"Human Resources Generalist"

The Office of Human Resources at Bryn Mawr College invites applications for a Human Resources Generalist to join our collaborative, mission-driven team. At Bryn Mawr, people, purpose, and learning intersect—and our HR team plays a critical role in cultivating a workplace where faculty and staff can thrive.

Reporting directly to the Vice President/Chief Human Resources Officer, the HR Generalist is a key partner supporting the full employee lifecycle, including talent sourcing and hiring, employee relations, organizational development, and compensation initiatives. Working closely with academic and administrative departments, this role helps advance strategic workforce priorities while fostering an inclusive, respectful, and engaging campus environment.

This is an opportunity to contribute to a campus community that values thoughtful leadership, professional growth, and the transformative power of education. If you are passionate about supporting people, strengthening workplace culture, and making a meaningful impact within higher education, we encourage you to apply.

About the Institution:

Since its founding in 1885, Bryn Mawr College has been the preeminent college for women interested in the pursuit of wisdom necessary to challenge the world's expectations. With its pioneering American Collegiate Gothic architecture and picturesque landscape, our campus is recognized as one of the most beautiful in the country. Located less than 15 miles from Philadelphia, and within 2-3 hours of New York City, Baltimore, and Washington, DC, Bryn Mawr’s location offers easy access to public transportation and endless recreation, dining, retail, and cultural activities.

Schedule & Benefits:

Bryn Mawr is committed to building and sustaining a campus community where faculty and staff can thrive. This full-time staff position has a standard schedule of 35 hours per week and is eligible for hybrid remote work.  The College offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including 22 days of vacation per year, three days personal leave, generous holiday time (including an extended winter break between Christmas Eve & New Year’s Day), sick leave, disability plans, life insurance, medical, dental, and vision, retirement, paid parental leave, tuition opportunities, and more. Waiting periods may apply.

Characteristic Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment

• Partner with hiring managers across academic and administrative departments to support full-cycle recruitment.
• Develop non-exempt and exempt position descriptions.
• Manage candidate communications.
• Promote equitable and inclusive hiring practices aligned with the College’s commitment to inclusive excellence.
• Track recruitment metrics and recommend strategies to enhance candidate experience and hiring outcomes.
• Collaborate with HR Coordinators to support recruiting operations, prepare offer letters, and maintain recruitment reports.

Employee Relations & Workplace Culture

• Serve as a trusted HR resource for employees and managers regarding workplace concerns, policy interpretation, and conflict resolution.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on employee relations best practices.
• Support documentation and investigation of employee relations matters as needed.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.

Organizational Development & Employee Engagement

• Support initiatives related to employee engagement, performance management, leadership development, and career growth.
• Assist departments with workforce and succession planning.
• Develop and deliver presentations such as new employee orientation and professional development training programs.
• Support performance evaluation processes and goal-setting frameworks.

Compensation & Workforce Analytics

• Support compensation administration, including salary benchmarking, job classification, and internal equity analysis.
• Assist with compensation review processes and related reporting.
• Partner with HR leadership to ensure compensation practices remain competitive within higher education.

HR Operations & Compliance

• Maintain applicant & employee data and HR processes within Workday.
• Generate reports and analyze workforce data to inform HR decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and College employment regulations/ policies.
• Contribute to HR initiatives, process improvements, and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years progressive HR Generalist experience.
• Demonstrated experience with staffing, employee relations, and compensation.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws.
• Ability to work collaboratively with HR team members, faculty, staff, and students.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to exercise and maintain discretion, sound judgment, and confidentiality.
• Successful completion of satisfactory background checks.
• Professional certification such as SHRM-CP, CCP, or PHR preferred.
• Higher Ed and Workday experience preferred.

To apply

upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; and 3) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.