Human Resources Manager Sought at Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park

Position: Human Resources Manager

The Cincinnati Playhouse seeks a qualified individual to serve as its inaugural Human Resources Manager. The position will be a member of the Playhouse’s senior staff and reports directly to the Artistic and Managing Directors. The Human Resources Manager is a full-time, full-year exempt salaried position.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage all human resources functions including employee relations, training and development, and benefits.
• Oversee the administration and compliance requirements of all employee benefit programs, including healthcare, dental, life, disability, 401k and 403b pension plans, and other voluntary supplemental plans.
• Supervise Payroll Specialist.
• Manage all aspects of payroll processing and reporting for both union and non-union employees.
• Administer Affordable Care Act compliance and reporting.
• Administer Workers Compensation and Unemployment Insurance, policies and claims.
• Recommend policies and procedures for and update employee personnel manuals.
• Act as liaison to Board’s Human Resources Committee.
• Oversee processes for recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, training and termination.
• Coordinate performance review process, working with supervisors to provide effective appraisals.
• Ensure compliance and maintain all employee files.
• Serve as a permanent member of Playhouse Safety Committee.
• Represent the Playhouse on the Governing Board for the Arts Alliance Multi-Employer Health Care Plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or human resources management or equivalent professional experience; certification at PHR, SPHR preferred
• Three to five years professional experience, including human resources management and supervisory experience
• Experience with coaching, strategic people planning and conflict resolution
• Familiarity and demonstrated ability to administer/comply with all current state and federal labor laws
• Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on employee relations
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands while maintaining commitment to excellence
• Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and exercise good judgment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Word, Excel, Outlook; experience with payroll software, Paycor preferred
• Communicates using English language
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector and/or the arts preferred

Compensation/Benefits:
Compensation shall be competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include full medical, dental and life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid time off and 401k and 403b pension plans.

To apply:
Applicants for this position should send or email a letter of interest, resume and references to:
HRMsearch@cincyplay.com
Buzz Ward
Managing Director
Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park
962 Mt. Adams Circle Cincinnati, OH 45202

No calls, please.