Associate Director, Human Resources

Griffin Museum of Science and Industry • Chicago, IL

4d • $105,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Associate Director, Human Resources partners closely with business unit leaders, managers, and HR colleagues to help build a high-performance organization and culture. The role supports an inclusive culture, helps define future capabilities, and advocates for change across the institution. It oversees Employee Engagement, Professional Development, and Talent functions, and provides HR expertise and policy guidance to the business and HR team.

The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry is a science museum whose mission is to inspire the inventive genius in everyone through exhibitions, guest experiences, and programs that deepen students’ and teachers’ engagement in science and related disciplines. The museum describes its workplace as creative, collaborative, and innovative.

This is a full-time position with a stated salary range of $105,000–$120,000. The position was posted on 11/5/2026.

Requirements

• Seven to ten years of HR generalist experience, including at least four years of people or team management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of and direct experience with recruitment, compensation, benefits, learning and development, organizational design, and employee and labor relations.
• Ability to work across multiple functions and disciplines as a team player, with strong collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of employment law and regulations, which must be maintained.
• Strong Microsoft Word and Excel skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, scripts, and standard operating procedures.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of guests and employees.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and partnerships with business leaders.
• Influence and support change across the institution.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of museum policies and programs.
• Manage employee and labor relations issues, including conflict resolution, disciplinary actions, performance improvement, exit strategies, unemployment processes, union matters, and grievances.
• Serve as the primary HR contact for union matters and grievances.
• Identify employee development, training, and compliance needs; develop programs to address them and lead their delivery.
• Serve as the primary administrator for ADP and Culture Amp.
• Lead the mid-year and annual performance review processes.
• Develop talent management, learning, and development initiatives and programs.
• Advise the business on employee relations, employee development, organizational development, compensation, market pricing, and other HR matters.
• Support resource planning, including recruiting, organizational design, job evaluation, goal setting, advancement, and compensation processes.
• Capture, analyze, and report HR data and metrics to identify business needs and develop solutions.
• Provide backup HR support to HR colleagues.
• Coach, lead, and mentor employees and leaders in support of business objectives.
• Oversee and manage Employee Engagement, Professional Development, and Talent functions.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation.
• Support the HR team and department with projects and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Vacation, sick, and personal days through an attractive time-off program.
• 10 company holidays.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match.
• Voluntary benefit plans, including transportation and legal benefits.
• Free onsite garage parking.
• Benefits starting on the first day of employment.
• Free admission to Griffin MSI for family and friends.
• Free admission to other museums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director