HR Director
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Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization at the intersection of arts, education, and media, is seeking a dynamic Director of Human Resources to lead its HR function. With a long-standing history of supporting creative excellence and cultural preservation, this organization operates a prestigious graduate-level training program for emerging storytellers and plays a vital role in celebrating and preserving visual storytelling as an art form.
This is an opportunity to support a passionate, creative, and academically focused community, while contributing to a broader mission of advancing the arts and supporting the next generation of filmmakers and content creators.
Responsibilities HR Strategy & Compliance: Lead all HR functions including operations, policy management, benefits, compliance, and legal coordination.
Ensure compliance with federal and state labor laws.
Supervise a small HR team and guide daily functions like performance evaluations, employee relations, and leave administration.
Recruitment & Onboarding: Oversee full-cycle recruiting and onboarding.
Partner with department leaders to develop hiring strategies.
Maintain and adjust compensation structure in line with organizational goals.
Employee Relations & Performance: Serve as the primary point of contact for HR-related questions and concerns.
Advise leadership on employee relations, performance management, and discipline procedures.
Manage the employee review process and career development planning.
Labor Relations: Collaborate on union contract negotiations and grievance resolution.
Act as the lead liaison for arbitration matters.
Training & Development: Design and implement internal training and employee orientation programs.
Evaluate learning needs and measure the effectiveness of development initiatives.
Campus Operations & Safety: Support safety initiatives and emergency protocols in coordination with facilities and campus operations teams.
Requirements Bachelor’s degree required; HR certification preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP/SCP).
7–10 years of progressive HR leadership experience.
2–5 years working in a unionized environment.
Strong knowledge of HR compliance and employment law.
Experience in nonprofit, academic, or arts-related settings preferred.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Mac environment).
Seniorities and Employment Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Other
Industries: Staffing and Recruiting
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $150,000.00–$175,000.00
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- Location:
- Los Angeles, CA, United States
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Human Resources