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Human Resources Generalist, Full Time

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Seattle Art Museum

Jan 27

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • Seattle

Requirements

  • B.A or B.S. in relevant field, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years’ work experience in Human Resources function (Benefits, Payroll, or HR Administration preferred)
  • PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred
  • Experience with an HRIS required, ADP preferred
  • Experience in employee benefits enrollment with multiple insurance carriers
  • High level of proficiency and accuracy using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, SharePoint, and other software programs.
  • Must be highly organized and able to prioritize multiple competing tasks, manage changing priorities and competing demands.
  • Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Experience presenting employment information to individuals and groups.
  • Ability to work accurately with close attention to detail and to maintain high standards of confidentiality.
  • Demonstrated use of sound judgment on sensitive issues, along with excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to take initiative, adapt to changes in the work environment and deal with frequent change or unexpected events; excellent time-management and follow up skills.
  • Ability to work professionally and tactfully, to adhere to Museum policies and to support management decisions in a positive, professional manner.

Responsibilities

  • Benefits Administration
  • Process and track benefits enrollments, eligibility changes, and termination of benefits for: medical, dental, Life/ADD, LTD, transit program, retirement, and other benefit programs.
  • Enter payroll deductions and employee contributions into ADP.
  • Enter data for third party benefit carrier sites.
  • Lead annual open enrollment cycle.
  • Monitor, process, and track new enrollments and terminations in retirement plans.
  • Administer the Museum’s COBRA program by generating notices upon separation; tracking time requirements, communicating with participants, ensuring payments are received and processed on time.
  • Payroll
  • Enter, process, and monitor employee data in payroll and timekeeping system ADP; including new hires, status changes, terminations, and transfers.
  • HR Administration
  • Manage and track leaves of absence, initiating communication regarding employee leave and employee leave donation programs; including requesting necessary documentation for FMLA, Washington Family and Medical Leave, workers compensation, jury duty, etc.
  • Review and respond to unemployment claims.
  • Oversee worker’s compensation and Stay at Work programs.
  • Serve as a member of the SAM Safety Committee. Research OSHA and WISHA compliance and provides direction on employee safety.
  • Gather data and generate reports for monthly DOL jobs reports, annual EEO-1, benefits census, transportation, wage and compensation surveys, or other reports as requested.
  • Maintain HR files & record keeping systems, including employee personnel files, I-9s, and medical files.
  • Respond to frequent employee requests and questions via email, telephone and in-person.
  • Communicate with vendors, applicants, insurance carriers, and other service providers, with accurate and timely information.
  • Audit and review HR department payments for accuracy, particularly benefit vendor invoices.
  • Other
  • Update and maintain Benefits pages on the HR Intranet site through SharePoint.
  • Assist with employee recognition activities, including coordinating the employee anniversary program.
  • Manage the SAM Wellness program, including interfacing with vendors, scheduling events, creating initiatives, and regularly updating the HR Intranet with Wellness information.
  • Perform other related duties as required and assigned, including special projects, HR team meeting coordination, HR project/initiatives tracking and coordination, recruitment efforts, new employee onboarding and offboarding, etc.

FAQs

What is the employment status for this position?

This is a Full Time (40 hours/week), Non-Exempt position.

What are the working hours for the HR Generalist role?

This role is scheduled to work standard business hours, Monday – Friday.

What is the salary range for the HR Generalist position?

The compensation for this position ranges from $31.25 to $36.06 per hour.

What benefits does the HR Generalist position offer?

Full Time staff are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and several additional perks such as discounts, fitness facility access, and more.

What educational background is required for this role?

A B.A. or B.S. in a relevant field, or equivalent experience is required.

How many years of experience are required for the HR Generalist position?

A minimum of 3 years of work experience in a Human Resources function is preferred.

Is certification in HR preferred for this position?

Yes, PHR or SHRM-CP certification is preferred.

What type of HRIS experience is required?

Experience with an HRIS is required, with ADP being preferred.

Are there opportunities for advancement or additional training in this role?

The job description does not specifically mention opportunities for advancement or additional training, but the role may allow for professional development in HR areas.

How does SAM support diversity and inclusion in its workplace?

SAM is committed to building a diverse workplace and fostering a sense of belonging for all employees. They particularly focus on engaging with underrepresented groups in the museum field and emphasize the importance of celebrating differences.

What is required for employment at SAM?

Employment at SAM is contingent upon successfully clearing both a federal and state criminal background check.

Can I apply if I don't meet all the qualifications listed?

Yes, SAM encourages individuals to apply even if their experience does not match every qualification. They believe candidates might still be a great fit for the role.

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Seattle Art Museum

One great museum. Three awesome locations.

Fashion & Arts
Industry
201-500
Employees
1933
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For over 75 years, the Seattle Art Museum (SAM) has been a leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest. Through its three locations — the Seattle Art Museum in downtown Seattle, the Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park, and the Olympic Sculpture Park on the Seattle waterfront — SAM connects art to life through special exhibitions, educational programs, and installations drawn from its collection of approximately 25,000 objects from more than 140 cultures.

Culture & Values

  • CREATIVITY

    We bring art into people’s lives and help them understand its unique power to inspire creative thinking, which is crucial to understanding and solving our world’s complex problems.

  • EXCELLENCE

    We build and create collections, exhibitions, and public programs of the highest quality and excellence.

  • EQUITY

    We are responsive to cultural communities and experiences, and we think critically about the role art plays in empowering social justice and structural change to promote equity in our society. We are dedicated to racial equity in all that we do.

  • ENGAGEMENT

    We engage our audiences through dialogue that is mutually beneficial, inclusive, and enlightening in a spirit of mutual respect.

  • DIVERSITY

    We invite and respect many viewpoints and experiences, as we develop and sustain a diverse staff, board, and audience, and showcase art from the world’s diverse cultures.

  • ACCESSIBILITY

    We work to lower economic and physical barriers as well as barriers to understanding, so that art is accessible to everyone. We recognize the importance of excellent customer service in making art accessible to all.

  • STEWARDSHIP

    We are transparent and careful stewards of resources, including collections, staff, volunteers, facilities, investments, and institutional records. We share SAM’s collection, our greatest resource, and legacy to the future, with the public through scholarship and interpretation, creative installation, conservation, and programming.

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