Human Resources Manager

OVERVIEW

Part American palace, part industrial shed, Park Avenue Armory is dedicated to supporting unconventional works in the visual and performing arts that need non-traditional spaces for their full realization, enabling artists to create, students to explore, and audiences to experience epic, adventurous, relevant work that cannot be mounted elsewhere in New York City.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for the oversight of the day-to-day HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, employee relations, policy development, recordkeeping, and the HRIS system and processes.  

The Human Resources Manager reports to the Chief Financial Officer and works closely with other Armory departments.

Due to the nature of this role and interaction with staff across the organization, this is a fully on-site role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. HR Leadership

• Lead all HR functions including hiring, open enrollment, onboarding, exit interviews, benefits, and management of HRIS (ADP Workforce Now).
• Ensure optimal structure, staffing and skill sets throughout all departments and functions, helping to create redundancy, bench strength and cross-training where needed.
• Advise senior leadership of potential workforce issues, trends in the field, best practices in all HR areas.
• Consult with staff across departments to define key competencies for each position and develop or revise position descriptions and requirements.
• Manage employee medical issues and leaves, including FMLA, accommodations, work-related injuries, etc.
• Serve as a resource for staff at all levels.
• Consult with legal counsel as appropriate on personnel matters

B. Talent Acquisition, Development and Retention/Employee Relations

• Lead recruiting efforts across departments to ensure adherence to goals and priorities, consistent and best practices, and compliance with policies and laws.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to execute the recruitment process for full-time, part-time, and temporary employees
• Maintain and revise job descriptions, post job opportunities, conduct screenings and interviews, verify references, and extend job offers
• Provide proactive coaching, employee assistance, and other support.
• Provide training for department leadership on interviewing techniques and management skills.  
• Manage employee relations, including investigation, documentation, counseling, and disciplinary actions
• Consult with and advise leadership on approaches to increase diversity in hiring practices.

C. Compensation

• Review and manage salaries, salary ranges, titles, position descriptions, and organizational charts.
• Review salary surveys for benchmarking and budget planning.

D. Benefits Administration

• Oversee and regularly review employee benefits program, and coordinate with finance team on planning and implementing new plans and plan changes.
• Serve as a resource to staff for access to accurate and timely information about their benefits and other benefits questions.
• Work closely with the finance team to maximize resources, manage budgets, review and update eligibility, and monitor compliance.

E. Compliance/Reporting/Recordkeeping

• Ensure that the Armory is in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to employment and related issues.
• Ensure that departmental records are accurately maintained and that necessary reports are presented in a timely manner.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function to a high professional standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

•  Proven ability to oversee a full range of generalist human resources functions (compensation, benefits, training and development, recruitment, employee relations, DEI).
• Hands-on work style, self-directed, and highly motivated.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information and sensitive matters.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment, wage and salary laws and regulations.
• Proven excellence in organizational skills, time management, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize information and feedback.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, adapt to changing priorities, and proactively manage multiple projects with concurrent deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Significant human resources experience, preferably in a not-for-profit organization (ideally in a fast-paced performing arts or other cultural arts setting).
• An undergraduate degree in a related field is preferred or the equivalent combination of experience sufficient to successfully perform essential functions of the job.

 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION

Research shows that women and people from traditionally excluded groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone meets 100% of the qualifications for a role. If much of this job posting describes you, then please apply for this role.