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HR Generalist - Recruiting & Employee Engagement

$60k - $70k

Museum of Science and Industry

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ability to travel 10% for job fairs and recruiting efforts.

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.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists; Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.

An attractive time off program, including vacation, sick, and personal days.

10 Company Holidays.

Robust voluntary benefit plans including transportation, legal, and many others.

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. 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.

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