Human Resources Business Partner

At Pacific Science Center, our mission is to ignite curiosity in every child and fuel a passion for discovery, experimentation, and critical thinking in all of us. Our colleagues are passionate lifelong learners who live our mission every day. Each of us commits to bring an inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) focus in every aspect of our work. Join our collaborative team and help steward our warm, welcoming, community-learning environment at PacSci.

As part of our ongoing commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, we're invested in building teams with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Data shows that women and BIPOC candidates more frequently do not apply to a job because they don't feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed. If you have some of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and you share PacSci's values and support our mission, we encourage you to apply.

Position Title: Human Resources Business Partner

Department: Human Resources

Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources

Pay Class: Full-time Regular

FLSA Status: Salaried Exempt

Position Summary

The Human Resources Team provides strategic human-centered support that aligns with the mission and guiding principles of Pacific Science Center. The Human Resources Business Partner consults with leadership, managers, employees, and cross-functional groups to provide tactical solutions and solve complex organizational challenges. This position provides services and support the following functional areas: workforce planning, recruitment, benefit administration, leave administration, employee and labor relations, learning & professional development, employee communications and engagement, performance management and employment law compliance.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Strategic HR Initiatives & Projects

• Develop and implement project plans, including defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables across multiple teams both in and outside of HR. Create timelines, allocate resources, manage budgeting, monitor measures of success, and set milestones

• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies

• Track project performance to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term objectives

• Deliver project updates to stakeholders.

• Engagement & Internal Communication

• Develop and implements process for analyzing employee feedback

• Design and manage employee surveys, focus groups, and other feedback mechanisms

• Leverage data to identify, forecast, and analyze risks and opportunities to improve the employee experience

• Help lead org-wide internal communications that drive strategic alignment and engagement

• Researches, develops, recommends, and executes creative strategies to foster the organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion goals

• Consults on recruiting and hiring strategies to attract and retain employees from diverse backgrounds, including building authentic community partnerships

• Maintains knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices

• Create and implement strategic action plans to improve team effectiveness, build leader capabilities, and improve the employee experience.

• Employee Relations

• Provide counsel and guidance on complex employee relations issues and ensure compliance with organizational policies and applicable laws

• Conduct investigations by collecting, analyzing and documenting quantitative and qualitative data, researching key business issues, identifying action plans, fully documenting investigative findings, and providing updates and recommendations to HR and business leadership

• Coach business leaders on leadership behaviors and practices, employee communication, development and performance management strategies and tactics to promote a culture of continuous growth and development

• Conduct exit interviews with departing employees, analyzing opportunities for feedback or improvement particularly in areas related to employee engagement

• Facilitate the ADA Interactive Accommodation process from start to implementation of accommodation, and maintenance of said accommodation documentation for employees and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations

• Communicate regularly regarding pending investigations and provide timely investigation reports with supporting documentation for all completed investigations.

• Benefit & Leave Administration

• Administer company benefit programs, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, LOA, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and 403(b) retirement plans

• Ensure compliance with Leave of Absence programs including FMLA, ADA, STD, and state leave programs

• Maintain records for employees enrolled in the company's benefit plans

• Collaborate with payroll to ensure that employer contributions and payroll deductions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Serve as an internal contact for managers and employees regarding benefits and leaves of absence.

• Learning & Development

• Collaborate cross-functionally to design, build and oversee internal learning and development programs including identifying performance, skills, and/or behavior gaps, making recommendations, and providing targeted solutions

• Manage the Learning Management System (LMS) and infrastructure for all learning & development programs by establishing methods and procedures for delivery, evaluation, measurement, and reporting

• Develop and deliver both in-person and virtual training

• Continually evaluate and gain feedback on learning & development programs & content to ensure focus on improvement, results, and business impact

• Build and refine performance management systems, tools and processes. Including goal setting, coaching conversations, 180/360 feedback, mid-year check-ins, annual ratings, calibration, talent reviews, succession planning, and performance improvement plans

• Collaborate with leadership and the HR team to create customized development plans for colleagues and leaders.

• General HR

• Bring an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access (IDEA) focus to every aspect of our work

• Accountable for employment practice discipline including employee relations, risk mitigation, internal policy development, and external employment practice compliance

• Partner with HR colleagues to manage and maintain the Human Resources Information System (HRIS)

• Oversee management, maintenance and security of employee records and files, ensuring timely completion of all necessary documentation

• Responds to inquiries and questions regarding employment issues and the application of organizational policies

• Serves as a senior member of the Human Resources team; provides support, training, informal coaching and guidance to colleagues on HR Team

• Ensures that vendor invoices are processed and submitted to the finance & accounting team in an accurate and timely manner.

• Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of workforce planning, full cycle recruitment, benefit administration, leave administration, employee and labor relations, training & development, employee recognition, and performance management

• Knowledgeable and proficient in local, state, and federal employment law and human resources compliance and best practices.

• Ability to create psychological safety: help others feel comfortable asking for help, sharing suggestions, and challenging the status quo

• In-depth knowledge of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access (IDEA) principles, best practices, and emerging trends

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Advocacy of and commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and access

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

• Exemplary tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive issues and individuals at all levels

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that are effective and clear with all audiences

• Strong sense of follow-through and ownership

• Intermediate skill using Office 365; advanced skills preferred

• Perform work with minimal supervision or collaboratively as needed

• Ability to build strong relationships, coach and influence others, and facilitate groups

• Manages ambiguity and multiple priorities and/or responsibilities in a fast-paced environment

• Works in a hybrid environment, including conducting regular weekly office hours onsite at Pacific Science Center

• Knowledge of best practice in conducting investigations, and skilled at creating related documentation

• Knowledge of local, state and federal employment laws and regulations

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• 4+ years of progressive HR experience
• 3+ years' experience in a generalist/functional role with exposure to compensation, benefit & leave administration, employee relations, and performance management.

Preferred

• SPHR, SHRM- SCP or similar certification

• Multi-state employment law experience (WA, CA, CO)

• Direct Employee Relations and/or Compensation experience.

• Experience designing or implementing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives

• Experience working with Ceridian Dayforce, or similar HRIS

• Experience working with Dayforce Learning or similar LMS

• Previous experience working with non-profits or in a museum setting

This position description generally describes the principal functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required.  It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

Compensation

Pay is based on several factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and years of experience.

Starting Base Salary Range: $74,855 - $88,400 per year

In addition to base salary, regular employees working 40 hrs/week can expect the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, basic life insurance, and disability insurance

• 4 weeks of vacation, 12 floating holidays, and sick pay

• 403(b) Retirement Savings

• Commuter benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee PacSci Membership

Pacific Science Center stands with those who are courageously fighting against hate, racism, and injustice. We recognize that not being racist is not sufficient. We must be actively anti-racist, and we commit to doing so. We prioritize inclusion, diversity, equity, and access in everything we do. Curiosity and critical thinking are essential to the dialogue and changes that need to happen.

Pacific Science Center complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact us at HRDepartment@pacsci.org.

Other details

• Job Family 4 Managers & Equivalents

• Pay Type Salary

• Min Hiring Rate $74,855.00

• Max Hiring Rate $88,400.00

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• Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave N, Seattle, Washington, United States of America