Senior Director, Total Reward and HR Operations

Museum of Science, Boston

www.mos.org

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WHO WE ARE: The Museum of Science is dedicated to inspiring a lifelong love of science in everyone. We are committed to inclusivity, innovation, and education, serving diverse communities through our exhibits, programs, and outreach efforts.

WHY WE NEED YOU : The Senior Director, Total Reward and HR Operations will oversee the Museum of Science's HR Operations, Compensation, and Benefits programs. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and optimizing HR operations, ensuring competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits offerings, and aligning these functions with the Museum's mission, values, and strategic goals. Reporting directly to the Chief People Officer (CPO), the Senior Director, Total Reward and HR Operations will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders to ensure best in class benefit offerings and highly efficient HR operations. The role will have oversight of our HRIS system and will be responsible for continuous optimization and automation efforts. The role will oversee a team of two and function as part of the HR leadership team.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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.

• Manage the HRIS system (UKG) and optimize its functionality for data management, reporting, and employee self-service.

• Lead and manage the HR operations team to ensure efficient and effective delivery of HR services.

  HRIS Management and Optimization

• Oversee management and optimization of the museum's HRIS to ensure it meets the evolving needs of the organization.

• Partner with IT and external vendors to maintain and enhance HRIS functionality.

• Ensure data integrity, security, and accurate reporting within the HRIS.

• Provide training and support to HR staff and end-users on HRIS functionalities.

• Oversee HR reporting and analytics. Develop and maintain HR data dashboards to drive insights and support data-driven decision making.

  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, and other employee perks.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local compensation and benefits regulations.

• Ensure compliance with all compensation and benefits regulations, including FLSA, ACA, and ERISA.

• Oversee leave management programs, ensuring compliance and a seamless process

• 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

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in managing compensation and benefits programs.

• Strong knowledge of HRIS systems and experience with system optimization.

• Excellent understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and implementing HR strategies that drive organizational success.

• Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

  WORK SCHEDULE:

  Monday-Friday (40 hours per week)

  90% Onsite

  REPORTS TO:

  Chief People Officer

  STARTING SALARY:

  Exempt (Salaried) $98,179-$157,086/ annually

  BENEFITS:

  Benefits for full-time, exempt (salaried) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, commuter spending account, 23 vacation days, 12 holidays, 10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, a Museum Membership, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!

  The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

  No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.