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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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