Senior HR Generalist

Museum of the Bible; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 80,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The Museum of the Bible seeks an experienced Senior HR Generalist to provide comprehensive HR support. This position involves recruiting, onboarding, and employee relations, playing a pivotal role in fostering a positive work environment while ensuring legal compliance and driving HR initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner.
• Experience with payroll processing preferred.
• SHRM or HRCI certification.

Responsibilities

• Participate in full-cycle recruitment and employee onboarding.
• Address employee concerns and maintain a positive work environment.
• Administer compensation and benefits programs ensuring compliance.

Skills

Strong communicator

Project management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelors in HR, Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

HRIS

ATS

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior HR Generalist role at Museum of the Bible

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Join to apply for the Senior HR Generalist role at Museum of the Bible

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by Museum of the Bible. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $86,000.00/yr

Date: 06/03/2025

Location: Onsite at the Museum of the Bible, Washington D.C.

Job Title: Sr. HR Generalist

Employment Status: Full time salaried exempt

Salary: $80,000 to $85,000 yearly

• Salary is adjusted for local market rates
  
  
  

Position Summary

The Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist provides comprehensive full-cycle Human Resources support Museum of the Bible (MOTB) employees in a manner consistent with the MOTB mission and organizational culture. This seasoned HR professional works cross-functionally as part of a collaborative HR team and acts as a key point of contact for employees and management, while also ensuring legal compliance and driving HR initiatives. The Sr. HR Generalist will work strategically on overall HR plans while functioning tactically on day-to-day duties, including employee engagement, employee relations, and all facets of the employee life cycle.

Duties & Responsibilities

In collaboration with the Human Resources team:

Recruiting and Onboarding

• With HR colleagues, participate in full-cycle recruitment, including preparing job descriptions, Hiring Manager meetings, ATS postings, candidate screening & interviews, negations & offers, background checks, employee onboarding, and performance management
• Employee Relations / Performance Management
• Serve as the main point of contact for staff inquiries regarding our HR policies
• Address employee concerns, investigate complaints, and mediate disputes to maintain a positive work environment and legal compliance
• Understand the needs of the MOTB employee community and consider how the HR Department can address those needs
  
  
  

Compliance

• Stay abreast of latest labor laws and ensure compliance
• Help define HR guidelines to ensure compliance with labor laws on the federal, state and local levels
• Provide periodic reporting as required; e.g., EEOC, OSHA, etc.
• Update company policies and procedures and Employee Handbook
• Employee Engagement:
• Assist with production of written materials for regular employee interactions, including the Careers page, employee newsletters, boards, emails, etc.
• Participate in the Fun & Connectivity Committee and co-lead related events
• Assist in creating surveys to better understand employee engagement levels and provide possible solutions
  
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

• In conjunction with the Payroll & Benefits Manager, administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring compliance with relevant laws, and participating in vendor negotiations
• Support HR tasks as necessary, including: payroll processing, managing employee records, etc.
  
  
  

Training and Development

• Identify training needs and research/recommend training programs, ensuring employees have the skills needed to succeed
  
  
  

HR Systems and Technology:

• Learn and become adept at MOTB’s current HR software and technology
• Research and suggest improvements to systems and processes
• Manage data and provide reporting as needed
  
  
  

Strategic HR Initiatives:

• Contribute to the development and implementation of all HR programs, providing strategic ideas and tactics to meet MOTB's overall goals
• Continuously look for ways to add or improve to HR offerings
• Other Duties as Assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications & Requirements

Knowledge

• Bachelors in HR, Business or related field
• 5 to 7 years of experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner
• Experience with payroll processing preferred
• SHRM or HRCI certification
• Multi-state HR experience, with a focus on Washington, DC
• Understanding of business operations and corporate departments; museum experience a plus
  
  
  

Skills / Core Competencies

• Support the Museum’s mission: The Museum of the Bible is a global, innovative, educational institution whose purpose is to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible.
• Highly confidential, with strong discernment skills
• Strong communicator with both excellent writing and verbal skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently with minimal direction and collaboratively as part of the team
• Excellent project management skills; multi-tasker, highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Strong computer skills, including the Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, ATS; facility with new technology
  
  
  

Abilities / Attributes

• Professional, friendly demeanor, with strong empathy
• Able to work with a wide range of people, including levels in the organization and backgrounds
• Calm under pressure and thick-skinned
• Fun!
• Able to work onsite inside the Museum of the Bible in Washington D.C.
• Travel to the corporate office in OKC as needed
• As needed, inclusion in official or incidental photographs and videos for MOTB and/or guests.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Museum of the Bible by 2x

Get notified about new Senior Human Resources Generalist jobs in Washington, DC.

Tysons Corner, VA $49,500.00-$71,500.00 1 month ago

Washington DC-Baltimore Area $155,000.00-$200,000.00 1 week ago

Annandale, VA $90,000.00-$110,000.00 3 weeks ago

Senior Director of Human Resources and Administration

Arlington, VA $49,500.00-$71,500.00 1 month ago

Regional Human Resources Business Partner

Washington DC-Baltimore Area $115,000.00-$130,000.00 3 weeks ago

Arlington, VA $49,500.00-$71,500.00 1 month ago

Washington, DC $80,000.00-$120,000.00 5 days ago

Landover, MD $115,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago

Senior Director Human Resources Business Partner

McLean, VA $133,600.00-$205,600.00 4 weeks ago

Washington, DC $70,000.00-$77,000.00 1 month ago

Rockville, MD $49,500.00-$71,500.00 1 month ago

Washington DC-Baltimore Area $65,000.00-$70,000.00 4 weeks ago

Washington, DC $135,000.00-$150,000.00 4 weeks ago

Washington, DC $66,730.00-$113,440.00 1 hour ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.