Human Resources Generalist

Description:

This position has the flexibility to be part-time or full-time depending on the need of the organization and candidate. This will be discussed during the interview process with the qualified candidates. The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay and benefit programs, facilitating performance management, overseeing employee relations, maintaining personnel files and enforcing company policies and practices. The HR Generalist serves in a broad HR capacity to support the employee experience for the Museum and to provide guidance on complying with federal and state employment regulations. This position will report to the Executive Director and have access to the volunteer HR Committee of the Trustees for mentorship and guidance.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions

· Oversee entire process of staff recruitment, including but not limited to writing/ updating job descriptions, posting job openings, receiving and reviewing candidate applications, scheduling candidate interviews with appropriate staff, checking job history and candidate references, communicating with candidates, and extending written employment offers to selected candidates.

· Onboard new staff including coordinating employee orientation, completing required paperwork, preparing staff badges and reviewing organization HR policies.

· Manage and monitor employment records using Employee Navigator to track employee changes to PTO, insurance, personal information, etc.

· Maintain attendance policies, including reviewing and answering questions on PTO and providing guidance to managers on staff attendance issues.

· Coordinate annual health insurance renewal and assist with open enrollment. Answer questions on employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life and 403(b) retirement plan. Facilitate communication of employee eligibility and enrollment, process changes and termination of insurance.

· Process, verify and maintain documentation in personnel files relating to HR activities such as staffing, training and performance evaluations.

· Address employee concerns, facilitate conflict resolution and counsel managers on promoting a positive work environment.

· When necessary, administer employee corrective action, communicating with management and staff about policy violations, and directing employee terminations when necessary.

· Work with managers on evaluating and processing Leave of Absence (Personal, Medical, and Military) requests in line with Museum policy.

· Review, research, and update employment policies, handbooks, forms, and contracts as appropriate and necessary.

· Plan and execute training and development programs for managers and staff.

· Create practice standards for employee document creation and retention.

· Work closely with Trustee and volunteer HR Committee to review policies, answer questions, and keep management updated on employee relations.

· Other duties as assigned.

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions. It is not intended to describe all the duties the position may perform.