Employee Relations Specialist

Background

Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.

The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849–1919), who bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. The institution’s holdings—which encompass masterworks from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century—have grown over the decades, more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in 1935. A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library, founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of the museum’s founder.

Recognized as one of the world’s top art history research centers, it has served students, scholars, and members of the public free of charge for generations.

The Frick has undergone a comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home, Frick Madison, from 2020 through early 2024, while renovations were underway at the mansion on 70th Street. In addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. The Museum and Art Research Library reopened to the public in April 2025.

At The Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports work-life balance. The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world’s finest works of art.

The Frick Collection provides equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to personal characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status, unemployment status, familial status, domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking victim status, caregiver status, or other characteristics protected by law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the Employee Relations Specialist will be an integral part of the Human Resources Department and work in close collaboration with the Head of Human Resources, Management Team, and department heads. They will serve as a trusted HR partner responsible for fostering a positive, inclusive, and legally compliant employee experience across the institution. This role leverages a strong HR Generalist background to provide employee relations guidance, support performance management processes, conduct workplace investigations, administer HR programs, and partner with managers to strengthen organizational culture.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience.
• Minimum 3 years of employee relations experience.
• Demonstrated experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Excellent interpersonal, conflict-resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Experience with in a museum, cultural institution, higher education, or nonprofit environment
• Bilingual skills:
  English/Spanish helpful
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employee relations…