Job description
Human Resources Generalist
Full Time
35 hours per week
(Onsite 2 days/wk, Work from home 3 days/wk)
About the Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a community partner, a research team to a network of citizen scientists, or one staff member to another, the Adler’s focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century.
Today, the museum hosts more than half a million visitors each year and reaches millions more through youth STEM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, online citizen science, and other outreach projects. With the Adler’s support, people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities gain the confidence to explore their universe together and return to their communities ready to think critically and creatively about any challenge that comes their way.
COVID-19 Vaccination Policy
Thank you again for your interest in applying to the Adler Planetarium! Effective November 8, 2021, we have implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that will require all employees, interns, temporary employees, and volunteers to receive one of the CDC-authorized vaccines, unless a medical or religious reasonable accommodation is approved.
Please note: at this time we are not asking you to provide any information about your current vaccination status, whether you would seek a religious or medical accommodation to the policy, nor for any other medical information – we are only notifying you of the policy if you are interested in moving forward with the application process.
The Position
The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our dynamic team located on Chicago's Museum Campus. The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing an outstanding employee experience through all employee relations, performance management and learning & development processes. This position will spend most of the time handling performance and employee relation (ER) matters so if you love ER or are interested in advancing your skills, this is the job for you. This individual will also be responsible for:
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Building strong relationships with Adler staff members and providing support with Performance Management and Employee Relation matters. -
Coordinating and communicating with departments across the organization to identify learning and development needs.
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Performing regular maintenance on our online learning platform Adler U.
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Completing special projects by clarifying project objectives; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; and delivering results.
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Training new hiring managers and interview participants on recruiting and interview standards and processes to ensure compliance with EEO and Affirmative Action Plan requirements.
FT The Compensation & Benefits
Base Pay: $60,600
Work-Life Balance
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35 hour workweek
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Flexible work arrangements (Onsite 2 days/wk, Work from home 3 days/wk)
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3 sick days as of date of hire (can accrue up to 6.5 days per year)
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7 Adler paid holidays
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4 Personal Holidays (Prorated for new hires starting after January 1st)
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Paid Family Bereavement Leave & Jury Duty
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Eligible to accrue up to 15 vacation days per year to start
Competitive Health Coverage
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Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
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Healthcare, Dependent Care & Commuter flexible spending accounts
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Adler Paid Short-Term Disability insurance
Retirement Savings Plan
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403B plan with Adler match
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Adler match is 100% vested immediately
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Eligible to enroll as of date of hire
Network of Support through our expanded EAP program
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Monthly webinars, workshops and self-care content
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Life and Career Coaching
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Specialized Coaching Programs
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Therapy with a Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Discounted Onsite Parking Passes
Free Entrance to Chicago area museums and cultural institutions
The Person
We are looking for an individual with strong oral and written communication skills who has the ability to multitask while staying organized. Someone that will take initiative and has a desire and willingness to learn. A hard worker that can manage their responsibilities effectively by prioritizing work tasks and maintaining boundaries for those priorities. A people person that can build rapport, credibility, and foster working relationships across departments while remaining firm on established policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree or five plus years professional work experience
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Two years experience in an HR concentration such as employee relations, training and development, or recruitment, etc.
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Two years of experience working with an HR Information system
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One year of experience with performance management and learning & development
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Knowledge of recruitment and onboarding related processes and affirmative action plans
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Competent with Excel, ability to develop and compile reports
Preferred Qualifications:
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PHR or SHRM-CP Certification
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HR experience in a museum/cultural institution and/or non-profit environment
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Experience working with ADP Workforce Now
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Experience with online learning platforms
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Experience working with Google G Suite products
The Adler Planetarium is dedicated to complying with its obligations as an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Jenean Featherson by email at recruiting@adlerplanetarium.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case by case basis.
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