Adventure Science Center
Senior Manager, People & Culture
Adventure Science Center
Job Summary
The People & Culture Manager is directly responsible for two primary functions: coordinating across the entire organization to establish and maintain a first-class workplace culture; and the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of human resource functions.
The science center strives to be a place that values trust, diversity, collaboration, communication, thinking big, creativity and innovation, risk-taking, and play. The role of People & Culture Manager work across the organization to implement systems and processes that ensure those values are central to our work and identity.
The People & Culture Manager is someone who embraces change, enjoys working with others, and can effectively work to maintain a positive, passionate team. Strong interpersonal skills, a good sense of humor, and a great work ethic are essential. The People & Culture Manager will be also be responsible for recruiting and maintaining best-in-class talent to solidify Adventure Science Center’s mission to open every mind to the wonders of science and innovation, fostering a better understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
Job Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and manage all human resource activities, including but not limited to:
- Compliance with federal, state, and local employment law pertaining to all personnel matters
- Administer various employee benefits programs including group medical/vision, dental, life, 401K and workers compensation organizational compensation and performance evaluation program
- Implementation and communication of personnel policies and procedures
- Ensure efficient and consistent onboarding and off boarding processes
- Create career-path programs for team members and coordinate with leadership to provide proper training and professional development
- Maintain current set of established HR metrics (including but not limited to: turnover, diversity, workplace environment)
- Collaborate with leadership to establish the organization’s goals and practices related to equitable and inclusive staffing, recruiting and retention
- Establish, maintain and monitor all HR department systems, processes, records and reports
- Maintain current knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources
- Consult with legal counsel as appropriate, or as directed by the CEO, on personnel matters
- Implement practices and systems that support a culture of collaboration, respect, inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility
- Coordinate and Implement organization-wide cultural initiatives such as:
- Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)
- Team building and culture events
- Responsible for overseeing a best-in-class working environment where staff are supported, empowered, challenged, excited, and growth-mindset oriented, and where staff turnover and burnout are minimized
- Partner with outside organizations to inform best practices about maintaining an excellent culture
- Manage employee recognition programs
- Coordinate effective and efficient internal communications strategies
- Schedule and coordinate quarterly staff meetings
- Create and manage departmental budget
Qualifications
SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Knowledge and experience with compliance law with HR process and benefits, and facilitating program to track company compliance
- Excellent employee relation skills and ability to resolve employee concerns and conflicts
- Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve and strategize from a management and organizational wide perspective
- Experience with metrics in HR functions and ability to develop metrics as needed
- Capacity to safeguard confidential information and Professionals Code of Ethics is essential
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and flexibility should difficult situations arise
- Able to navigate and manage relationships
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite Software
- Experience with human resources information and payroll systems
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in human resources, labor relations, organizational development, business or related area and five years of human resource experience. Society of Human Resource Management-SHRM-CP, Sr. CP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred
Additional Information
Benefits
Adventure Science Center offers a competitive benefit package, including, but limited to Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, paid vacation, personal days, holidays and sick leave, as well as a 401K.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, applicants must meet qualifications, submit a cover letter (outlining experience and how it relates to the job description), resume and contact information for three professional references to hr@adventuresci.org. Electronic submission required for all materials. Please reference “People & Culture Application” in the subject line of your message. No phone calls please. Due to the volume of applications received, we will only contact candidates selected for interviews.
Details
- Date Posted: May 18, 2022
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Human Resources
- Service Area: Arts / Culture
- Start Date: 07/01/2022
- Working Hours: Monday-Friday