Personnel Manager - Handel and Haydn Society

Handel and Haydn Society | Personnel Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Artistic Planning and Concert Production

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a respectful and positive environment for the musicians of the orchestra and chorus. Foster and encourage open communication between the orchestra and chorus and administrative staff while reinforcing institutional goals and values.
• Along with other Artistic Department staff, ensure smooth operation of all activities involving H+H and substitute musicians in compliance with the CBA including communicating and coordinating with conductors, librarians and other administrative staff.
• Prepare contracts for all H+H musicians. Ensure relevant employment and payment paperwork is completed and passed on to Human Resources in a timely manner.
• Oversee all details of H+H Stone Fellowship, including recruitment and audition process.
• Attend services and oversee musician attendance, timing of breaks, services, and overtime; explain service protocol and CBA service terms to all conductors and enforce compliance when necessary.
• Manage musician seating assignments including rotation, relief, split requests, and leave.
• Ensure appropriate substitute musicians are hired. Arrange travel and housing assistance as needed.
• Maintain musician and substitute musician contact lists.
• Oversee the audition processes and ensure compliance with the CBA. Serve as proctor for all auditions.
• Evaluate recruitment practices in collaboration with the DEI Committee and Human Resources.
• Facilitate the tenure review process.
• Prepare orchestra and chorus payrolls.
• Assist with artistic budgeting process as needed.
• Serve as the Personnel Manager for rehearsals and concerts.
• Address personnel issues, document, and communicate to other staff as appropriate.
• Maintain an open and positive relationship with union representatives. Assist in resolving labor disputes and support CBA negotiations.

Required Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of classical music and understanding of orchestra and chorus structure and practices. Ability to read music.
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and organizational communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality of personnel and benefit records
• Demonstrated proficiency in PC network environment and experience with Microsoft 365 and Windows software. Ability to act independently, take initiative, and meet changing priorities
• Successful experience working in, and contributing to, a collaborative, team environment
• Successful candidates must be available to work a varying schedule, including nights and weekends, to meet the needs of the H+H rehearsal performance schedule.

H+H respects every individual's unique journey through life and will welcome personal statements which can deepen our understanding of any candidate's qualifying experiences. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may satisfy these minimum qualifications. We appreciate all interest in this opportunity and look forward to responding to candidates whose experience most closely aligns with this position description.

The Handel and Haydn Society is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace by maintaining a staff that represents the traditions and voices of contemporary Boston.