Associate Vice President Human Resources

Job Description

Description:

Hennepin Arts drives cultural and economic vitality in Minnesota through leadership of the dynamic Hennepin Theatre District in downtown Minneapolis and educational programming that reaches every area of the state. Our historic venues — the Orpheum, State, Pantages and Dudley Riggs theatres, as well as our event center, The Hennepin — light up Hennepin Avenue with top-tier entertainment, including the best of Broadway and a wide variety of arts programming.

Hennepin Arts is a forward-looking organization that is currently in a state of dynamic growth and opportunity. By redeeming the city-issued bonds for Orpheum, State and Pantages theatres in 2023 and welcoming a new President & CEO summer of 2024, Hennepin Arts is poised to accelerate our work as a major performing arts center in driving the vitality of the Hennepin Theatre District.

Hennepin Arts celebrates diversity in all its aspects, ensuring equity and establishing a safe and inclusive environment for all. We continue to examine ourselves and our structures to ensure we are free of bias and inequitable practices. We work to create welcoming spaces that invite people to be their authentic selves.

Position Summary

The Associate Vice President of Human Resources is a strategic senior-level professional responsible for overseeing a significant portion of the organization’s human resources functions including, employee relations, compensation & benefits, talent acquisition, HR compliance, individual, organizational & culture development, and performance management, reporting and analysis, while aligning human resources strategies with the overall business goals and objectives. This role is responsible for delivering proactive, strategic guidance, and support for organizational planning and development initiatives that align human resources strategy in support of key organization-wide initiatives and goals, as well as building a high-performing human resources team.Requirements:

Responsibilities

Employee Relations (20%)

Managing employee concerns, addressing workplace issues, investigating complaints, and ensuring compliance with labor laws while promoting positive workplace dynamics.

Serve as trusted counsel to staff in the areas of culture, change management, employee wellness, learning and development, and career pathways, with a focus on deepening employee engagement and cultivating a sense of belonging.

Act as a resource for staff questions on benefits, payroll and other personal related items.

Partner with other departments and the leadership team to align human resources initiatives with business objectives.

Serve as a resource for leadership team related to all human resources matters.

Compensation & Benefits (20%)

Lead the design and administration of compensation structures, benefits packages, and performance-based incentives.

Oversee the weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for union and non-union full-time and part-time employees.

Talent Acquisition (15%)

Leading the recruitment process for key positions, managing candidate sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new employees.

Identify staffing and recruiting needs; develop and execute best practices for hiring and talent management by developing recruitment strategies, sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and managing the hiring process.

HR Compliance (15%)

Ensure adherence to all applicable employment laws and regulations, including maintaining employee records and conducting compliance audits.

Monitor and ensure the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Interpret and enforce collective bargaining agreements.

Plan, lead, develop, coordinate and implement policies, processes and training, initiatives, and surveys to support the organization’s human resources compliance and strategy needs.

Individual, Organizational and Culture Development (15%)

Provide strategic leadership to the human resources function, aligning human resources initiatives with organizational objectives and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Identify training needs, developing and delivering training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

Facilitate professional development, training, and certification activities for human resources staff.

Develop and execute change management strategies and plans to support major organizational initiatives and transitions.

Assess organizational health, identifying training needs, implementing development programs, fostering a positive culture.

Promote employee health and safety and providing wellness initiatives.

Coach, mentor, and guide employees to enhance their capabilities and engagement

Performance Management, Reporting and Analysis (15%)

Implement and monitor performance management systems, including goal setting, performance reviews, and employee development plans.

Analyze human resources data to identify trends, develop insights, and make informed decisions regarding human resources strategies.

Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resources information system (HRIS), Paylocity.

Develop human resources annual budget in coordination with the finance team to align with organizational goals and strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or a related field or equivalent experience.

Minimum 7 years of experience within Human Resources.

Minimum 5 years of experience within a leadership role with Human Resources.

Extensive experience in various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, compensation, and benefits

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to analyze data and make strategic decisions.

Deep understanding of employment laws and regulations.

Expertise in HR technology and systems.

Experience partnering with unions and implementing collective bargaining agreements.

Extensive payroll experience.

Physical and Schedule Requirements

Due to the nature of our work, employees may be required to work some non-traditional business hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the assigned and essential functions.

Part-time