Manager, Human Resources

Museum of Science and Industry, Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

Paid time off

10 company holidays

401(k) with employer match

Voluntary benefits

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago seeks an experienced Human Resources Manager to partner with museum leaders to build a high‑performing, inclusive culture. You will shape policies, lead labor relations efforts, and drive development programs across the organization.

The role requires 5–7 years of generalist HR experience with 3+ years supervising, plus strong HRIS/ADP proficiency, and a commitment to collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of generalist experience is required with at least 3 years as a supervisor/manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is a plus.
• Experience managing union-related matters, including grievances and contract administration, required.
• Experience in HR administration, including proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS/ADP preferred) and related HR processes.
• Experience managing a diverse team is required.
• HR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge and experience working directly with all aspects of HR: Learning & Development, Employee/Labor Relations, Recruitment, Compensation, Benefits, and organizational design is required.
• Must be a team player and able to work across multiple functions and disciplines and possess strong collaboration skills.
• Personal leadership skills and a team player/collaborative focus.
• Problem solving mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through influence.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Must have and maintain a knowledge of employment law and regulations.
• Strong Computer skills including MS Office Suite required

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver policies and programs across the museum.
• Manage employee/labor relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and unemployment process.
• Serve as primary HR contact for Union matters and grievances.
• Identify employee development training and compliance needs and develop methods and programs.
• Lead annual performance review process.
• Build talent management, learning, and development initiatives and programs.
• Provide expertise in HR areas: employee relations, development, recruitment, compensation, and organizational design.
• Build trust and partnerships with business leaders.
• Act as influencer and change agent across the institution.
• Support resource planning including recruiting, organizational design, job evaluation, and compensation processes.
• Capture, analyze and report HR data to identify needs and develop solutions.
• Provide backup to HR colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

General HR experience

Supervisor/managerexperience

Union experience

HRIS/ADP

Diversity and inclusion

Team collaboration

Data analysis/reports

Confidential information handling

Employment law knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

HR certification (preferred)

Tools

HRIS/ADP

Job description

About Us

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the largest and most interactive science museum in the Western Hemisphere. Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (Griffin MSI) exposes guests of all ages to awe-inspiring exhibitions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. Griffin MSI’s mission – to inspire the inventive genius in everyone – is realized through its world‑class exhibitions and engaging guest experiences. Griffin MSI provides programs and experiences that deepen the engagement of students and teachers in science and science‑related disciplines, with a vision to inspire and motivate our children to achieve their full potential in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

We offer a creative, collaborative, and innovative environment for our employees. Our employees get great perks such as: benefits starting day one of your employment, free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends, free admission to other museums, free parking in Griffin MSI’s garage and more! If you are equally passionate about our vision and want to be surrounded by a team of dynamic, smart and innovative people, the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is the right place for you.

The Job

The Human Resources Manager’s primary focus will be partnering with leaders and managers across the Museum to ensure Griffin MSI continues to be a high-performance organization whose culture and processes continue to evolve. In addition, this role will serve as a partner to the Museum’s continued efforts to build an inclusive culture, collaborate with efforts to define capabilities for the future, and to be an advocate for change with a high degree of influence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as proactive agent and contributor in the development and delivery of policies and programs across the museum.
• Manage employee/labor relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and improvement as well as the unemployment process.
• Serve as primary HR contact for Union matters and grievances.
• Proactively identify employee development training and compliance needs and work to develop methods and programs to meet the needs of the business. Serve as lead and point person for delivery.
• Primary Administrator, ADP & Culture Amp
• Lead annual performance review process
• Build talent management, learning, and development initiatives and programs.
• Provide expertise to the business in the areas of employee relations, employee development, organizational development, compensation and market pricing and more.
• Build exceptional trust and partnerships with business leaders.
• Serve as influencer and change agent across the institution.
• Work with the business in resource planning, including recruiting, organizational design, job evaluation, definition and assisting with goal setting, advancement and compensation processes (internal and market) within the business.
• Actively capture, analyze and report data/metrics to identify HR needs within the business, with an eye toward developing solutions.
• Provide backup to HR colleagues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Five to seven years of generalist experience is required with at least 3 years as a supervisor/manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field is a plus
• Experience managing union-related matters, including grievances and contract administration, required
• Experience in HR administration, including proficiency with HR information systems (HRIS/ADP preferred) and related HR processes.
• Experience managing a diverse team is required
• HR certification preferred
• Strong knowledge and experience working directly with all aspects of HR: Learning & Development, Employee/Labor Relations, Recruitment, Compensation, Benefits, and organizational design is required
• Must be a team player and able to work across multiple functions and disciplines and possess strong collaboration skills
• Personal leadership skills and a team player/collaborative focus.
• Problem solving mindset
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through influence
• Ability to handle confidential information
• Must have and maintain a knowledge of employment law and regulations
• Strong Computer skills including MS Office Suite required

Language

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as company policies, plan documents, procedure manuals, etc.
• Ability to write policies, procedures, reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.

Mathematical

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Reasoning:
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, etc.

Physical

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $90,000

This fulltime position is eligible for benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• An attractive time off program including vacation, sick, and personal days
• 10 Company Holidays
• 401(k) plans (Traditional and Roth) including a generous employer match
• Robust Voluntary benefit plans including transportation, legal, and many others
• Free onsite garage parking

Our Inclusion and Belonging Statement

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is committed to advancing diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion across our workforce, experiences, and day-to-day operations. As Griffin MSI employees, we are each responsible for making the Museum a welcoming place externally for guests and internally for our colleagues within the scope of our roles.

Griffin MSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, which includes providing equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.