Human Resources Generalist (Part time)

Summary: Under the direction of the Director of Business Operations, the part-time Human Resources Generalist provides day-to-day administration of Human Resources functions ensuring efficient and smooth operations.

Essential Functions:

• Uphold the highest quality of the guest experience through equitable, respectful interactions that meet the unique needs of each guest and team member.
• Be conversant in the museum’s mission, exhibits, collections, programs, and events to enhance the guest experience.
• HR Administration: Maintain employee records and HR documents, manage HR databases, and prepare reports on HR metrics as needed.
• Recruitment and Onboarding: Manage the full recruitment cycle, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.
• Employee Relations: Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries, resolve workplace issues, and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Performance Management: Assist in the development and implementation of performance management processes, including evaluations and feedback sessions.
• Training and Development: Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs to enhance skills and career growth.
• Policy updates: Support the updating and communication of HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Compensation and Benefits: Assist in the administration of employee compensation and benefits programs, including payroll support and benefits enrollment. Review and process all benefit invoices.
• Culture and Engagement: Promote a positive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives and team-building activities. Distribute internal communications.
• Volunteer Management: recruiting, onboarding, tracking hours, communication with volunteers, and manage volunteer database.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; pursuing or completed coursework in Human Resources is a plus.
• 2 years of human resources experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with HR/payroll software.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Knowledge of labor laws and HR regulations.

Schedule: This is a regular part-time position defined by the museum as 25 hours per week, exclusive of a daily 30-minute unpaid lunch period. The schedule is typically Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2:30 pm but may vary to accommodate special events, programs, or projects.

Other Functions: This job description is not designed to cover all required functions, duties, activities, and responsibilities. Functions, duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

• 85 hours of PTO during the first year (prorated based on date of hire) with increasing accruals annually
• 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) eligible after 1 year
• Free 4-person museum membership
• Free admission to regional museums and gardens for the employee
• 50% discount on museum events, programs, and camps
• 25% discount in museum store and Rest Relax Recharge Café

Delaware Museum of Nature and Science is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. If you require assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact the Michele Harvey, Director of Business Operations, at mharvey@delmns.orgClick to send an email - Click to send an email - Click to send an email - Click to send an email or 302-658-9111 ext. 325.