Position Title: Human Resources Director
Department: Administration
Reports To: Vice President for Finance and Administration
Supervision Exercised: None
FLSA Status: Full-Time, non-exempt
SUMMARY:
The Human Resources Director at the Oregon Symphony will be a versatile professional responsible for
managing various HR functions, primarily focusing on benefits administration, HR Compliance, and
employee engagement, within a workforce that is both at-will and under labor agreements. In this new role,
the Director will shape the work culture and work to ensure the well-being of our talented team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

staff meetings and periodic all-staff retreats.
5. Labor Relations:

• Collaborate with union representatives to ensure mutual understanding and compliance

with legal requirements.

• Conduct training sessions to educate both management and employees on labor

regulations, fostering understanding and compliance within the organization.

• Support General Manager and VP in overseeing and managing relationships with

bargaining units, negotiating and administering union agreements, ensuring compliance
with collective bargaining laws, and resolving labor disputes effectively.

and timely completion of payroll tasks.

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required to perform this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; PHR or SHRM-CP

certification strongly preferred.

• 3 years of progressive HR experience in labor relations and benefits administration.
• Strong understanding of benefits management, including compliance and administration.
• Experience with HRIS required. Experience with payroll software is a plus. Familiarity with payroll

COMPETENCIES: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:

• Ethics – Treats everyone with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with

integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values; Maintains confidentiality.

• Customer Service – Displays courtesy and sensitivity; Meets commitments; Responds promptly to

customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to

others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts
success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Shares expertise
with others.

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses

intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures.

• Problem-Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes

information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving
situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

• Communication – Speaks and writes informatively, clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets

clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in
meetings; Varies writing style to meet needs; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents
numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Change Management and Adaptability – Develops workable implementation plans; Monitors

transition and evaluates results; Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing
demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change,
delays, or unexpected events.

• Business Acumen and Fiscal Management – Understands business implications of decisions;

Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns
work with strategic goals; Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue;
Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources.

• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks

correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Observes safety and security
procedures; Respects diversity.

• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;

Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making
process; Makes timely decisions.

• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time effectively and efficiently;

Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and
their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.

• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats

others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility
for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

• Quality and Quantity – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and

promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality;
Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity;
Works quickly.

• Dependability – Is consistently at work and on time; Follows instructions, responds to

management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long
hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate
person with an alternate plan; Plans in advance for time off.

• Motivation and Initiative – Requires minimal supervision; Sets and achieves challenging goals;

Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of
excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals; Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-
development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and
calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when
needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met
by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to
stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus for use of computer
monitor.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations
may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical
parts such as printers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This position is currently following a weekly hybrid work model (working remotely and in-office).
The Oregon Symphony is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion
in all facets of the organization. We seek to develop a diverse candidate pool and welcome nominations
and applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability,
religion, or national origin.
Position is open until filled. No phone calls please.
For a complete position description, please visit www.orsymphony.org/about/careers/