Human Resources Generalist
Apply NowCompany: The Museum of Flight
Location: Seattle, WA 98115
Description:
Summary
The Human Resources (HR) Generalist contributes to the mission of The Museum of Flight as a team player helping design and develop a workplace culture that supports the Museum's success and drives positive employee engagement. This role requires a broad knowledge of the HR function and provides professional level HR support in functional areas such as employee performance management, engagement, compensation, employee relations, benefits, compliance, onboarding, training and development, employment law, policies, and procedures. This person will actively assist leadership and senior level HR team members in designing, developing, and implementing strategic HR initiatives to meet the needs of the Museum and a diverse workforce.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Deliver day-to-day HR assistance, support, and sound consultation and guidance with employees and managers in all areas of human resources. Focus areas may include but not limited to performance management, employee engagement, employee relations, organizational design, compensation, benefits, and/or training and development. Perform day-to-day benefits administrative functions including data administration, open enrollment tasks, vendor management, reports, audit, employee support, leaves of absence, and communication. Perform day-to-day compensation related programs and procedures including, but not limited to job description analysis, market pricing, compensation review, and annual salary survey participation. Partner with the Payroll and Finance team to ensure all employee changes, earnings, deductions, and pay related items are accurate and audited in a timely manner. Works closely with senior staff and leadership to manage and resolve complex employee relations issues which may include coaching and guiding people leaders in conflict resolution. Assist with the design, development, and implementation of HR policies, programs, and practices that balance the needs of the Museum and a changing and diverse workforce. Shared responsibility for training, development, and driving change to continue the Museum's evolution to a more diverse and inclusive institution. Serve on various organization-wide committees and cross-departmental work teams to bring HR perspective and consultation on policies, procedures, and best practices. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, and employment law. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Education & Experience
Knowledge
Skills
Abilities
License & Certification
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits
The Museum of Flight offers full-time employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match after 1 year of service, Employee Assistance Program, as well as company paid life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and long-term disability.
Paid-Time Off
Our paid time-off plans include 2 weeks of accrued sick leave and 2 weeks of vacation (80 hours each) per year, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
Compensation
The hourly range for this position is $69,300.00 to $97,000.00 depending on experience.
Should you receive an offer, please expect that it can fall anywhere within this range. A multitude of factors will determine a fair salary based on the following: scope of role within the organization, years of relevant experience, specific skills, and evaluation of capability to execute in role successfully (among other critical factors).
Important Information
The Museum of Flight is committed to reflecting the diverse community around us. We continue to listen, learn, and implement change so that we can become a more inclusive organization that addresses bias and inequity, and better serves our communities. We highly encourage persons of color, members of marginalized communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply.
Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
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The Human Resources (HR) Generalist contributes to the mission of The Museum of Flight as a team player helping design and develop a workplace culture that supports the Museum's success and drives positive employee engagement. This role requires a broad knowledge of the HR function and provides professional level HR support in functional areas such as employee performance management, engagement, compensation, employee relations, benefits, compliance, onboarding, training and development, employment law, policies, and procedures. This person will actively assist leadership and senior level HR team members in designing, developing, and implementing strategic HR initiatives to meet the needs of the Museum and a diverse workforce.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Education & Experience
- A degree in human resources, business, or related field. A combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
- Four (4) years of experience in Human Resources.
- Experience providing professional level HR consultation including interpretation of federal, state, local laws and regulations, internal policies, and procedures.
- Experience with organizing and maintaining HR compliance requirements including employee files, job descriptions, background checks, vendor contracts, and benefits related material.
- Experience with delivering training and development experiences a plus.
Knowledge
- Knowledgeable in the application of federal, state, and local regulations including EEO/AAP, HIPPA and employment law such as ADA, ADEA, FLSA, FMLA, Workers' Compensation and COBRA.
- Knowledgeable in HR compliance and reporting requirements.
- Knowledgeable in performance management principles and conflict resolution practices.
- Knowledgeable in Benefits Administration including ERISA regulations.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills; ability to prioritize work through demonstrated organizational skills; initiative to improve processes.
- Advanced skills with computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS platforms, and other HR focused databases.
- Demonstrated excellence in written and verbal communications skills with strong attention to detail.
- Strong problem solving and analysis along with an ability to work with people at all levels in the organization.
Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive matters effectively with integrity, diplomacy, and professionalism.
- Excellent time management with a proven ability to meet deadlines with competing priorities.
License & Certification
- PHR/SHRM-CP certification, preferred.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- This position's primary schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- May require working additional hours including evenings and weekends based on Museum need.
- Occasional local travel is expected for this position.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
- Normal office conditions apply, including repetitive arm and wrist movement, and long periods of sitting or standing.
- The ability to bend, carry, reach to the side, front and overhead, push, pull, focus, walk, stand, twist and squat are occasional requirements in a normal office setting.
Benefits
The Museum of Flight offers full-time employees a generous and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% match after 1 year of service, Employee Assistance Program, as well as company paid life insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and long-term disability.
Paid-Time Off
Our paid time-off plans include 2 weeks of accrued sick leave and 2 weeks of vacation (80 hours each) per year, 10 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays.
Compensation
The hourly range for this position is $69,300.00 to $97,000.00 depending on experience.
Should you receive an offer, please expect that it can fall anywhere within this range. A multitude of factors will determine a fair salary based on the following: scope of role within the organization, years of relevant experience, specific skills, and evaluation of capability to execute in role successfully (among other critical factors).
Important Information
The Museum of Flight is committed to reflecting the diverse community around us. We continue to listen, learn, and implement change so that we can become a more inclusive organization that addresses bias and inequity, and better serves our communities. We highly encourage persons of color, members of marginalized communities, women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ individuals to apply.
Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
#LI-EA1
#li-onsite
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.