Human Resources Generalist

About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The museum provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!

The Job: The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key partner in supporting a wide range of human resources duties and initiatives within the museum. This role will support the HR team, which includes handling employee data, employee training, employee relations, conducting onboarding of new hires, leadership development initiatives, recruiting practices, as well as build and maintain additional programs used within the HR team.

Responsibilities
Business Operations

• Support employees in navigating human resources systems and programs in collaboration with members of the HR team.
• Serve as additional support for other personnel within the HR team including recruiting, benefits, compensation, and other as assigned.
• Maintain confidential employee data within the museum's HRIS systems.
• Conduct new hire onboarding, including meeting organization and presentation content.

• Assist in conducting and coordinating employee relations, including exit interviews, employee investigations, and any additional employee feedback.
• Own and manage unemployment claims process ensuring the timely completion of submissions and responses.
• Assist in employee corrective actions, organization of yearly performance review process, and organization or employee files.

• Assist in conducting and identifying development trainings in collaboration with museum leadership.
• Manage employee relations issues including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and improvement and exit strategies. 
• Assess employee concerns and provide support to managers on methods to resolve with discretion.
• Champion and demonstrate the museum's Inclusion and Belonging commitment of the museum through HR programs and initiatives. 

• Ensure compliance with labor regulations
• Conduct additional trainings in compliance with state and federal mandate and others as assigned.
• Maintain physical and digital files according to HR retention guidelines.
• Conduct audits and data analysis to maintain compliance with required regulatory reports.
• Deliver workforce data to managers to support projects for their departments and teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated HR experience.
• HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SCP) preferred.
• Prior experience in labor relations and/or union negotiations is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite; Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word required.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and conflict resolution.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication; ability to communicate with all levels of staff.
• Desire to work as a team with a result driven approach.
• Experience in HRIS, recruiting, and payroll systems.
• Language:
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, standard operating procedures, etc.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
• Mathematical:
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, turnover and retention rates, etc.
• Reasoning:
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Physical:
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work Environment:
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Our Inclusion and Belonging Statement

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.