nonprofit, or community-based
organizations.
? Experience with Smartsheets
LOCATION, HOURS, AND COMPENSATION
Working Environment and Benefits
? NEKCV has offices in Danville and Brighton. Work is hybrid with some work in person
and some work remote and requires sufficient internet access to support Zoom and
Teams meetings.
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