Director of Human Resources
About The Position
The Morgan Library & Museum seeks an accomplished and mission-driven Director of Human Resources. This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned HR executive to lead people strategy at one of New York City’s most distinguished cultural institutions, an organization whose collections and programs span more than 5,000 years of human creativity and achievement. The Director of Human Resources will serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership, shaping a workplace culture that reflects the Morgan's deep commitment to scholarship, engagement with its constituents, and audience development. With a small but dedicated HR team, the incoming leader will have the opportunity to build programs and systems that have a lasting impact on the employee and volunteer experience and the organization's long-term effectiveness. This position reports to the Morgan’s Chief Operating Officer. This role demands both vision and operational excellence. The Director will bring a thoughtful, data-informed approach to workforce management, talent development, systems optimization, and organizational best practices, all while nurturing a collaborative and engaged community of professionals who are passionate about the Morgan's mission and well-informed about the Morgan’s activities and programming. For a leader who thrives at the intersection of people, strategy, and purpose, this position offers a meaningful and high-impact platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in any related field.
- A minimum of twelve (12) years of experience in human resource operations, including oversight of recruitment, hiring, payroll, compensation, and benefits administration and/or occupational analysis.
- Five (5) years minimum of supervisory experience.
- Knowledge of employment laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.
- Clear written and spoken communication skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a museum, arts and culture organization, or nonprofit setting is strongly preferred.
- Interest in the Morgan’s collections and programs.
- SHRM Senior Certification or other advanced HR certification is a plus.
- An affinity for technology, including experience with one or more HRIS platforms.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the Morgan’s mission, vision, and values.
- Create a positive and inclusive work culture.
- Promote accountability.
- Pursue best practices across the breadth of the department’s activities.
- Lead HR initiatives.
- Manage conflicts.
- Make tough decisions.
- Build strong relationships with various stakeholders, including department heads, managers, and employees.
- Influence others to adopt new processes and procedures.
- Proactively identify and solve for any points of friction.
- Facilitate communication across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
- Stay up to date on changing regulations.
- Manage risk.
- Implement processes to prevent errors or misconduct.
- Conduct investigations and implement disciplinary actions.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Prioritize tasks.
- Ensure timely completion of HR-related tasks.
- Develop processes for onboarding new employees.
- Manage benefits and payroll.
- Ensure that all HR-related functions are running smoothly.
- Analyze processes and identify areas for improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and commensurate with experience.
- Generous benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
