Director of Total Rewards & HR Operations

Director Of Total Rewards & HR Operations

Museum of Science, Boston

Wh o We Are

A s science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change .

Among the world's largest science centers and New England's most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year - at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.

The Museum's singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world's most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public.

Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene , inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all . Come join us on our mission t o inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and live our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.

Starting Salary :

$102,106 to $127,633 annually

What You'll Accomplish

The Director, of Total Reward s and HR Operations will oversee the Museum of Science's HR Operations, Compensation, and Benefits programs.

HR Operations

• Develop and implement HR operational strategies aligned with the Museum's mission and objectives .
• Streamline and improve HR processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Lead and manage the HR operations team to ensure efficient and effective delivery of HR services.

HRIS Management and Optimization

• Manage the HRIS system (UKG) and optimize its functionality for data management, reporting, and employee self-service as the Museum evolves
• Oversee HR reporting and analytics. Develop and maintain HR data dashboards to drive insights and support data-driven decision making.
• Partner with IT and external vendors to maintain and enhance HRIS functionality.
• Provide training and support to HR staff and end-users on HRIS functionalities.

Compensation & Benefits Programs

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive compensation and benefits strategies that align with the museum's goals and ensure competitiveness within the industry.
• Conduct regular market analyses to benchmark compensation and benefits programs.
• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, Leave policies and other employee perks .
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local compensation and benefits regulations , including FLSA, ACA, and ERISA.
• Responsible for accommodation management for the Museum

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations on HR-related matters.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the HR team.
• Lead initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across the museum in collaboration with the HR leadership team

Wh at We're Looking For (Competencies)

Advisory and diplomatic skills : You must have a credible presence and a compelling, authentic communication style. You need to simultaneously make people believe you are there to help AND hold them accountable.

You must possess the intellectual heft and poise in communication style to be an advisor to your manager and the leadership team of the company.

Empathy & Support : Cares for others' well-being and development . Provides feedback and celebrates team success.

Process Engineer : You have a successful track record of driving growth through back-office automation, process discipline and standardization.

You can tell us stories of the impact you've created by taking arduous, manual tasks and turning them into simple, repeatable processes that you improve over time.

Resilient problem-solver : You have great examples of how you were able to dissect a complex problem or process down to a smaller, more streamlined version but also how you were able to overcome obstacles along the way during that transformation

How We Work-Our Values

Everyone : We are everyone's museum . We pursue equity and celebrate every person for who they are . We foster an inclusive environment in which we value and respect diversity.

Service : We serve our colleagues and community . We hold ourselves accountable to be a trustworthy public resource, and to support a sustainable, just and evidence-based future.

Learning : We love learning . We are curious about the world and want to share our joy and wonder with others . We value open minds and recognize that everyone has more to explore, discover and create.

Connection : We find strength in connections . We collaborate across communities, organizations and disciplines to make science relevant and accessible to all.

Boldness : We dream big . We boldly push ourselves forward, pursuing new ideas and challenges . We experiment and learn from our failures as we seek to inspire purpose, spark imagination and encourage hope.

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