The Skirball is in search of a Human Resources Generalist to provide support to employees and managers on HR and employment matters. This is a full-time exempt position that serves on the Human Resources team within the Administration department and reports to the Director of Talent and Culture.

The starting pay for this job is $75,000-82,000/year.

Responsibilities

• Support the Human Resources team, which manages all aspects of employment at the Skirball including recruiting, hiring, benefits, employee relations, leaves and terminations
• Perform benefits administration, which includes reporting, reconciling, enrollment and routine benefits questions
• Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with employees
• Manage workers compensation for the Skirball including claim reporting, leave coordination and light duty placement
• Maintain a working knowledge of California employment laws and compliance filings
• Respond to inquiries and problems from managers and employees
• Assist with planning and implementation of employee events, including professional development day and the holiday party
• Facilitate new hire orientation and other training opportunities for Skirball employees
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) plus five years of experience as a human resources generalist within a corporate or nonprofit/cultural environment 
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive); working knowledge of ADP preferred
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills—exercises patience, diplomacy, and the ability to work well with people of different ages and backgrounds
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and exercise follow-through.
• Proven ability to organize tasks and resolve problems, exercise good judgment, take initiative, multitask and manage a changing and varied workload
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Must be actively committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice principles
• Have an active interest in and understanding of the Skirball Cultural Center’s mission

Physical and environmental demands of the job: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Please send resume and cover letter, preferably by email, to:

Human Resources 
Re: Human Resources Generalist
Skirball Cultural Center 
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90049 
FAX: (310) 440-4595 
hr@skirball.org