The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) believes in our greatest assets: Our Employees and Volunteers. VMFA is a supporter of open and vibrant employee experiences that build upon the dynamic and visually stimulating experience of being surrounded by world renowned art. VMFA encourages and provides opportunities for employees to enrich and develop their love of the arts, while contributing their workplace talents and experiences to the VMFA mission.

The Division of Human Resources at VMFA is committed to being the source of providing human capital support in all phases of the employee experience. We aspire to be a trusted resource of employee advocacy and advice, a bridge to connect and mediate thoughtful solutions and open communication for positive resolutions.  It is our goal to provide recruitment and retention philosophies that translate into a diverse and vibrant employee workforce which reflect our regional and global communities.

This salaried, non-exempt position offers Commonwealth of Virginia employee benefits such as 12 paid holidays, health benefits and more. VMFA staff also enjoy agency benefits like free admission to special exhibitions, previews of special exhibitions, employee pricing for select museum programs and classes, and discounts at Amuse Restaurant, Best Café, and VMFA Shop.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Support: Manage recruitment activities including posting job openings, coordinating museum LinkedIn account, and promptly responding to inquiries in assigned departments. Along with VMFA HR colleagues this role is responsible for coordinating and posting all openings to the internal VMFA jobs blog and sending weekly job opportunity internal communications.

Onboarding Assistance: Assist in the onboarding process including processing I-9s in the Federal E-Verify system. Attend bi-weekly Orientation and serve as a backup for new employee orientation sessions.

Payroll Entry: Along with VMFA payroll administration, handle payroll entry tasks, manage wage positions, and key weekly timesheets accurately. Assist in answering routine payroll inquiries.

Administrative Management: Maintain organized and up-to-date recruitment files in our HR Cloud repository. Maintain PageUp administrative support by ensuring the closeout of recruitments in the state job posting system.

Why Join Us:

• Opportunity for professional growth and development in the field of human resources.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Chance to work with a diverse team dedicated to our organization’s mission.

If you are enthusiastic about Human Resources and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply for the Human Resources Client Partner position today. Join us in making a difference!

Minimum Qualifications

• Client service-focused attitude with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, cultivating and maintaining strong relationships.
• Some understanding of Human Resources administration principles, including federal and state laws/regulations and best practices.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and process orientation.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize competing tasks.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Capacity to handle sensitive and confidential data and information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and HR Information Systems (e.g., Cardinal, PageUp).
• Commitment to ongoing HR learning and professional development.

Additional Considerations

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Previous or related experience working in a museum, state/local government, or institution of higher education.