Human Resources Manager

ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain•Burlington, VT

About The Position

ECHO inspires and engages everyone in the joy of scientific discovery, wonder of nature, and care of Lake Champlain. ECHO is a dynamic, nationally acclaimed, science center committed to engaging diverse public audiences and providing experiential, relevant and lifelong educational experiences for all our guests. ECHO employees contribute to a productive, respectful, inclusive workplace by modeling humor, communication, cultural responsiveness, collaboration and accountability to our colleagues, animals and guests. The Human Resources Manager is a full-service professional who leads day-to-day HR operations, refines HR systems, and develops long-term strategy. This role facilitates performance management, leads employment equity and inclusion initiatives, and positions ECHO as an employer of choice. This role has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
5 years of experience in full-service Human Resources, preferably in roles of increasing responsibility.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion training and/or experience.
Experience using a strengths-based approach to organizational development.

Nice To Haves

Professional HR Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Talent Recruitment & Retention: Lead staff and intern recruitment and hiring. Write and post position descriptions. Attend recruiting events.
Performance Management: Manage and improve systems that support ongoing staff development and regular performance management. Coach managers and employees around performance issues.
Staff Training: Coordinate organizational trainings integral to the success and safety of all employees. Help identify professional development opportunities for individual employees.
HR Policy Management: Assist in drafting staff policies/protocols. Update staff handbook as needed.
Compliance: Ensure that ECHO’s employment practices and policies comply with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
Employee Onboarding: Coordinate onboarding training for new staff and interns. Meet with new hires to complete required paperwork and review key policies.
Staff Engagement: Help plan and implement appreciation events and activities. Regularly evaluate staff satisfaction and identify actions that improve the workplace experience.
Benefits Management: Provide day-to-day oversight of ECHO’s employee benefits. With the Director of Administration, perform annual renewal to ensure that ECHO’s benefit package is cost-effective and competitive.
Compensation Management: With the Director of Administration and the Executive Director, regularly evaluate and update ECHO’s compensation system.
Human Resources Budget: With the Director of Administration, create and manage ECHO’s human resources budget.
Safety: With the Director of Facilities & Animal Care, maintain ECHO’s safety training program and file annual OSHA reports.
Other duties as assigned.