Human Resources Manager in Burlington, Vermont at Vermont Housing Finance Agency

VHFA is seeking an experienced human resources professional to lead reliable, compliant, and employee-focused HR programs that strengthen our workforce and workplace culture.

At the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), we are on a mission to ensure all Vermonters have access to affordable housing. This is a reimagined role for VHFA, where for the first time we are seeking a Human Resources (HR) Manager to administer the systems, programs, and services that best support employees. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will oversee HR administration, benefits, payroll coordination, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, performance and development practices, and workplace culture initiatives.

The Impact You’ll Make

• Lead HR Administration: Administer HR programs, records, systems, policies, forms, and workflows accurately, consistently, securely, and in compliance with Agency requirements.
• Manage Benefits and Employee Services: Oversee benefits, leave, retirement, and employee-service programs, providing employees with timely and practical guidance.
• Coordinate Payroll Information: Work with Finance and our HRIS (Paylocity) to support accurate compensation, deductions, leave administration, and retirement reporting.
• Support Talent Acquisition and Workforce Planning: Manage recruitment, onboarding, employee transitions, job descriptions, organizational records, and staffing resources while advising managers on effective and compliant hiring practices.
• Guide Employee Relations and Manage Risk: Address employee relations, investigations, accommodations, performance concerns, and policy questions fairly and consistently; monitor legal and workplace developments and recommend practical actions to management.
• Advance Organizational Effectiveness: Strengthen performance management, employee development, succession planning, engagement, retention, leadership development, and culture initiatives aligned with VHFA’s values and objectives.
• Use Data and Continuous Improvement: Analyze workforce information, employee feedback, and organizational needs to improve HR systems, service quality, compliance, efficiency, and management decision-making.

Work Environment & Flexibility

This position offers a hybrid work schedule. You will work in our collaborative Burlington office environment and remotely as coordinated with your supervisor once trained, with a minimum of 2 days per week in the office and in-person presence required for key Agency meetings and other business needs.

The Perks

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and the family or optional buy-out plan
• Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care Account
• Company-sponsored Short and Long-Term Disability
• Company-sponsored Life Insurance
• The company pays 10% of your salary to a 403(b), regardless of your contribution
• Up to $4,000 educational assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Combined Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Up to 6 weeks of paid time off for parental and family leave
• Parking Reimbursement for designated lots
• Free Car Share membership for work-related travel
• 403b Savings Account & 457 Retirement Plan

Ready to help us build a stronger community? Apply today to join our collaborative team!

What You Bring to the Table

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree plus at least 4 years of relevant experience.

HR Knowledge and Judgment: Strong working knowledge of human resources administration, benefits, employee relations, recruitment, employment compliance, and organizational practices, with the judgment to handle sensitive matters appropriately.

Planning and Analysis: Ability to organize competing priorities, use data and evidence to evaluate issues, and interpret financial, operational, and numerical information accurately.

Systems and Technology: Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; experience with Paylocity or a comparable HR information system is desirable.

Professional Credentials: SHRM certification is desirable, but we can support you to get that if interested.

Communication and Service: Clear, professional communication; strong collaboration and customer service; sound discretion; and a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Values Alignment: Consistent commitment to VHFA’s values of integrity, effectiveness, and impact.