Human Resources Generalist

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, with a focus on recruiting. Responsibilities Business Operations Provide day-to-day Human Resources support, including managing employee files, handling inquiries, and assisting with projects. Assist onboarding new hires, ensuring they receive the necessary information and training to successfully start their new role. Create and evaluate job descriptions in collaboration with museum leadership, Human Resources, and finance. Maintain confidential employee data within the museum’s HRIS systems. Support employees in navigating human resources systems and programs in collaboration with the HR team. Organization Development and Learning Assist museum divisions with organizational structures and alignment with changing business needs. Build out and deliver training and learning opportunities. Recruitment Provide end-to-end full life cycle of recruiting and hiring: intake meetings, posting, screening resumes, conducting telephone screens, scheduling interviews, collecting feedback, offer letters, processing pre-employment checks, and new hire paperwork. Provide support in internship recruitment and process with external civic organizations. Track and support recruiting metrics. Maintain recruiting systems, external recruiting search firms and partners. Attend and manage relationships with local and collegiate job fairs. Employee Engagement Assist in conducting and coordinating exit interviews, surveys, and additional employee feedback. Compliance and Regulations Maintain Human Resources systems and databases, ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate. Provide support for HR compliance and legal issues, including advising on policies and procedures. Assist with HR transactions in an HRIS system, such as processing new hires, terminations, promotions, etc. Talent Management Administration and coordination of goal setting, mid-year review, end-of-year review, talent review, and talent management initiatives. Employee & Labor Relations Intake of issues, grievances and coordination with union representatives. Provide guidance and support to management through ER issues and performance management process. Conduct and complete investigations with recommendations. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of three to five years of demonstrated Human Resources and/or Recruiting experience. HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SCP) preferred. Prior experience in labor relations and/or union 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 computer skills including MS Office Suite/Word and Excel are required. Aptitude for problem solving and conflict resolution. Ability to travel 10% for job fairs and recruiting efforts. Exceptional verbal and written communication; ability to communicate with all levels of staff. Desire to work as a team with a result-driven approach. General experience with ATS and HRIS systems is required; experience using ADP and/or Jazz HR is a plus. Language: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, SOPs, write routine reports and correspondence, speak effectively before groups of employees. Mathematical: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, turnover rates, 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 in written, oral, diagram or schedule form. Physical: While performing duties, regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; talk or hear; stand, walk, reach with hands and arms; occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell; occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds; specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, adjust focus. Work Environment: Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Salary and Benefits The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000. Benefits include: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. An attractive time off program, including vacation, sick, and personal days. 10 Company Holidays. 401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth) with generous employer match. Robust voluntary benefit plans including transportation, legal, and many others. Free onsite garage parking. Position created on April 15, 2026. Equal Opportunity 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, providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Museum of Science and Industry