JACOBS PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL INC-posted 1 day ago
$85,000 - $95,000/Yr
Full-time • Director
Becket, MA
101-250 employees

The Director of People and Culture reports to the Deputy Director/COO and oversees a team of managers and administrators across HR Operations, wellness, and administration; manages select cross-functional initiatives affecting a total workforce of 150 including seasonal and intern staff; contributes to strategic planning and makes recommendations for policy encompassing compensation philosophy to ensure market competitiveness, labor forecasting and budgeting to ensure financial sustainability, benefits, recruitment, employee relations, IDEA, workplace accommodations and culture.

  • Provide strategic leadership over P&C, including talent development, compensation and benefits, compliance, staff wellness, and IDEA practices.
  • Partner with the People & Culture team and senior leaders to evolve strategic growth goals into concrete staffing models and talent acquisition roadmaps.
  • Lead the development and oversight of employee onboarding and orientation programs.
  • Ensure implementation of equitable hiring, evaluation, compensation, and retention practices.
  • Guide institutional approaches to wellness, morale, and employee engagement; collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement inclusive and celebratory workplace experiences.
  • Engage appropriate external partners for successful initiatives.
  • Ensure integrity of the Paycom HRIS environment, optimizing 'Direct Data Exchange' scores and overseeing workflows for payroll, benefits, and performance management.
  • Ensure compliance with all government requirements and advise on legal matters.
  • Oversee the annual 360 Performance Review process, fostering a feedback culture grounded in self-awareness, peer review, and continuous growth.
  • Develop curriculum for intern programs; ensure programming aligns with strategic and educational goals.
  • Supervise alumni engagement strategies.
  • Supervise and develop direct reports, creating pathways for leadership growth within the team.
  • Monitor and advise on internal communications, knowledge management practices, staff alignment, safety training, and culture trends.
  • Act as an executive liaison and advisor during departmental transitions or surges.
  • Oversee general office administration and ensure coordination of cross-functional systems.
  • Serve as a leadership presence on campus, actively engaging with staff and stakeholders.
  • Oversee the Health & Wellness office during the Festival Season; supervising staff, coordinating standard of care and incident response.
  • Assist senior leadership with change management frameworks; support communication, staff engagement, and system optimization throughout.
  • Advise on effectiveness of communication and efficiency of cross-departmental activity.
  • Support special projects as appropriate and related tasks as assigned.
  • 8+ years of progressive leadership experience in HR and organizational development, ideally within a nonprofit or arts/culture setting.
  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • Proven ability to lead high-functioning teams and facilitate cross-departmental initiatives, and execute strategic plans.
  • Expertise in people management, change leadership, and inclusive culture building.
  • Strong interpersonal, facilitation, and communication skills.
  • Commitment to mission-driven work and values of equity, accountability, and innovation.
  • Relevant Master’s degree and/or professional certifications.
  • Experience managing seasonal workforces, including understanding of FLSA exemptions for seasonal/recreational establishments.
  • Knowledge of dance and arts nonprofit sector is a plus.
  • Knowledge and existing of local community is a plus.
  • Health, Dental and Vision insurance
  • FSA
  • 403b matching contribution
  • paid time off
  • life insurance
  • short- and long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Three meals a day, free access to classes, performances, talks, and studio usage
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