Human Resources Manager

The Cleveland Orchestra•Cleveland, OH

11d•$70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Cleveland Orchestra is seeking an experienced Human Resources Manager to support the day-to-day people operations of the organization. This is a highly visible, hands-on role that works closely with managers, musicians, staff, and leadership in a complex and collaborative environment. The Human Resources Manager will serve as a trusted partner to managers and employees, supporting recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, HR systems, and organizational initiatives that contribute to a high-performing workplace culture. This role requires sound judgment, strong execution, emotional intelligence, and a steady, professional approach to sensitive situations.

Requirements

5 - 7 years of progressive HR experience in roles with broad generalist responsibility
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
Strong judgment, professionalism, and ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and consistency
Demonstrated experience managing recruitment processes and partnering effectively with hiring managers.
Strong organizational and operational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience navigating employee relations matters, manager coaching, and workplace conflict professionally and calmly
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build credibility and trust across varied personalities and working styles
Experience with HRIS systems, applicant tracking systems, and Microsoft 365 applications
Collaborative, accountable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team

Nice To Haves

For-profit and nonprofit experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle recruitment and onboarding processes for staff positions, managing multiple concurrent searches and partnering with managers to attract, select, and onboard employees.
Partner with managers on staffing, hiring strategy, workforce planning, and job design.
Serve as a resource to managers and employees on employee relations, workplace concerns, performance management, and policy interpretation.
Conduct and document workplace investigations and support performance improvement and corrective action processes.
Coordinate employee training, professional development, onboarding, and performance management initiatives.
Support compensation administration, HR systems management, employee data integrity, and organizational reporting.
Help strengthen organizational consistency through thoughtful HR processes, clear communication, and strong follow-through.
Support employee engagement and organizational culture initiatives.
Ensure HR practices remain aligned with organizational policies, operational standards, and employment laws.