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Director of Human Resources and Inclusion 

Location Museum of Life and Science  
About the Organization The Museum of Life and Science, one of North Carolina’s top family destinations, has been a beloved Durham institution for 75 years. The Museum features 84 acres of exhibits, experiences, and outdoor exploration, including one of the East Coast's largest butterfly conservatories and a two-story science center. As an accredited zoo, the Museum is home to lemurs, black bears, endangered red wolves, and more than 140 species of live animals, butterflies, and insects. Readers of Durham Magazine, Indy Week, and Carolina Parent have repeatedly named us the top Museum in the Triangle. Charity Navigator rated the Museum, a 501(c3) nonprofit organization, 100 out of 100-- the highest possible score.



Our mission is to create a place of lifelong learning where people of all ages embrace science as a way of knowing about themselves, their community, and their world. The Museum serves our increasingly diverse community with interactive and accessible experiences that build and develop lifelong connections with science, nature, and critical thinking. The Museum partners with NASA, NOAA, the National Science Foundation, Duke University, NC State University, and the University of North Carolina on many research projects and programs.



In addition to an incredible team of co-workers, the Museum provides competitive compensation commensurate with experience, as well as a full array of employee benefits for eligible positions, including a generous 403b retirement plan with employer contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, flex-spending plans, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, nine paid annual holidays, employee appreciation events, and a family membership to the Museum.  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt  
Description

The Director of Human Resources and Inclusion supports the Museum by leading and fulfilling all human resource initiatives and building a culture that attracts and retains staff and volunteers committed to the Museum’s mission. Leads all human resources operations, talent acquisition, staff engagement efforts and other critical processes managed by the Museum’s HR team. This position will further advance and transform the Museum’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) through collaboration with stakeholders to direct, coordinate, and implement programs across the organization to achieve equitable opportunities for all team members. Working with Museum leaders, staff, and the surrounding community, the position will reinforce a sense of engagement, shared accountability, and ownership for EDI efforts across the institution.

Responsibilities

  • Acts as a strategic advisor to the Vice president of Administration on all human resources issues and partners with Museum executive team for improvement of the Museum's policies, procedures, and practices in employee relations.
  • Provides perspective, insights, and knowledge in a consultative manner; partnering with all operational groups to implement EDI initiatives. Charged with setting clear goals, and benchmarks, providing guidance, and coordinating the implementation of EDI initiatives and efforts throughout the Museum.
  • Maintain knowledge of federal and state employment legislation and seek to gain necessary compliance in employee relations matters through the organization.
  • Communicate changes in the policies and procedures and work with supervisors and managers to implement across the Museum.
  • Assist executive team in the review, preparation and administration of the Museum’s wage and salary structure.
  • Evaluate and oversee the employment life cycle beginning with on-boarding and extending through exit interviews. Seek to establish a culture that attracts and retains a staff committed to the Museum’s mission.
  • Consult with legal counsel as appropriate on employment matters.
  • Work directly with managers to assist them in carrying out their responsibilities on employee matters.
  • Evaluate and recommend staff development opportunities.
  • Develop and maintain Paychex HRIS.
  • Serve on Green Team, Diversity & Inclusion and Safety committees.
  • Evaluate annual benefits renewal process, lead benefits enrollment, and provide information to staff regarding benefits.
  • Support VP for Administration with assorted duties, including but not limited to risk management, special project planning and implementation and HR budget input
  • Develop, coordinate, and deliver various trainings throughout the year.
  • Actively cultivate strong working relationships with all managers and supervisors and work to maintain a strong understanding of their departments’ needs and challenges.
  • Oversee volunteer program to maintain a dedicated trained volunteer staff.
  • Train as an Emergency Coordinator and be available to assist in case of emergencies.
  • Oversees the processing of payroll through Paychex.
  • Additional duties as needed.
 
Position Requirements

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Social Work or related field
  • 5+ years of experience as an HR generalist
  • 3+ years in a supervisory role in an HR department
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Demonstrated knowledge of federal and NC employment laws
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience as an EDI subject matter expert.
  • HR related technology and HRIS proficiency
  • Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Office 365
  • Strong commitment to the Museum’s mission and goals
  • Work is performed both in a typical office environment as well as outdoors during special events.
  • Demonstrated commitment and experience developing and providing effective, mission-oriented, and complaint HR support.

Desired

  • PHR/SPHR certification
  • Master’s degree in HR management or equivalent
  • Prior experience in benefits compliance
  • Prior experience in compensation management including benchmarking
  • Prior experience processing payroll or oversight of payroll processing through a third-party service

 

 
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EOE Statement The Museum of Life and Science is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we will provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we value the differences and benefits that a diverse culture brings. Join us!
 
Category Human Resources  

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