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Job Title: Human Resources Manager

Reports to: Associate Director

FLSA Classification/ Position Status: *Exempt / Full Time / At-Will*Exempt: An individual is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) because he or she is classified as an executive, professional, administrative, or outside sales employee and meets the specific exemption criteria.

Annual Salary: Starting Salary Range: $55,000 to $60,000Salary will be commensurate with education, licenses, certifications, and relevant work experience.

Benefits/PTO/Holidays:

• Health insurance (75% of premium paid by employer for employee’s coverage)
• Dental insurance (100% of premium paid by employer for employee’s coverage)
• Vision insurance (100% of premium paid by employer for employee’s coverage)
• Short-term disability (100% of premium paid by employer for employee’s coverage)
• Long-term disability (100% of premium paid by employer for employee’s coverage)
• Basic group term life insurance (100% of premium paid by employer for employee’s coverage)
• Voluntarily added term life insurance
• 401K retirement plan with 5% employer match
• 120 Hours of PTO for the first five years of employment. (Accrual of PTO begins on the first day of employment.)
• Eight days of holiday pay/time off, including two floating holidays, are available at the employee’s discretion.

Organization Overview

The Dr Pepper Museum educates, inspires, and entertains by sharing the stories of Dr Pepper and the soft drink industry. The Dr Pepper Museum is a recognized leader devoted to telling the story of Dr Pepper, the soft drink industry, and entrepreneurship by serving as a resource for learning through innovative, interactive, and inspiring programs. The Dr Pepper Museum is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion in our operations, as expressed through our governance, programs, and exhibitions as we advance our mission and core values.

Summary/Objective: The Dr Pepper Museum is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated human resources professional with a passion for people and the mission of the Museum. The HR Manager will be an integral part of an exciting, fast-growing organization in the heart of Waco’s vibrant tourism district. This position will manage, execute, and optimize human resource operations that are crucial to growing the success of the Museum’s employee culture and 50 member team. As a key part of the Museum team, the successful candidate will build upon and maintain human resource processes to help the Museum reach its goal of being the premier place to work in Central Texas.

Required Education, Licenses, Certifications, and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• HR management certification preferred (SHRM-CP, SHRL, CPLP, etc.)
• Two or more years of proven experience working in an HR function.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License
• Valid personal auto liability insurance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in HRM software; experience with Deputy or similar preferred.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Ability to demonstrate a solid commitment to the mission and vision of the Dr Pepper Museum
• Highly efficient and excellent organizational project and management skills, as reflected in the ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous tasks, adaptability/flexibility, resilience, meet deadlines, and produce timely, accurate, and quality results
• Ability to work cooperatively with others to foster effective relationships within a team environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with staff, leadership, and potential hires
• Demonstrates the ability to exercise latitude and independence in completing duties, responsibilities, projects, and assignments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present effectively to small and large groups
• Understanding HR principles, practices, and processes, including recruitment, selection, training, performance management, and employee relations
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), FMLA, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Ability to align HR initiatives with organizational goals and objectives and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes
• Knowledgeable in managing employee relations issues, resolving conflicts, and fostering a positive work environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to interact effectively with employees, managers, executives, and external stakeholders
• Ability to lead organizational change initiatives, manage transitions, and facilitate employee acceptance of change
• Knowledge of performance evaluation systems, goal-setting processes, and strategies for enhancing employee performance and development
• Expertise in recruitment strategies, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and implementing retention programs to attract and retain top talent
• Understanding training needs analysis, curriculum development, and delivery methods to enhance employee skills and competencies
• Proficiency in analyzing HR data, metrics, and trends to inform decision-making, measure HR effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement
• Demonstrates ability to plan and implement long- and short-range initiatives in conjunction with strategic human resources processes
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and use discretion in interactions with staff
• Ability to analyze information and prepare effective, accurate, timely reports and other documents to support Human Resources objectives
• Ability to pass required background checks

Work authorization/security clearance required:

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists Senior staff and Managers in cultivating and stewarding positive employee relationships and work environment by administrating effective and efficient HR processes
• Manages all employee recognition programs to support a positive work environment
• Effectively manages and streamlines all new employee onboarding and orientation processes, as well as employee offboarding processes
• Input newly hired and terminating employee information into timeclock system
• Work with the Associate Director to oversee a comprehensive HR program that effectively meets the Museum's and 50 employees’ needs
• Coordinates all day-to-day HR activities
• Develops, maintains, and utilizes the Museum’s HRM platforms and other institutional resources to ensure effective organizational HR processes
• Works with the Associate Director to maintain and update all employee-related policies, handbooks, and forms
• Serves as an informational resource for employees regarding HR-related forms, policies, procedures, and basic benefits issues and questions, proactively communicating with staff
• Administers training programs that support positive employee relations, including new hire orientation, required pieces of training, and benefits enrollment
• Coordinates unemployment claims and hearings
• Maintains accurate and confidential personnel and benefit files
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Serves as a confidential and credible resource for employees to seek advice
• Represents the Museum at business and community job fairs and related events
• Actively engage in HR professional development opportunities to ensure the Museum complies with federal, state, and local regulations
• Obtain, review, correct, and post job descriptions with related wage ranges as necessary, working with requirements needed by various departmental managers
• Maintain and update the Museum’s organizational chart, analyzing for reasonableness with respect to the Museum’s operations
• Process employee benefits information with 3 party benefits administrators, ensuring that rosters are accurate and that benefits and rates are competitive
• Performs other duties as assigned

*Other Duties as Assigned:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice, and the team member may be asked to perform other duties as assigned.

Physical and Mental Requirements and Abilities

The HR Manager role often requires working effectively in a moderate to fast-paced office environment. This environment typically involves frequent activities, interactions, and tasks that must be completed within specified timeframes. Additionally, interruptions and unexpected events may occur, requiring flexibility and adaptability while maintaining a professional and courteous demeanor.

The physical demands described here represent those that the HR Manager must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. The employee frequently sits and/or stands. The employee may occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee will frequently use electronic devices, including but not limited to desktop and laptop computers, printers, scanners, and other typical office equipment. Frequent typing is required; therefore, the employee will constantly use their fingers, hands, wrist, elbow, and any necessary upper extremities. Employees may occasionally have to twist, pull, or stretch. The employee will frequently read print or computer material with various text sizes and colors. The employee must view and analyze images, pictures, charts, and graphics. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust the focus with or without using prescribed or over-the-counter optical glasses, contact lenses, or other visual aids. The HR Manager will occasionally travel within and outside the city limits and may be exposed to various (fair to extreme) weather conditions.

Additional Position Details

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm

Work Location: In-person

We Value Diversity

The Dr Pepper Museum values diversity and believes in providing equal opportunity to whom we hire, train, and promote in all positions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other protected status. We seek to ensure that decisions regarding compensation, promotions, benefits, and/or programs align with our value of diversity.

Work authorization/security clearance required:

Must be eligible to work in the United States

At-Will Employment:

Nothing in this position description binds Dr Pepper Museum or any employee to a specific or definite period of employment or any specific rules, practices, policies, procedures, benefits, guidelines, working conditions, or privileges of employment. As an employee, you are an at-will employee completely free to quit or resign from the organization at any time you choose. Dr Pepper Museum has the same right to end the employment relationship at any time it chooses, for any reason, with or without notice. This document is not to be considered as a contract of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Waco, TX 76701: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person