Human Resources Manager

JOB PURPOSE AND REPORTING STRUCTURE

The Human Resources Manager oversees, monitors, and develops comprehensive HR strategies, policies, and practices that support the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra's goals and needs while creating a diverse, respectful, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee, monitor, and develop comprehensive HR strategies, policies, and practices that support the organization's goals and needs while creating a diverse, respectful, welcoming, and inclusive work environment for all employees
• Lead strategic thinking and planning related to organizational development and structure in partnership with senior management
• Maintain an open line of communication with the organization's culture to ensure it supports the MSO's values and goals
• Serve as a trusted advisor to managers and employees on legal rights, obligations, and HR best practices
• Oversee and implement administrative staff recruiting and selection process
• Design and implement strategies and protocols to build capacity for all departments to interview, hire, and retain a diverse workforce
• Create strategies that encourage team building and increase communication across administrative departments and between administration and artistic areas
• Develop and implement strategies for demonstrating employee value and appreciation
• Lead organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements (EEO, ADA, FMLA, ERISA, OSHA, etc.)
• Keep job knowledge up to date by participating in industry-related organizations and conferences and maintaining and expanding professional networks
• Oversee administrative staff evaluation process
• Provide guidance and training to supervisors to enhance effectiveness of the process
• Maintain accurate processing and recording of MSO's payroll
• Recommend and obtain cost-effective employee benefits, monitor national benefits environment for options and cost savings
• Oversee benefit orientations and training as needed
• Assist Director of Orchestra Personnel with HR strategies, policies, and practices that support the organization’s union workforce
• Provide support during negotiations of the collective bargaining agreement

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s Degree in human resources and a minimum of 3 years HR experience
• Experience with Paycom strongly preferred
• Knowledge of Sage accounting software and experience with unions a plus
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR preferred