Director of Human Resources
Organizational Summary:
Playwrights Horizons is an off-Broadway writer's theater dedicated to the support and development of contemporary U.S. playwrights, composers and lyricists, and to the production of their new work.
Reports to:
Managing Director
Oversees:
Administratiev and Office Coordinator
Position Summary:
The Director of Human Resources is a full time, exempt position responsible for the day-to-day human resources related activities of the organization, including, but not limited to: recruitment and orientation; benefits and compensation; and reporting. A collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, positive attitude, kindness, self-motivation, and an interest in theater are essential. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills, an attention to detail, good record-keeping, and the ability to prioritize workloads in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment, with poise, tact and diplomacy. Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility practices in all aspects of HR and management philosophy.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plan, direct, develop, and coordinate policies, activities, and staffing to support the organization’s mission and culture
- Ensure compliance with local, State, and Federal regulations
- Administer employee benefits program, including regular analysis to maintain pace with evolving job market
- In concert with Managing Director, create, monitor, and manage personnel budgets for the organization
- Oversee HRIS systems and files
- Support institutional leadership and department heads by assessing staffing needs, conducting ongoing analyses, and promoting staff longevity
- Lead staff recruitment process
- Manage annual employee and manager effectiveness evaluations
- Foster safe, equitable work environment through regular anti-harassment training, and infusing management and hiring practices with principles of anti-racism
- Oversee onboarding and offboarding of all employees
- Handle all matters related to employee relations, including mediating disputes and helping staff members overcome professional and personal challenges
- Develop compensation plans
Committee Responsibilities:
- Leads Cultural Wellness Committee, an employee-run internal committee that recommends standards and practices for a healthy work environment
- Member of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Working Group
Minimum Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources, or related field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum five years’ progressive human resources experience
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience withHRIS software, accounting software
Compensation:
Full-time employee benefit package includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, & Accident insurance, Paid Time Off, Health Reimbursement Account, Flexible Spending Account, 403(b) Retirement Plan, Half-Day Summer Fridays, Flexible Hours, and more!
Salary: $75,000
Values Statement:
Playwrights Horizons is committed to building a more just future for everyone -- particularly those from historically oppressed communities, by employing a broad spectrum of voices that will enrich the quality and vitality of our work. Playwrights Horizons is an equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to uprooting all systems of oppression by demonstrative equitable and inclusive practices.
The organization is interested in receiving applications from people of all races, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, classes, religions, and people with disabilities.
The facilities at Playwrights Horizons are fully accessible and ADA compliant.
To Apply:
Please email a cover letter and resume as pdf to Jobs@phnyc.org with “Director of Human Resources” in the subject line. No phone calls please.
Full vaccination and booster required for hire.