Senior Human Resources Generalist

Sheboygan, WI
Full Time
Human Resources
Experienced
The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC) is a nationally acclaimed visual and performing arts center located in the heart of downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Founded in 1967, the John Michael Kohler Arts Center presents work by diverse artists, from the vernacular to classically trained and from local to global perspectives. JMKAC establishes a community locally and nationally with its rotating, original contemporary art exhibitions, live performances and events, classes, workshops, and on-site preschool.

About The Role

We're seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Human Resource Generalist to help promote a culture where dedicated people thrive. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role plays a key part in cultivating a positive, safe, and mission-driven workplace. You’ll lead the administration of HR policies, support employee engagement and development, oversee benefits, job analysis, and recruitment, and ensure alignment with our strategic goals. As a trusted partner to staff and the public, you’ll help foster a culture that reflects our values and advances our mission to generate a creative exchange between artists and the public.

Successful Candidates Will Have The Following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Professionalism, good judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Collaborative team builder
  • Training/mentoring others
  • Solid organizational and time management skills
  • Resourceful and takes initiative to resolve challenges
  • Attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Adaptability – a key asset for excelling in our fast-paced, ever-changing work environment
  • Demonstrate the Core Values of John Michael Kohler Arts Center

Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Create, implement, and monitor policies, procedures, and programs that support strategic direction and employee engagement.
  • Responsible for full-cycle recruitment (post jobs, source and attract qualified candidates, conduct interviews, initiate background checks, select and extend offers of employment), exempt, nonexempt, and seasonal roles to hire diverse and talented staff. 
  • Collaborate and support hiring managers throughout the selection process and serve as the point of contact for recruiting vendors.
  • Conducts and enhances new employee orientation and onboarding process to ensure the completion of onboarding documents, understanding policies/procedures/benefits, and the mission of JMKAC. 
  • Process, resolve biweekly payroll issues, maintain HRIS integrity, and improve payroll / HRIS systems and functionality. Create reports that help with decision-making, performance, and identifying trends and potential issues.
  • Initiate status change approval process and handle all communications and related documentation.
  • Responsible for employee service, which includes responding to or initiating a variety of employee and/or management inquiries related to all human resources functions such as policies, procedures, programs, benefits, payroll, unemployment, and employment verification requests.
  • Administer, recommend, and oversee benefits programs, including new hire benefits meetings, enrollments/disenrollments, COBRA review, and reconciliation of provider invoices.  Administer 403b program, including participation and audit requirements.
  • Advise management in the appropriate resolution of employee relations issues and administer formal disciplinary action. 
  • Perform job analysis and wage studies, collaborate with payroll to participate in salary surveys, and administer the compensation program to ensure compliance and internal equity. 
  • Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. 
  • Coordinate and communicate appropriately during Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) leaves and ADA requests.
  • Investigate accidents, coordinate the completion of injury forms, notify insurance carriers, and maintain OSHA logs for reporting. 
  • Manage special projects that may include training, mentoring others, reporting, special events, and program development.
  • Perform and coordinate various Human Resources projects/functions to support employee engagement and improve efficiency.

Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
  • 4-10 years of broad human resources generalist experience handling benefits, HRIS, employee relations, performance management, payroll, and compensation
  • 2 years of full-cycle recruitment experience with exempt and nonexempt professional, management, and frontline roles
  • Solid knowledge of sourcing techniques and job board functionality
  • 1-year prior supervisory experience is a plus
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with HR principles and operations, best practices, and local, state, and federal regulations
  • High level of proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and HRIS systems
  • HR Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) preferred
  • Nonprofit or arts industry background is desirable but not required


John Michael Kohler Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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