Human Resource Generalist COME WORK WILD WITH US Be a difference maker and become part of a dynamic and growing Zoo focused on saving wildlife and wild places through conservation, education and exceptional guest experiences.  You will have the opportunity to impact our community and make a difference in the hearts and minds of our guests.  We are looking for an ambitious, collaborative, and engaging addition to our Human Resource team. You will have the opportunity to recruit, and retain passionate, animal focused individuals. Take your breaks or walk to meeting while stopping to visit Slyde the otter. We hope you will learn more by applying to this position. BENEFITS AT JBZ We offer incredibly competitive benefits. This includes FREE:

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS We offer 6 days of personal time, generous vacation time and 10 paid Holidays each year. We offer a 7% employer contribution to your 401K, zoo discounts, employee-only zoo experiences, tuition reimbursement, additional voluntary medical benefits to meet you and your family’s needs, and a FREE Premium Zoo membership for you and your family. This position starts at $52,000 year and compensation is based on experience. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN HR GENERALIST AT JBZ The HR Generalist is responsible for recruiting to find the best culture fits for our passionate, conservation minded teams. Building and growing relationships from the new hires to the established team members. This person will also build relationships with hiring managers to ensure a smooth and timely recruiting process. The HR Generalist will have the opportunity to recruit seasonal staff all the way to leadership positions. This will consists of posting internal and external advertisements, sourcing job posts, schedule and perform phone screens, background checks, schedules interviews, and conducts orientations. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A HR Generalist AT JBZ

• A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related field  and 1-3 years’ experience in an HR role or equivalent experience with 3-5 years’ in an HR role.
• PHR or SHRM CP certification is preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and other computer software applications; experience with HRIS systems.
• Basic understanding of Applicant Tracking and Payroll Systems applications.
• Ability to interact positively and objectively with co-workers, Zoo and park patrons, volunteers, contractors and members of the general public from a wide range of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds and with widely divergent levels of educational attainment and social skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of employment law and Human Resource Management principles and practices.
• Ability to gather and analyze data, reason logically and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with numbers.
• Ability to occasionally work Saturday’s and nights.

ARE YOU READY TO WORK WILD? For full job description please email: careers@jbzoo.org John Ball Zoo is a drug free facility under federal regulations.