Human Resources Operations Generalist

Minneapolis Institute of Art

HR Operations Manager

Exempt, Full-time

Salary: $70,000 – $75,000

Onsite

Come work in an environment that is not only beautiful to be in but also offers the cultural experience you have been looking for The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is the perfect place for that individual that believes work can be both fun and rewarding. Our vision is to inspire wonder through the power of art. Our Employees are not only passionate about art, but also passionate about what they do.

We are searching for a Human Resources Operations Generalist that will support the HR department in delivering operational excellence and strategic initiatives. This role combines HR generalist responsibilities with operational support, data analysis, and project and change management to enhance employee experience and drive organizational outcomes.

What Will You Do:

• Lead the full recruitment and hiring process, including job postings, interviews, background checks, onboarding, and offboarding, collaborating closely with managers.

• Enter bi-weekly payroll processing for Security and serves as a full backup for payroll and benefits processes.

• Lead and support compliance education, processes and projects that reduce risk, build awareness, and promote organizational compliance.

• Coordinate training and professional development activities.

• Assist in the development, administration and training of benefits and wellness programs.

• Handle employee relations cases of low to medium complexity.

• Design and support internship and fellowship programs in partnership with the DEI Executive Assistant.

• Maintain the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) by accurately updating employee records for new hires, terminations, and changes.

• Support HR projects including staff engagement surveys, performance reviews, job description updates, digitizing paper processes, and HR department procedures and communications.

• Prepare a variety reports, dashboards, and HR metrics for compliance purposes and share data insights to HR to help inform business decisions.

• Lead all required HR reporting - this includes answering all audit requests, ensuring HR data integrity and accuracy, communicating goals and requirements to management, and generating and submitting various HR reports and forms. In addition, monitors compliance and progress toward plan goals.

• Identify and problem solve process, resource, and HR issues while maintaining positive internal relationships.

• Documentation of HR processes and tasks. Generate regular progress reports, evaluate project outcomes against established metrics and objectives, identify lessons learned and areas for improvement, and present outcomes and recommendations.

To be Successful You Have:

Skills/Experience: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Psychology or other related field (or equivalent experience)

Required:

• 3–5 years experience in HR, talent acquisition, and/or HR operations role

• Proven experience in recruitment and hiring, HR policy and employment law compliance, HR project management, reporting and process improvement

• Confidentiality: Skilled at handling sensitive information with discretion and integrity

• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in maintaining employee records, processing payroll, and ensuring compliance

• Technical Skills: Proficient in HRIS systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)

• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills with ability to work well with all levels in the organization

• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative mindset with the ability to build positive working relationships across all levels, ability to build relationships, resolve conflicts, and foster a positive and supportive work environment

• Analytic Skills: Ability to interpret and report on HR data

• Project Management Skills: Proactive, organized, and able to successfully manage multiple priorities

• Problem-Solving Skills: Effective identification and resolution of HR-related issues

• Adaptability Skills: Ability to adjust to changing priorities in a dynamic HR environment

Preferred:

• Ceridian Dayforce experience

• Experience working with union contracts and in a union environment

• PHR Certified Professional (PHR-CP)

Mia Culture

The Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) is an audience-centered, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome. Mia is Mission Driven, Generous, Agile, Emotionally Aware, and Positive, and endeavors to create a workplace culture where staff are responsible to one another, to our visitors, and to themselves to do the best work possible.

Mia Benefits and Perks

Health and Wellness:
Mia offers comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, paid life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and vision coverage. We have a wellness and employee assistance program to support your overall wellbeing.

Financial Security:
We provide financial peace of mind with a variety of options, including a Flexible Spending