Place of Business:
Meeting Professionals International

Location:
Dallas, Texas

Position Description:
Meeting Professionals International (MPI) was founded in 1972 by a small group of visionaries who saw the need for a dedicated community to connect and support professionals in the meetings and events industry. Over the past 50 years, MPI has grown into the leading global association for event professionals, with over 60,000 members and community participants across 70+ chapters and clubs worldwide.

The People & Performance Specialist is a versatile HR partner committed to cultivating a thriving workplace culture and delivering an exceptional employee experience. This role oversees core HR functions, including benefits administration, HRIS management, and compliance, while supporting talent acquisition, performance management, and employee development initiatives. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional dedicated to ensuring seamless HR operations and serving as a trusted resource for employees and managers alike.

Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Talent Acquisition – Drive the full-cycle recruitment process by partnering with hiring managers to define roles, attract talent, and develop sourcing strategies. This position is responsible for all core recruiting activities, including screening candidates, conducting initial interviews, and coordinating the interview schedule to move applicants efficiently through the hiring pipeline. (20%)

2. Total Rewards – Administer all employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. Manage open enrollment, new hire benefit orientations, and qualifying life event changes. Process workers' compensation claims, COBRA, and leave of absence requests (FMLA, ADA). Assist with compensation-related inquiries and support annual salary review processes. (20%)

3. Talent Management & Employee Engagement – Serve as a key partner in fostering a high-performance culture by executing our annual performance management cycle, including goal setting, check-ins, and succession planning. Support talent development initiatives by coordinating and facilitating training sessions. Manage the full-cycle onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a positive and seamless employee experience. Champion a positive and engaging workplace culture by administering employee feedback surveys, analyzing results to identify key trends, and developing targeted initiatives (20%)

4. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Act as staff liaison and strategic partner to MPI’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Committee, supporting leadership, programs, initiatives, and communications that promote an inclusive and equitable culture across the organization and community. (20%)

5. HRIS & Compliance – Maintain accurate, confidential employment records and documentation to ensure compliance with legal and organizational standards. Administer HR systems, including HRIS, Applicant Tracking System, Talent Management platforms, SharePoint, and Enterprise Benefits systems, to drive operational efficiency, data integrity, and reporting accuracy. Support workforce planning and talent decisions through performance evaluations, employee surveys, and succession planning assessments. (10%)

6. Office Services & Administration – Coordinate and facilitate meetings with internal and external MPI stakeholders, manage scheduling, agendas, communications, and follow-up to ensure alignment, provide administrative support including vendor coordination, office services, and security, and manage domestic and international staff travel and related HR expense processing for efficiency and cost-effectiveness. (10%)

Experience:
1. A minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in a Human Resources Generalist or Specialist role, with hands-on experience across several core HR functions including talent acquisition, benefits administration, and employee relations.
2.  Familiarity with artificial intelligence (AI) tools and their application in modern HR functions preferred.

Education:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and professional HR experience will be considered.

Credentials, License, Trade Certification, Professional Designation
1. An HR certification (such as SHRM-CP or a PHR) is a plus but not required.

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