Director of Human Resources

The role

The Director of Human Resources will lead the HR function for Cincinnati Opera. This person will manage employee relations, performance management, recruiting, payroll oversight, compliance, and HR operations in a department-of-one environment.

What you will do

• Serve as the primary HR resource for employees and leaders
• Coach and advise leadership on performance management and workforce planning
• Manage employee relations concerns and workplace investigations
• Lead recruiting activities including screening, interviewing, and onboarding
• Coordinate and administer employee benefits, PTO, and leave programs
• Review and oversee payroll preparation and processing
• Maintain employee records, HRIS data, and workforce reporting
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
• Serve as the primary liaison with payroll, benefits, and shared-services providers
• Maintain and update HR policies and employee handbook materials

Required qualifications

• Five to seven years of progressively responsible HR experience with independent ownership of multiple HR functions
• Strong working knowledge of federal and Ohio employment laws, HR best practices, and employee relations principles
• Experience serving as a trusted advisor to leaders
• Strong communication, coaching, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with HRIS and payroll systems
• Ability to work independently in a department-of-one environment
• Ability to work occasional evenings or weekends during Cincinnati Opera's production season

Nice to have

• Experience supporting seasonal workforces
• Experience supporting payroll administration, compensation planning, or workforce planning
• Experience with vendor management
• Experience with HR/payroll system transitions
• Experience in unionized environments
• Experience in nonprofit or arts organizations
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, or similar HR certification
• An appreciation for the arts and Cincinnati Opera's mission

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Parking provided

About the company

Founded in 1920, Cincinnati Opera is one of the oldest and most highly regarded opera companies in the United States. It presents a primary season from June through August and year-round educational programming.