Human Resource Assistant Full Time Temporary / Non Exempt

An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and AAM accredited, the Japanese American National Museum (www.janm.org) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier cultural museums. The National Museum is based in historic Little Tokyo neighborhood, adjacent to the Metro Gold Line in the Little Tokyo/Arts district in downtown Los Angeles.

The Human Resources Assistant provides support to the HR & Volunteer Services Office to securely maintaining personnel files, volunteer records, finance files and documents of the institution. Assists with recruitment activities, benefits administration, worker’s compensation, personnel files, database management, payroll and other administrative related tasks to support the departments. Position is temporary with funding through June 2024.

Requires familiarity with online recruitment platforms, full cycle recruitment activities, CA Labor law and dealing with confidential matters. Assist with processing payroll and updating employee information in third party software. Assist with updating volunteer records and database. Must be able to work cross-departmentally with confidential materials. Bachelors in Human Resources, Business Management or Finance and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience as a HR generalist/administration. Prior work in a museum or non-profit highly desired. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines. Experience working in a diverse, multi-cultural environment preferable. Proficiency with MS Office, familiarity with databases, payroll software, Gmail & Google suite preferred. Requires occasional evening and/or weekend hours. Must be able to work with visitors of all ages to support museum sponsored events. Criminal background and credit check is required. Visit http://www.janm.org/jobs/ for full job description and employment application form. Proof of full vaccination for COVID-19 is required. EOE.

Benefits: EE Medical, Dental, ERISA 403(b), FSA, 17 paid holidays, sick and vacation time; complimentary family level membership, free on-site parking, discounts in museum store and on-site Chado tea room.

Submit: Cover Letter, application, and resume with references Japanese American National Museum Attn: Human Resources Re: HR Assistant 100 N. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012 Email: hr@janm.org Fax: 213-830-5673 No Phone Calls Please