Human Resources Generalist

Job titleHuman Resources Generalist

Reporting toDirector of Human Resources

DepartmentHuman Resources

FLSA StatusFull-Time/Exempt

LocationPhiladelphia, PA

About the National Constitution Center

The National Constitution Center is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization devoted to teaching about the Constitution. Located on Philadelphia’s historic Independence Mall, steps from where the Constitution was drafted and signed, it serves as America’s leading platform for constitutional education and debate, fulfilling its congressional charter “to disseminate information about the U.S. Constitution on a nonpartisan basis in order to increase awareness and understanding of the Constitution among the American people.”

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist (“HRG”) will be responsible for a wide range of tasks supporting the daily functions of the HR department including recruiting, hiring, and onboarding staff, administering benefits, assisting with matters of compliance, and helping to enforce company policy and practices. The HRG will also serve an important role as a point of contact for employees’ queries on HR-related topics.

This is a largely in-person role based in Philadelphia, PA with the possibility of some hybrid/remote work.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Support the Director of HR in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified candidates for open positions, and works closely with hiring managers to understand the skills and competencies required for the desired roles.
• Conduct background checks and ensures that all legal requirements are met by both new and existing employees.
• Implement a new hire orientation program for both on and offsite employees.
• Support internship and volunteer programs.
• Implement staff-centered programs such as wellness initiatives, memberships and partnerships with participating organizations, and educate staff on available benefits.
• Perform routine tasks to administer Human Resources programs including but not limited to benefits and leave, compensation, disciplinary matters, performance and talent management, and compliance.
• Answer employees’ questions on HR-related topics, and hear employees’ complaints, escalating complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff when necessary.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in Human Resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Please note that the Center may change specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required
• 1-3 years prior HR or employee management experience required
• Ability to work weekends, evening hours, or holidays as needed and assigned

The National Constitution Center actively seeks and welcomes people of color, women, the LGBTQIA+ community, persons with disabilities, and people at intersections of these identities, to apply.