HR/Business Manager

SUMMARY

Signature Theatre is seeking an HR professional who will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Theatre’s HR operations and strategy. This is a great opportunity to support and make significant contributions to a nationally recognized regional theatre. The HR/Business Manager will lead and direct the routine HR functions within the Finance & Administration Department, including payroll administration, recruitment, employee relations, compensation, and benefits, and enforcing company policies and practices. Report to and assist the Director of Finance & Administration with reporting, reconciliation & management of a $13 million operating budget.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage daily HR aspects of the department and its staff to ensure projects are completed and goals and cross-departmental needs are met.
• Oversee the daily HR workflow, including the related work of the Assistant HR/Business Manager.
• Oversee weekly payroll; prepare and administer semi-monthly payroll.
• Handle discipline and termination of employees in accordance with organizational policy.
• Partner with Senior Staff to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Prepare annual personnel budget for Senior Staff.
• Prepare and share talking points for all bi-monthly staff meetings to provide necessary HR updates.
• Meet weekly with the Director of Finance & Administration and bi-monthly with the Managing Director to present and collaborate on strategic HR projects in alignment with the organization’s goals.
• Manage the talent acquisition process, which may include recruitment, interviewing, and hiring of qualified job applicants, particularly for managerial, exempt, and professional roles; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Oversee the effective onboarding, new hire orientation, and offboarding of all employees, closely collaborating with cross-departmental managers.
• Oversee employee policy and handbook maintenance.
• Manage the administration of benefits, leave, and reimbursement policies.
• Conduct all annual state and federal government required compliance reporting, including workers’ compensation audit, injury and illnesses reporting, ACA, etc.
• Administer year-end W-2 and 1095-C tax documents.
• Plan and execute special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, educational seminars, and employee recognition events.
• Manage the filing of workers’ compensation claims.
• Verify unemployment claims for laid-off employees.
• Educate employees on benefits available at Signature Theatre.
• Assist Director of Finance and Administration in working with insurance agents on maintaining proper liability coverage and with providing monthly financial information to the Board of Directors.
• Provide budget information to staff and departments as needed.
• Reconcile budget discrepancies with departments.
• Reconcile monthly payroll bank statements.
• Provide support for the annual financial audit.
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

DIRECT REPORTS AND OTHER REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to Director of Finance and Administration
• Will delegate and closely work with Assistant HR/Business Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in related field is strongly preferred.
• 3-5 years of human resource management experience strongly preferred.
• HR certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of non-profit accounting and payroll with a strong preference for experience working in the performing arts and with unions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS, ADP, and talent management systems.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks or similar accounting software preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

COMPENSATION

The HR/Business Manager position is a full-time exempt position with an annual salary of $65,000 - $70,000 and an excellent package of benefits, including medical, dental, disability and life insurance; paid vacation, sick and parental leave; as well as complimentary and discount tickets. Signature Theatre is also a qualifying employer for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

LOCATION AND IN-OFFICE REQUIREMENTS

The administrative office hours are 10am-6pm Monday through Friday. This position is Hybrid, 2-3 days in the office required.

TO APPLY

For consideration, please forward a resume and cover letter to jobs@sigtheatre.org. Please include the phrase “HR/Business Manager” in your subject line. No mail or phone submissions, please.

Signature Theatre is committed to the professional development of all employees, and we encourage any interested individuals to apply even if you do not believe that you satisfy all of the preferred qualifications.

Signature Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer who celebrates diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Signature Theatre is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.