Director, Human Resources Jobs

Museum of Science, Boston

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Summary Statement

The Director of Human Resources is an integral part of the operations of the Human Resources and Volunteer Services Division. Working closely with the Chief People Officer, this position oversees a staff of two full-time employees, including the HRIS Specialist and the Benefit and Employee Program Coordinator. This position is responsible for developing and administering policies and procedures for the Museum and monitoring the compensation and benefits programs to ensure equity and integrity. They will also oversee all employee-focused programs in collaboration with the Senior Director of Culture and Belonging to ensure that all processes drive the Museum's DEAIB initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Museum's Employee Handbook, which supports over 300+ employees.
• Responsible for compensation program.
• Manages employee relations for individual contributors and 90 supervisors and managers.
• Responsible for departmental budget planning and maintenance.
• Lead two full-time staff members and one intern.
• Coordinate all Human Resources operations with a strong drive towards automating the process, ensuring equity, and supporting the DEAIB initiatives of the Museum.
• Participate in the HRVS Leadership team.
• Oversee reward & recognition programs.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENTS

• Ensuring equal employment opportunities and fostering a culture of respect and acceptance.
• Develop, implement, and maintain the HRVS department budget.
• Compensation and Benefits: Managing the organization's compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and market competitiveness.
• Perform other work-related duties as required by the Manager.
• Legal Compliance: Staying updated on labor laws and regulations, ensuring HR practices comply with legal requirements, and liaising with legal counsel as needed.
• Employee Safety and Wellness: Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting employee wellness programs, and managing workplace incidents or accidents.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Promoting DEIAB within the organization,
• HR Administration: Overseeing HR administration processes, such as employee record-keeping and HRIS management.
• HR Analytics and Reporting: Analyzing HR data and metrics to provide insights and recommendations for improving HR strategies and practices.
• Employee Relations: Handling employee grievances, conflicts, and disciplinary actions by the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• HRVS Leadership: Lead two professional human resources professionals, including daily direction, goal setting, and performance management.
• Collaboratively participate in HRVS Leadership team decisions.
• Policy Development and Compliance: Developing and updating HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday (40 hours per week)

Reports To

Chief People Officer

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor of Science or Arts degree preferred.

Experience: Five (5) years of Human Resources generalist with depth in compensation and benefits experience.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven project management skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated experience in working with and promoting a diverse population.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate and successfully resolve employee concerns promptly.
• Demonstrated experience in managing staff.
• Familiarity with employment law
• Experience with compensation and benefits Strong leadership experience and skills
• Experience in researching and writing policies and procedures.

Special Skills

• Experience facilitating training for managers/supervisors
• Self-motivated professional who demonstrated initiative, flexibility, teamwork, and a sense of urgency
• Experience with internal communications
• Demonstrated facilitation skills
• Ability to develop and implement a variety of employee-focused programs

Starting Salary

Exempt (Salaried) $95,000-$115,000/ annually

Benefits

Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, commuter spending account, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, a Museum Membership, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!

Vaccination Policy

Staff, interns, and volunteers will be required to show proof that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. The Museum will consider an exemption from the vaccine requirement if they are unable to get vaccinated due to a qualifying medical disability or a sincerely held religious objection. The Museum is not required to provide an accommodation or exemption from the vaccine requirement if doing so would pose a direct threat to others in the workplace or would create an undue hardship for the Museum.

The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.

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