What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Museum of Science?
Job Description
Job Description
Museum of Science, Boston
www.mos.org
Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff. We value your perspective.
Who We Are
As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world's largest science centers and New England's most attended cultural institution,we engage nearly five million people a year – at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.
The Museum's singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world's most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.
What You'll Accomplish
- Support and Manage Employee Relations : Address and resolve tier 1-2 employee relations matters, including performance concerns and workplace conflicts, ensuring alignment with policies, legal standards, and a respectful organizational culture.
- Drive DEAIB Initiatives : Partner with leadership to advance diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging (DEAIB) initiatives, embedding these principles into HR programs, policies, and daily operations.
- Enhance Employee Engagement and Culture : Support initiatives that foster an inclusive and collaborative culture, including employee recognition programs, feedback mechanisms, and engagement surveys.
- Optimize HR Operations : Support and drive essential HR operations, including employee records management, HRIS updates, and employment verifications, ensuring data accuracy and operational excellence.
- Ensure Compliance & Policy Adherence : Manage compliance with employment laws and update employee policies and handbooks as needed, providing guidance on best practices to minimize legal risk.
- Foster a Culture of Performance : Support the performance management process, including program management through communications, systems, problem solving, and program elevation through data analytics, and being a resource for employees on process,policy, and systems.
- Provide Insights through Reporting & Analytics : Generate and analyze HR metrics to support informed decision-making and suggest improvements to HR practices.
- Manage Internal Employee Communications : Develop and distribute timely, clear, and engaging communications related to HR policies, program updates, and operational processes, fostering an informed and connected workforce.
What We're Looking For (Competencies)
How We Work-Our Values
Everyone : We are everyone's museum. We pursue equity and celebrate every person for who they are. We foster an inclusive environment in which we value and respect diversity.
Service : We serve our colleagues and community. We hold ourselves accountable to be a trustworthy public resource, and to support a sustainable, just and evidence-based future.
Learning : We love learning. We are curious about the world and want to share our joy and wonder with others. We value open minds and recognize that everyone has more to explore, discover and create.
Connection : We find strength in connections. We collaborate across communities, organizations and disciplines to make science relevant and accessible to all.
Boldness : We dream big. We boldly push ourselves forward, pursuing new ideas and challenges. We experiment and learn from our failures as we seek to inspire purpose, spark imagination and encourage hope.
Salary Range
70,000—$80,000 USD
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.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000
