Assistant director of people culture
Location
Bronx, NY | United States
Job description
Position Description & Requirements:
The Assistant Director of People & Culture (ADPC) holds a crucial position on the Executive Leadership Team, tasked with leading innovation across all Human Resources domains. Overseeing an HR Manager, this key player will drive the museum's expansion, shaping a team that leverages digital tools to propel our mission and streamline operations. Responsibilities encompass managing recruitment, retention, benefits, performance, compliance, staff development, and other essential HR duties.
This role is responsible for initiating strategic measures to foster a culture imbued with creativity, community, compassion, and collaboration, crafting policies, programs, and strategies that embed these core values within the museum's fabric. Acting as the main point of contact for personnel issues with the staff, both the Board of Directors Executive Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee, the ADPC will ensure our workplace norms and practices vigorously uphold equity.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- Strategic Leadership and HR Management: Lead the HR team, including an HR Manager, to embrace and support the museum’s strategic goals, acting as a catalyst for change and innovation in organizational culture. Drive strategic HR initiatives, including talent acquisition, employee development, and organizational culture enhancement.
- Talent Recruitment and Professional Development: Develop strategies to attract, develop, and retain a diverse and bilingual workforce, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and professional growth. Facilitate comprehensive onboarding and professional development opportunities to nurture talent and leadership within the organization.
- Compliance and Regulatory Oversight: Ensure HR practices are compliant with legal standards and reflect best practices in diversity, equity, accessibility, and bilingual inclusivity. Ensure adherence to all applicable local, state, and federal laws. Proactively manage legal risks and maintain compliance across volunteer and employment practices.
- Organizational Culture and Employee Engagement: Address employee relations issues with sensitivity and fairness, ensuring a supportive work environment for all staff. Cultivate a collaborative, positive work environment, championing empathy, integrity, and open communication
- Compensation, Benefits, and HRIS Optimization: This role is responsible for overseeing the planning of compensation and benefits, working closely with financial management teams to utilize HR technology for streamlined operations and informed strategic decisions. Additionally, the Director of People & Culture will maximize the utility of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) to improve HR functions, promoting data-driven decisions and operational efficiency. As part of their responsibilities, the Director will also serve as a backup to the HR Manager, ensuring continuity and support across all HR operations.
- Accessibility and Inclusion Initiatives: Collaborate across departments to significantly improve accessibility and inclusivity, making sure the museum's offerings are welcoming to individuals of all abilities.
- Digital Competency Enhancement: Champion the enhancement of digital competencies within the museum staff, enabling them to harness technology for improved operational efficiency, enhanced visitor engagement, and innovation.
- Bilingual Museum Culture: Actively promote and integrate a Spanish bilingual culture within the museum, ensuring that staff are supported in bilingual communication skills and that museum programming is accessible to bi-lingual children and visitors.
- Youth Volunteer and Internship Programs: Develop programs that offer meaningful experiences, embedding creativity, collaboration, bilingual communication, and tech-savviness.
Requirements
We hope you have the following qualifications/competencies:
- Experience: 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role with proven experience as a change agent, particularly in growing organizations. Demonstrated success in fostering bilingual environments and developing technology-adapted teams.
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Education, Museum Leadership or related field. Advanced degree or professional HR certifications preferred.
- Skills: Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills, with a focus on strategic HR planning, policy development, bilingual communication, and technology adoption. Proficiency in Spanish and English is preferred.
We recognize that it is highly unlikely that someone will meet 100% of the qualifications for each role. If much of a job description applies to you, then please apply for the role.
Benefits offered for the Assistant Director of People & Culture position at BxCM:
- Competitive salary range $80,000 to $90,000 annually, depending on experience
- Full-Time, Exempt Position
- Eligible to participate in Health Insurance (Medical/Dental/Vision)
- Supplemental Benefit Plan options: Term Life Insurance, Whole Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Medical Bridge Plan, Critical Illness Plan, Accident Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy
- Company Paid Holidays
- 403(b) Retirement Savings plan with Employer Matching after a year of employment
To apply:
Apply on the BxCM website or send a resume and short cover letter expressing your interest in the position to [email protected].
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Salary Range $80k to $90k annually
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