Overture Center & Mission
Overture Center for the Arts is a world-class performing arts center in downtown Madison, Wisconsin - one of the most livable cities in the Country. Located near the top of State Street and the Capitol Square, it's steps from the busiest pedestrian intersection in the State of Wisconsin. Overture Center features seven state-of-the-art performance spaces and four galleries where Broadway tours, national and international touring artists, nine resident companies and hundreds of local artists engage people in nearly 700,000 educational and artistic experiences each year. Overture's mission is to support and elevate our community's creative culture, economy, and quality of life through the arts.
Overture Job Values
Overture Center for the Arts is committed to engaging the community in the arts and provides extraordinary experiences for everyone who shares in thisremarkable community asset. Every member of the Overture team will maintain the highest standards of quality and customer service in every action, performing in an environment of proactive team effort, outstanding customer service, active brand advancement and passion for mission fulfillment
Job Summary Under general supervision by the CFO, the Director of Human Resources leads the development, implementation, and coordination of human resources processes, programs, and systems to support Overture Center in the successful attainment of business objectives. This job is responsible for compensation and benefits, staffing, organizational and employee development/training, collective bargaining negotiations, employee relations, equal employment opportunity, compliance with state and federal human resources regulations, inquiries regarding individual employees, and community relations in terms of employee issues.
Roles & Responsibilities

• Embraces and participates in the advancement of the JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion) mission and vision of the organization.
• Directs the development, application, and interpretation of human resources policies, procedures, and programs for Overture Center.
• Maintains overall responsibility for recruitment, placement, orientation, and training programs and ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Directs the company training and development effort. Leads organizational development and employee engagement efforts.
• Analyzes and modifies compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Coordinates Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations and directs compliance/enforcement efforts.
• Leads HR departmental strategic planning and participates in company strategic planning.
• Keeps abreast of external organizational "best practices" and builds best practices into planning processes.
• Ensures an effective human resource information system is in place to accurately maintain records such as new hire, promotion, performance evaluation, and termination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and related experience
• 6-8 years of organizational development/management/human resource experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Knowledge of complex laws regulating employment and labor relations
• Excellent human relations, facilitation, problem-solving and mentoring skills
• Strong leadership and development skills
• Ability to deal routinely with confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to schedule work and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Traits This Job is ideal for someone who:

• is passionate about community, the Arts, and providing a world class experience.
• can work alongside people of all ethnicities, backgrounds, orientations, and abilities.
• likes team building, professional development, and project management.
• is a critical listener and can hold things in confidence.
• is humble - understands that there are always things of which we are unaware.

Working Conditions
The requirements and conditions described below are representative of the general environment the employee is exposed to on a day-to-day basis while performing this job.

• Primarily perform work in an office environment
• Frequently move around the building and access or use computers, office equipment, telephone, and any other pertinent supplies, space, or equipment used to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to operate a computer and telephone.