Senior HR Specialist, Benefits & Compliance

Description

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Classification: Full Time, Exempt

Benefits: Full Museum Benefits

Schedule: M-F, 9-5pm

Salary Range: Minimum $52,000

Mission: The Dallas Museum of Art is a space of wonder and discovery where art comes alive.

The DMA will:

• Place art and our diverse communities at the center around which all activities radiate.
• Pursue excellence in collecting and programming, present works of art across cultures and time, and be a driving force in contemporary art.
• Strengthen our position as a prominent, innovative institution, expanding the meaning and possibilities of learning and creativity.

Scope of the Position:

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources and provides support for the day-to-day full benefits and compliance administration and other Human Resources operations, leave administration, employee wellness programs, and employee relations. This position is a key member of the HR department and will be instrumental in driving employee morale.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads annual benefits enrollment and is the main point of contact for benefit brokers.
• Responsible for monthly benefit billing reconciliation and invoice processing.
• Facilitates new hire benefit orientation and reviews file feeds for additions and removals.
• Reviews COBRA enrollments and processes changes of coverage.
• Manages the 401k retirement plan, compliance notifications, and annual audit.
• Manages and tracks employee FMLA and other leave with proper documentation and communication to employees and managers.
• Manages first-level employee relations functions with managers by providing coaching and documentation support.
• Develops and administers leadership team training around dedicated areas.
• Heads the employee engagement team and develops monthly wellness events.
• Administers employee surveys and creates year-over-year presentations.
• Processes employee separations by completing exit interviews, helpdesk tickets, payroll separation forms, and administering the return of company property.
• Manages unemployment claim reporting to the Texas Workforce Commission.
• Compiles ad hoc reports including monthly turnover reports, exit interview data, etc.
• Handles and responds to general HR phone and email inquiries.
• Participates in SHRM/DallasHR activities when training budgets allow.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Requirements

Education, Experience, and Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or related field required
• 5+ years of benefits administration experience preferred
• PHR Certification preferred
• Paylocity HRIS experience preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Key Qualifications:

• Proficiency using a variety of computer/ software applications and reporting functions, especially in Excel and Microsoft Word software. Excel proficiency is required.
• High level of interpersonal skills to be personally welcoming and handle confidential situations with credibility.
• Knowledge of HR office administration and documentation procedures.
• Attention to detail, proficiency in establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and project management.
• Excellent spelling, grammar, phone, oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to personally demonstrate compliance to museum policy.
• Calm and patient demeanor when handling difficult interactions.

Our Core Values 

• Act with Integrity: We are honest and ethical. 
• Build Inclusivity: We create spaces where everyone can feel like they belong. 
• Communicate Respectfully: We listen intentionally and advocate for diverse perspectives. 
• Embrace and Drive Change: We are innovative, creative, and solutions driven. 
• Foster Connections: We collaborate around shared goals. 
• Maintain Balance: We encourage ourselves and each other to reflect and recharge. 
• Remain Curious: We pursue personal and professional learning. 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Dallas Museum of Art fosters equity, celebrates diversity, and supports inclusion. We acknowledge that diverse backgrounds and voices of visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and communities represented in the collection make us stronger and better equipped to make positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally.

Equity 

Society’s historical legacies and systemic barriers have created disparities in the communities we serve. Knowing this, we strive to expand and enhance arts opportunities for all.

Diversity 

Many factors—including but not limited to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetics, economic backgrounds, and experiences—make individuals and groups unique. Our goal is to ensure visitors, volunteers, trustees, staff, and collections reflect this diversity.

Inclusion 

We commit to listening to and learning from diverse voices and perspectives. We create a vibrant and accessible social space that encourages dialogue and the exchange of ideas through arts and culture.

EOE 

The Dallas Museum of Art is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The DMA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.