People Operations Director

$95,000 - $95,000/Yr

Young Audiences\/Arts For Learning Maryland - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Manager

Remote - Baltimore, MD

51-100 employees

About the position

The People Operations Director at Arts for Learning Maryland is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the human resources department, ensuring legal compliance, and implementing the organization's mission and talent strategy. This position plays a critical role in advancing equity and diversity within the organization while managing a team and collaborating with senior leadership to foster a healthy organizational culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily workflow of the People Operations department, including supervising a POPs Manager and POPs Data Coordinator.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and train new staff as needed within the department.
• Encourage and provide professional development opportunities for the People Operations team.
• Conduct constructive and timely performance feedback and evaluations for team members.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to understand organizational goals and implement staffing, recruiting, and retention strategies.
• Serve on the operational leadership team to support and advance a healthy organizational culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Lead and administer human resource functions including compensation, benefits, leave, and performance management.
• Work with department chiefs to anticipate and support annual hiring needs and implement timely hiring plans.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department for accurate payroll documentation and benefits processing.
• Develop and implement policies and training initiatives to support human resource compliance and strategy needs.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, and maintain the employee handbook.
• Develop and implement departmental budgets and maintain employee personnel files.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Culturally competent and self-reflective leader.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Nice-to-haves

• SHRM Certified preferred or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field.
• Nonprofit Management experience is desirable.
• Experience working directly with diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Excellent computer skills with demonstrated skills in database management and record-keeping.
• Proficient with Google Workspace.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance