People Generalist (HR Generalist)

Marbles Kids Museum•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Marbles Kids Museum is a nonprofit children’s museum and IMAX Theatre in downtown Raleigh. The People Generalist (HR Generalist) is a key contributor to the employee lifecycle, executing routine people functions such as hiring, interviewing, onboarding, and implementing organizational policies and practices. The role works with the Director of People to support talent strategy, people compliance, employee development, and organizational needs. The position also recruits and oversees People Team interns, supports payroll processing as needed, and helps maintain employment-law compliance. The work environment is 95% indoors, with occasional evening and weekend shifts required to support busy operations and events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
At least 2–3 years of human resource management experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proven supervisory and leadership skills.
Respectful and approachable, with high standards of confidentiality and personal integrity.
Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and team members.
Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Proficiency with, or ability to quickly learn, the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SHRM-CP certification.
Bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of People on organizational goals and talent strategy, including current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
Execute best practices for hiring and talent management.
Manage talent acquisition, including recruitment, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants; work with department managers to understand the skills and competencies required for open positions.
Develop and manage work-study and intern programs, including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants.
Analyze recruitment trends and research and propose ways to attract and retain top talent.
Develop and maintain new-hire onboarding, training, and orientation.
Provide support and guidance to management and team members on people-related questions and issues.
Administer employee recognition programs and coordinate employee events.
Assist the Director of People with planning, leading, developing, coordinating, and implementing policies, processes, training, initiatives, and surveys supporting people compliance and strategy.
Assist the Director of People in organizing and supporting department professional development, training, and certification activities.
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommend best practices and review or modify policies and practices to maintain compliance.
Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law, and apply them to policies and procedures.
Support payroll processing and serve as backup as needed.
Recruit, interview, hire, and train new People Team interns and oversee their performance.
Perform other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Health Savings and flexible spending accounts.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Parking and commuter benefits.
Paid time off including 17 vacation days and 9 holidays.
Eligibility to participate in the Company’s 401(k) program with employer matching after a waiting period.
Employee Assistance Program.
Marbles perks and discounts.
Fitness benefits.