Human Resources Manager - Straz Center for the Performing Arts

Be a Star at the Straz Center for the Performing Arts!

The Straz Center for the Performing Arts, located along the beautiful Riverwalk in downtown Tampa, Florida, is one of the largest performing arts centers in the southeastern United States. The Straz boasts one of the nation's leading Broadway series and is nationally respected for producing grand opera, as well as presenting a wide variety of concerts, performances and events.

Straz Center is a non-profit organization with a dynamic work environment centered around the arts and our community. We celebrate diversity, community engagement, collaboration and work-life balance. Our staff often has access to witness world-class performances and events, adding an element of excitement to the workday that is unique to a performing arts venue.

Reporting to the VP of Administration, the Human Resources (HR) Manager is responsible for managing the Center's HR programs and policies related to employee relations, compensation, benefits, safety, performance, professional development, training, and staffing levels. This role involves managing, designing, planning, and implementing programs and policies that support the Center's strategic goals. The role promotes the Center culture and ethics, ensuring they are reflected in policies and daily operations.

Essential Functions:

• Recruitment and Staffing: Responsible for attracting, hiring, and retaining talent. This includes creating job postings, conducting interviews, and onboarding new employees.
• Employee Relations: Manage relationships between employees and the organization, addressing grievances, resolving conflicts, and ensuring a positive work environment.
• Training and Development: Oversee employee training programs to enhance skills and career development, ensuring that the workforce remains competent and competitive.
• Compensation and Benefits: Assist with managing compensation structures, including salaries, bonuses, and benefits packages, to ensure they are competitive and fair.
• Compliance and Legal: Ensure that the organization complies with labor laws and regulations, handling issues related to workplace safety, discrimination, and other legal matters.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has supervisory responsibility for the HRIS/Payroll Specialist, Human Resources Generalists and will supervise any volunteers, interns or temporary staff as needed to complete special projects as assigned by the VP of Administration.

Education, Work Experience, Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, required.
• Minimum of 5 years related experience in HR operations or a similar role, with a track record of increasing responsibility.
• SHRM Certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of HR systems, processes, and compliance requirements.
• Previous experience with HRIS systems such as Dayforce/Ceridian, Workday, Applicant tracking recruiting system and other HR related software.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• High proficiency level across the Microsoft Office software suite.

Working Conditions, including Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate over the phone. The employee is frequently required to traverse the facility, exchange information, and operate equipment.

Travel:

• Limited travel is expected for this position. May be required to travel to conferences or meetings with vendors on a limited basis.

Straz Center offers a team-based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our full-time employees with a strong benefits package including:

• Options for health/dental, vision, etc.
• Discounted downtown parking
• Discounts on food, shows and classes at the Patel Conservatory
• Generous 403(b) plan
• 27 days of PTO/Holidays per year.

Working at the Straz Center combines professional fulfillment with personal passion, making it a fantastic environment for those who want to contribute to the world of performing arts.

The David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Please visit our website at www.StrazCenter.orgto learn more about the Straz Center.