People & Culture Generalist
Location: Las Vegas (Downtown), NV
Department: People & Culture
Type: Full Time
Min. Experience: Mid Level
Position Overview:Reporting to the Senior Director of People and Culture, the People & Culture Generalist is responsible for performing various human resources functions related to recruitment and retention, benefits administration, and the ongoing cultivation of the Museum’s workplace. The People & Culture Generalist regularly handles highly confidential and sensitive information with discretion, diplomacy and tact, fostering a culture of inclusion and professional growth that will advance the organization's mission, vision, and values. Major Tasks and Responsibilities:- Serve as a human resources professional within the Museum, providing support in all areas of People & Culture strategy creation and implementation.
- Responsible for all aspects of benefits administration, including invoice reconciliation, enrollments, employee education, facilitating claims questions, filing of STD and LTD claims, etc.
- Administers FMLA/LOA and accommodation requests.
- Administers worker’s compensation program, including filing of claims, annual reporting/audits, and return-to-work.
- Support HRIS (AmCheck), including data entry, issue resolution, time clock, report generations, employee inquiries, and payroll reconciliations.
- Plays an integral role in 401(k) plan administration, including facilitating enrollment, participant education, processing change requests, distributions, hardship withdrawals, compliance filings, etc.
- Supports the Museum’s recruitment and onboarding efforts, including job postings, applicant review, interviews, selection, reference and background checks, and coordination of new hire orientation and other onboarding activities.
- Works with department management to evaluate needs and maintain adequate staffing levels.
- Participates in drafting, updating, and managing job descriptions and other employee-related documents.
- Maintains and updates the filing system for the People & Culture department, including personnel, medical, and vendor files.
- Serve as an advocate for a workplace founded on mutual respect consistent with the Museum’s Core Value that welcomes and celebrates diversity.
- Supports performance management programs, including regular meetings with staff in supervisory roles, ensuring that staff performance is accurately and timely assessed, and thoughtful professional development is advanced
- Coordinates exit interview process including the dissemination of information.
- Supports Sr. Director and COO in employee relations matters, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution as needed.
- Participates in the identification, planning, and execution of employee training and development needs.
- Participates in drafting workplace policies, ensuring all policies are in accordance with current laws and best serve the needs of the organization.
- Coordinates 90-day, exit, and other employee interviews, including the dissemination of information gleaned as appropriate.
- Demonstrates leadership in fostering an organizational culture that values innovation, promotes inclusion, and inspires excellence in the workplace.
- Maintains knowledge and understanding of existing and proposed federal and state laws and regulations that affect the workforce.
- Other duties as assigned.
Experience / Qualifications / Requirements:- A minimum of four years of progressive responsibility in the human resources field is required. Prior experience in a cultural or entertainment attraction is desired.
- Experience with the recruitment and support of exempt and non-exempt staff, including part-time employees, is required.
- Strong interpersonal, facilitation and conflict resolution skills.
- Proven ability to engage individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
- Exceptional judgment and trustworthiness. High integrity and ethical character.
- Demonstrated history of handling sensitive and/or confidential information with discretion and tact.
- Superior attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, including business writing and public speaking.
- High competence with traditional office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF).
- Previous experience with HRIS, preferably AmCheck/iSolved platform.
- Ability to work independently, eagerness to solve problems, and a commitment to accepting responsibility.
- Occasional weekend and evening availability is required.
- Passion for creating a world-class museum that is unrivaled in content and recognized for an outstanding guest experience.
- Enthusiasm for working in a developing organization where change is frequent, structure is evolving, flexibility, teamwork, and good humor are necessities.
Education: A bachelor’s degree is required; PHR / SPHR certification is desirable.