PCPA Hiring for Human Resources and EDI Manager Job at San Luis Obispo, CA Full Time

PCPA (Pacific Conservatory Theatre) seeks an HR and EDI Manager for our non-profit professional theatre company. We perform year-round in three different theatres. We have a two-year training program in partnership with Allan Hancock College. We have approximately 50 employees.

Job Description

Position: Human Resources and EDI Manager

Department: Administration

Reports to: Managing Director

Pay Rate: $70,000/year

Status: Full-time

The Human Resources and EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) Manager is responsible for the overall human resources and EDI strategy and management of the organization. This position is part of the Senior Leadership team and leads efforts to foster an organizational culture that reflects PCPA’s mission and values, which include developing an anti-racist theatre practice and ongoing efforts of equity, diversity and inclusion; provides overall strategic human resource leadership to PCPA; and ensures that all staff receive the highest quality human resource management and support conducted in accordance with government legislation and regulations, contractual obligations, and College policies and procedures.

At PCPA we believe that diversity makes us stronger, enriches our art, and is a source of joy. We believe that our understanding of the principles of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion must continually grow and be actively practiced in our behavior and relationships. We will maintain a safe and welcoming working environment, free from any aggressions, and will interrupt behaviors that hinder our efforts to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive environment. We will make space for open communication that enhances relationships with all staff and community members, particularly those belonging to historically marginalized groups. PCPA is committed to anti-racism and prohibits discrimination against anyone based on factors including, but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), or socioeconomic standing. We commit to serving our community by inspiring our current audience, cultivating our future audience, and preparing the next generation of theatre professionals.

Example of Duties:

Human Resources

• Proactively builds relationships and networks to assure PCPA is reaching a diverse network of talented potential employees and PCPA serves as an attractive place of employment to prospective and current employees.

• Develops and implements human resource efforts that effectively communicate and support PCPA’s mission and strategic vision.

• Guides, administers, and documents human resources services, policies, benefits, programs, and personnel management.

• Oversees the recruitment and hiring process for all positions.

• Conducts onboarding and offboarding of all PCPA employees.

• Provides support and guidance when complex, specialized, and/or sensitive questions and/or employment issues arise.

• Oversees employee performance evaluations, disciplinary meetings, investigations, and terminations.

• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance; provides day-to-day direction across the organization to ensure HR policies and practices are consistently applied.

• Researches and analyzes trends in compensation and benefits and recommends best practices and procedures to ensure PCPA attracts and retains top talent.

• Primary contact for any labor relations matters

• Manages all employee benefits and answers employee benefit questions.

• Maintains and updates personnel files, job descriptions, policies, and employee handbook.

• Works with finance to ensure accurate payroll related actions

• Contact for employment verification requests

• Other duties as assigned

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Organize, facilitate and support EDI Committee for meetings, Town Halls, training, policies, strategy, and goals. Institutionalize EDI in the organization.

• In coordination with the Managing Director, the Artistic Director, and the EDI Committee, plan, strategize and execute a strategy to shift the organization toward becoming a more anti-racist, diverse, equitable and inclusive organization through the identification of goals and outcomes and support efforts to focus on Chumash, Latinx and other marginalized communities.

• Provide an informed point of view to guide, advise and partner with Senior Leadership on diversity, equity and inclusion program, policies, practices, culture and learning. Act as a resource and coach for leaders and managers. This can be accomplished through training and professional development to address on-going needs that build understanding of systemic racism and anti-oppression, underrepresented and marginalized groups, and cultural competency, for staff and artists across the organization.

• Evaluate systems, practices, and policies that exist to help ensure the success of artists and employees who are (or historically have been) underrepresented in a position of influence within the organization.

• Co-create opportunities across work groups for sharing and learning amongst artists and staff about lived experiences of all forms of oppression and discrimination.

• Develop organization-wide EDI accountability measures and lead monitoring efforts towards success against those metrics across work groups in the organization. Conduct routine and ad-hoc analysis of various sets of data (i.e., hiring survey/satisfaction, training and development, compensation, etc.) to identify strengths and areas of improvement.

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience of excellent leadership skills.

• Excellent communication skills – written, oral, visual, and telephone.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a flexible mindset and attention to detail.

• Works on own initiative

• Collaborates effectively to achieve common goals, be a strong team player, have a can-do attitude, and to contribute positive energy, creativity and enthusiasm.

• Seeks innovative solutions to improve systems, processes and future planning

• Hands-on experience and passion for spearheading EDI and anti-racist strategies and facilitating organizational change

• Passion for theatre and/or previous work in a non-profit organization is preferred

• Embraces and values diversity of all kinds, is open to and does not avoid conversations about racism, and equity, and is comfortable working cross-culturally with different communities.

• Ability to work productively under severe time pressures and meet deadlines.

• Success building relationships with diverse networks and building and managing a diverse talent pipeline.

• Experience managing compensation and benefit programs, including FMLA and other leave programs.

• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing applications.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, and/or with 3-5 years’ experience as a human resource generalist.

• Certificate in California HR Management and/or California Employment Law a plus

Other Requirements:

• Possess a valid California Driver’s License and have access to a vehicle for transportation to and from business related events.

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work in an environment where there are frequent interruptions.

• Duties are primarily performed in an office environment at a desk or computer terminal.

• Work requires travel to other offices or locations to attend meetings or conduct work.

• May also work evenings and weekends.

Physical Demands:

• Able to lift 20 pounds.

• Typically sits for extended periods of time.

• Operates a computer keyboard.

• Communicates over the telephone and in person.

• Regularly lifts, carries and/or moves objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Proof of vaccination. Required to wear a mask in community spaces in the office.

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• California Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: One location