Coordinator, Human Resources 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 109 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHMLA at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, gender, a person with disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged to apply. 

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking a Coordinator for our Human Resources department.  The Coordinator, Human Resources  works closely with the Sr. Human Resources Manager at the Natural History Museum. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: 

• Reports to and assists the Human Resources Senior Manager. 

• Coordinates with HR Senior Manager to oversee the recruitment processes including coordinating with hiring managers, reviewing applications, processing background checks, creating offer letters, conducting New Hire Orientation, etc. 

• Coordinates with HR Senior Manager to process employee offboarding including coordinating exit interviews, providing departing employees with exit documents, and logging shutdown of organization assets. 

• Coordinates with HR Senior Manager to process employee status changes including DocuSign and letter completion. 

• Coordinates with HR Senior Manager in addressing and tracking Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations. 6

• Coordinates with HR Senior Manager in hosting on-site Wellness Program, Wellness Fair, Retirement Education, and Flu Shots.

This position has the following requirements: 

• Two or more years’ experience in a human resources function including program facilitation, phones, data management, and customer service. 

• Proficient in using computers and with knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite including, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, basic internet, email and calendaring system. 

•  Ability to anticipate and solve practical problems and scheduling conflicts, interpret instructions and analyze data. 

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, vendors and the general public. 

• Must be extremely organized and able to work under pressure and within tight deadlines. Must be able to work efficiently and manage multiple projects at once.

•  Responsible for managing logistics and communications, interfacing and coordinating with all staff and contractors.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment working with a diverse community. Hourly range for this position is $23.73- $25.51 based on experience plus excellent benefits. This is a full time regular, non-exempt position. 

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums  and click the link of the position for which you are interested or go directly to the online application.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.