Human Resources Assistant

The HR Assistant provides various support services across many functions for the Human Resources Department. Key responsibilities include the administration of the recruitment and pre-employment processes for the department, assisting with material creation and training for managers, and initial data entry into the HRIS. Additionally, this position facilitates early onboarding as well as acts as an agent for the department in answering general questions and inquiries in support of the staff. Furthermore, this position has the opportunity to take an active role in MPM’s IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility) committee.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Oversees entirety of the recruitment process, including: reviewing and posting job requisitions, updating MPM’s Career Page, contacting candidates for interview scheduling, conducting phone screens, facilitating in-person interviews, providing insight to managers when making hiring decisions, managing the online background check process, and maintaining consistent communication with applicants throughout the process.
• Works collaboratively with other departments to facilitate a smooth initial onboarding for all new employees on their first day, including IT accounts, ID badges, and name tags.
• Assists with surveys and gathering statistical data for the IDEA (Inclusivity, Diversity, Engagement and Accessibility) Recruitment and Retention Plan, EEO and Veterans Compliance reports.
• Works independently on special HR projects as assigned (e.g. salary and benefit benchmarking surveys, staff surveys).
• In conjunction with the Community Engagement and Advocacy Officer, collaboratively lead the IDEA committee by facilitating meetings, developing agendas, taking accurate meeting minutes, sharing information with all committee members, and serving as a resource for IDEA initiatives.
• Monitors communication channels for employee feedback and works collaboratively with the applicable stakeholders to distribute and implement workable suggestions.
  
  

You Will Be Successful In This Position If You

• Are adept with computers (MPM uses Microsoft 365).
• Possess a high level of discretion and can appropriately handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Pay attention to detail and value accuracy in your work.
• Practice excellent interpersonal skills.
• Maintain a high level of organization and time management skills.
• Successfully work independently, multi-task, and prioritize projects.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated experience or interest in DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) initiatives
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced education coursework in Human Resources, Communications, Management or another relevant field.
• Two years’ experience in Human Resources or another related field.
  
  

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision with HRA/ FSA
• Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Supplemental Critical Illness/ Accident Insurance
• Paid Time Off package including Vacation, Personal, Holiday, and Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Free Museum Membership
• Museum Shop, Food, & Beverage Discounts
• Parking Subsidy/Discounted Bus Pass
  
  

is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum is among the oldest in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1850’s. We offer great career opportunities for people with all levels of training, experience, and education. We are a composition of diverse and talented staff working together as a team to offer our visitors the best possible immersive experience in learning and enjoyment.

A career with the Milwaukee Public Museum allows you to connect your skills and abilities in a rewarding position with a non-profit organization doing good work in our community. MPM provides an unlimited opportunity to gain knowledge about our world, as you connect with visitors, donors, innovative staff members, curious students, interns and volunteers in your day-to-day-work. See what MPM has to offer!

The Milwaukee Public Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Salary : $42,000 - $45,000