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Company Description
Already recognized as a leader in inquiry-based learning, Kentucky Science Center is advancing a statewide science literacy campaign to encourage people of all ages to explore science in everyday life. Its flagship location on Louisville, KY’s historic Museum Row, welcomes visitors from across the globe with 3-floors of interactive exhibits and films on a 4-story screen. With daily programming for children, families, and adults, the Science Center plays an ongoing role in the region as a resource for caregivers and teachers, a gathering place for the science community, and a chosen source of entertainment for all. Its designation as the State Science Center of Kentucky in 2002 underscored the Science Center’s history of reaching all audiences through its mission to DO SCIENCE in ways that are engaging, educational, and entertaining to inspire a lifetime of learning.
Job Description
The Senior Manager of Human Resources is responsible for leading and directing the human resources function of Kentucky Science Center. This encompasses all areas of the human resources function, including employee support (recruitment, retention, termination); oversight of benefits administration including selection of benefit plans and employee enrollment activities; and oversight of all compensation and payroll functions. The position is responsible for ensuring human resources activities are in compliance with all laws, regulations, and requirements.
Today, more than ever, it is important for organizations in our community and throughout our Commonwealth, to welcome everyone, invite public discourse, encourage respect, inspire creativity and motivate innovation. Kentucky Science Center is committed to our mission – and our promise – to make science personal, fun, participatory and relevant for all. We value our employees and their professional development and offer a strong benefits package with a family-friendly schedule.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensures that all aspects of Kentucky Science Center’s human resources activities are in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, and requirements.
- Oversees and manages the work of Human Resources team members.
- Develops, facilitates, and implements all phases of the recruitment process at Kentucky Science Center.
- Manages employee recruitment activities including review of job descriptions, ensuring jobs are posted to various outlets, supervising the processing of applications and routing of pertinent information to hiring managers. The position may assist in interview process as needed.
- Provides strategic partnership to department leaders to develop staffing strategies that fit their teams’ individual needs and those of the Kentucky Science Center.
- Oversees the onboarding of new hires, including facilitation of employee orientation.
- Reviews job descriptions to classify exempt status and set applicable salary range.
- Ensures that performance review system is in place and followed by all team members. This includes preparation of forms used in performance reviews and ensuring that all are completed timely.
- Implements strategy to build capability, performance, and engagement throughout the organization. Advises team members to ensure performance coaching is implemented in accordance with applicable requirements. This includes providing an outlet for employees to discuss grievances.
- Identifies and manages training and development needs for team members. Manage execution of professional development processes designed to build capacity across all functions. This includes analyzing activities to develop most beneficial professional development opportunities, and maximizing return on budget investments.
- Responsible for maintaining employee handbook and providing training on key requirements.
- Provides strategic and operational leadership in the design, development, and administration of compensation and benefit programs.
- Responsible for overseeing all compensation functions including final submission of biweekly payroll via a third-party provider after processed by the Human Resources Manager.
- Participates in annual budget process. This includes approval of benefit vendor invoices throughout the year.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management or closely related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Minimum of five years human resources experience, preferably in an environment with small HR function.
- Minimum of three to five years of experience managing the recruitment and hiring process highly preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop Human Resources team members.
- Exceptional analytical and communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn and become proficient in HR/Payroll software
- Knowledge of applicable Human Resources laws, regulations, and requirements including Federal, State, and Local.
- Strong knowledge of Human Resources policies, procedures and practices. This includes hiring, human resources management, benefits administration, performance management, training and communication, compensation and wage structure, diversity strategies, classifying employees, employment law, and harassment laws.
- Executes independent action and organizes own work. Accomplishes responsibilities with minimum supervision. Meets established deadlines with ability to handle multiple projects.
- Exudes positivity and energy and visibly displays behaviors congruent with leadership-level values and performance expectations.
- Professional demeanor, flexible and able to respond to multiple demands.
- Self-motivation and discipline to regularly set and achieve work goals.
- Ability to communicate effectively with staff and outside contacts.
- Ability to keep information confidential.
- Ability to work jointly/cooperatively with others.
- Understanding of mission and goals of the Kentucky Science Center.
Additional Information
Compensation and Benefits
- Full time non-exempt, 40 hours per week.
- Starting pay $60,000
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)
- Health Insurance (partially funded by KSC)
- Disability (funded by KSC)
- Life Insurance (funded by KSC)
- Retirement plan (match funding provided by KSC)
- Employee Assistance Program (funded by KSC)
- Optional benefits – dental, vision, supplementary life
- Flexible and Dependent Care savings account
- Free downtown parking
- Casual Dress Code
- Free membership to Kentucky Science Center and Louisville Zoo and hundreds of Science Centers after introductory period
- Discounts on tickets, programs, birthday parties and camps
- Discounts at Subway, in our Gift Shop and participating local vendors
Reasonable accommodation may be made to those who are able to perform the essential duties of this job.
Kentucky Science Center requires that all team members provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
