People & HRLearning & Development, HR Generalist & Employee Relations
About the job
Requirements
Five to seven years of generalist experience, including at least three years as a supervisor or manager.
Experience managing union-related matters, including grievances and contract administration.
Experience in human resources administration, including proficiency with human resources information systems (HRIS) and related HR processes; ADP is preferred.
Experience managing a diverse team.
Strong knowledge and experience across learning and development, employee and labor relations, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and organizational design.
Ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines.
Ability to achieve results through influence.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Knowledge of employment law and regulations.
Strong computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to read and interpret company policies, plan documents, procedure manuals, and similar documents.
Ability to write policies, procedures, reports, and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, and other forms.
Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and to talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, and reach; occasionally sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and taste or smell; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Responsibilities
Serve as a proactive agent and contributor in developing and delivering policies and programs across the museum.
Manage employee and labor relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and improvement, and the unemployment process.
Serve as the primary human resources contact for union matters and grievances.
Identify employee development training and compliance needs, develop methods and programs to address business needs, and lead their delivery.
Serve as the primary administrator for ADP and Culture Amp.
Lead the annual performance review process.
Build talent management, learning, and development initiatives and programs.
Provide expertise to the business in employee relations, employee development, organizational development, compensation, market pricing, and related areas.
Build trust and partnerships with business leaders.
Influence and support change across the institution.
Work with the business on resource planning, including recruiting, organizational design, job evaluation, job definition, goal setting, advancement, and compensation processes, both internal and market-based.
Capture, analyze, and report data and metrics to identify human resources needs and develop solutions.
Provide backup to human resources colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.
Human resources certification is preferred.
Experience with ADP is preferred.
About Us: The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world-class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science-related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.
We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you!
The Job The Human Resources Manager’s primary focus will be partnering with leaders and managers across the Museum to ensure Griffin MSI continues to be a high-performance organization whose culture and processes continue to evolve. In addition, this role will serve as a partner to the Museum’s continued efforts to build an inclusive culture, collaborate with efforts to define capabilities for the future, and to be an advocate for change with a high degree of influence.
Responsibilities
Serve as proactive agent and contributor in the development and delivery of policies and programs across the museum.
Manage employee/labor relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and improvement as well as the unemployment process.
Serve as primary HR contact for Union matters and grievances.
Proactively identify employee development training and compliance needs and work to develop methods and programs to meet the needs of the business. Serve as lead and point person for delivery.
Primary Administrator, ADP & Culture Amp
Lead annual performance review process
Build talent management, learning, and development initiatives and programs.
Provide expertise to the business in the areas of employee relations, employee development, organizational development, compensation and market pricing and more.
Build exceptional trust and partnerships with business leaders.
Serve as influencer and change agent across the institution.
Work with the business in resource planning, including recruiting, organizational design, job evaluation, definition and assisting with goal setting, advancement and compensation processes (internal and market) within the business.
Actively capture, analyze and report data/metrics to identify HR needs within the business, with an eye toward developing solutions.
Provide backup to HR colleagues.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Five to seven years of generalist experience is required with at least 3 years as a supervisor/manager.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is a plus
Experience managing union-related matters, including grievances and contract administration, required
Experience in HR administration, including proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS/ADP preferred) and related HR processes.
Experience managing a diverse team is required
HR certification preferred
Strong knowledge and experience working directly with all aspects of HR: Learning & Development, Employee/Labor Relations, Recruitment, Compensation, Benefits, and organizational design is required
Must be a team player and able to work across multiple functions and disciplines and possess strong collaboration skills
Personal leadership skills and a team player/collaborative focus.
Problem solving mindset
Demonstrated ability to achieve results through influence
Ability to handle confidential information
Must have and maintain a knowledge of employment law and regulations
Strong Computer skills including MS Office Suite required
Language:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as company policies, plan documents, procedure manuals, etc.
Ability to write policies, procedures, reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.
Mathematical:
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Reasoning:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, etc.
Physical:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $90,000
This fulltime position is eligible for benefits including:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
An attractive time off program including vacation, sick, and personal days
10 Company Holidays
401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth) including a generous employer match
Robust Voluntary benefit plans including transportation, legal, and many others
Free onsite garage parking
This position was posted on 10/13/2026
Our Inclusion and Belonging Statement
The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.
Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.