Career Center
Berkeley, California
Posted: 29-Mar-23
Location: Arlington, VA
Type: Full Time
Salary: Mid $70's
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The American Alliance of Museums seeks a Human Resources Manager to: administer AAM’s human resources functions including benefits administration, payroll, recruitment, provide guidance to supervisors and employees on HR policies and best practices, and align HR programs to foster an inclusive, equitable and productive work culture. In this role, you will be joining a dynamic group of colleagues representing the world’s largest association of museums and museum professionals, working to provide leadership, advocacy, and service to its membership and the field at large. If you are seeking a career that blends human resources management, cultural and workstyle diversity, and leveraging these disciplines in support of business objectives, consider joining our team.
The AAM is a small but mighty team committed to continuous learning and fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We love museums and are excited to cultivate resources and programs that support the professionals who work in museums! AAM currently operates under a hybrid work schedule that includes remote work and in-person work at our Arlington, VA office approximately 1-2 days per week or more as needs dictate. Candidates must reside in the DC metro area (DC, MD or VA) and be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on their first day.
About the position: Serving as an HR generalist, the HR Manager ensures compliance with all federal/state regulations, reviews and makes recommendations to leadership to improve employment policies, procedures, and practices, and maintains the employee handbook. The position centralizes the recruitment process for the organization, working directly with hiring managers to identify appropriate recruitment sources, reviewing resumes and advising hiring managers. The position also coordinates AAM benefits administration programs ensuring that AAM maintains robust and competitive insurance, disability and leave programs. The HR Manager also processes the semi-monthly payroll using a streamlined and automated cloud-based payroll platform.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance and Administration, the position plays an important role in aligning AAM’s organizational commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility to the day-to-day working culture of AAM’s unique and energetic team. As an important resource and partner to AAM’s Leadership and Inclusion teams, the HR Manager provides directs support towards AAM’s culture and diversity initiatives.
Salary is targeted at mid-$70,000’s annually, and the position is eligible for a robust benefits package including: Health, Vision, Dental Insurance with generous employer contributions on cost sharing; Generous vacation, sick and personal leave; 403(b) Retirement Plan with matching employer contribution; Telework/flexible schedules; Access to onsite, state-of-the-art gym/showers/bicycle storage; and more.
Skills and qualifications: At least three years of progressive human resources experience working for a professional or nonprofit association; experience with and broad knowledge of employment law, compensation, organizational development and employee relations; excellent communication skills; highly organized yet flexible to accommodate changing needs; strong project management skills; excellent interpersonal and coaching skills. Strong computer skills including MS Office Suite, internet research and experience with payroll software. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field required. Professional human resources certification preferred. Commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion and an interest in contributing to a workplace environment that values DEAI and is actively working to enhance DEAI competencies in staff.
How to apply: To encourage a broad pool of candidates with various backgrounds to apply and to foster an equitable recruitment process, we are applying some principles of “blind hiring.” To apply, please submit one document in PDF format to [email protected] using “HR Manager” in the subject line that includes the following:
- As part of your application, please include your resume, but do not include personal identifiers such as your name or address. Please include education but omit school names and graduation years. Please include your email address.
- In lieu of a cover letter, please provide responses to the following questions as part of your application (no more than 2 pages):
- Describe your background working in a human resources environment. Include specific responsibilities associated with recruitment, benefits administration and/or employee relations.
- Please share how your human resource experiences could connect to or enhance your ability to contribute to AAM’s DEAI work and the strategic framework.
Applications received by April 18, 2023 will receive full consideration from our hiring team. Applications will be evaluated based on the content of the replies and the ability to communicate clearly. Candidates who are selected for further screening will be contacted by email within two weeks after this deadline. We expect to conduct interviews beginning in mid-April. Due to the large number of applications AAM receives, we can only contact those candidates selected for further screening. Please contact Human Resources at: [email protected] if you need an accommodation in submitting your application.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. AAM values a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you are excited about this role but your experience
doesn’t align perfectly with all of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
