Human Resources Manager

Human Resources Manager

The Joyce Theater Foundation, New York's leading dance presenting organization, seeks a Human Resources Manager to oversee all aspects of The Joyce's human resources functions including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, benefits, training, and compliance. This individual will assist with developing and implementing HR policies, manage employee relations issues (100+ part-time and full-time employees with varying schedules), and ensure the organization attracts, retains, and develops a high-performing workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the full recruitment cycle, from job postings and interviews to onboarding new hires.
• Handling employee complaints, grievances, and disciplinary actions, while fostering a positive work environment.
• Overseeing compensation and benefits programs, conducting salary surveys, and ensuring competitive and equitable pay structures.
• Identifying training needs, developing training programs, and facilitating employee development initiatives.
• Ensuring adherence to employment laws and regulations, including EEOC, FLSA, and FMLA.
• Creating and updating HR policies and procedures, including the employee handbook.
• Implementing performance management systems and providing a framework for constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Working collaboratively with directors to offboard departing employees.
• Collaborating with senior leadership to understand The Joyce's goals.
• Developing and implementing HR strategies aligned with The Joyce's goals and objectives.

Additional duties:

• HRIS Management: Managing and maintaining The Joyce's HR information systems.
• Employee Engagement: Developing and implementing initiatives to enhance employee morale and engagement.
• Workplace safety: Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, including developing and implementing safety policies and procedures.
• Labor Relations: Assist with managing labor relations, including collective bargaining agreements and grievance procedures.
• Data Analysis: Analyzing HR data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement.
• Budget Management: Developing and managing the HR departmental fiscal year budget.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent.
• 4 years of experience in recruitment, training and development, and compensation and benefits.
• Proven ability to manage employee relations issues and foster a positive work environment.
• Extensive knowledge of HR principles, practices, and employment law.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Knowledge of theater and dance a plus.

About The Joyce Theater Foundation

The Joyce Theater Foundation ("The Joyce," Executive Director, Linda Shelton), a nonprofit organization, has proudly served the dance community for over three decades. The theater is one of the only theaters built by dancers for dance and has provided an intimate and elegant home for more than 400 U.S.-based and international dance companies. The Joyce has also expanded its reach beyond its Chelsea home through off-site presentations at venues ranging in scope from Lincoln Center's David H. Koch Theater, to Brooklyn's Invisible Dog Art Center, and to outdoor programming in spaces, such as Hudson River Park. We also manage dance studios at our East 10th St building. To further support the creation of new work, The Joyce maintains longstanding commissioning and residency programs. Local students and teachers (1st–12th grade) benefit from its school program, and family and adult audiences get closer to dance with access to artists. The Joyce's annual season of about 48 weeks of dance now includes over 300 performances for audiences in excess of 100,000 patrons.

Starting salary: $80,000 to $85,000/year.

Benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Vacation + Sick/Self-Care time.
• Mutual of America retirement package
• 8 Paid Joyce holidays

To apply: Please submit a one page cover letter and one page resume in a single PDF.