Head of People

2 weeks ago


Pasadena, United States La2050 Full time

One of the oldest and most prestigious theaters in the country, Pasadena Playhouse has been at the vanguard of theater for more than a century.

Founded in 1917 by theater impresario Gilmor Brown, the Playhouse was built by and for the community, beginning with Brown’s unprecedented innovation at the time to build the campus with funds raised from more than 1,000 local citizens. Less than a decade after inception, Brown launched the pioneering School for Theater Arts, a training ground for actors and theatermakers that came to be known as the ‘Julliard of the West’ and included notable alumni such as Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman and Sally Struthers.

In 2016 Danny Feldman became the theater’s Producing Artistic Director and within seven years (and a pandemic) turned the Playhouse into the best theater in Los Angeles and earned it the 2023 Regional Theater Tony Award. Under his leadership, Pasadena Playhouse continues to thrive and build on its legacy.

About this job

POSITION & RESPONSIBILITIES

Pasadena Playhouse is looking for an innovative and fractional Head of People (HOP) to build a meaningful, equitable work environment for a growing team here at the State Theater of California. The HOP is a brand new position at the Playhouse and is emblematic of the Playhouse’s commitment to DEI and to its people.

This is an exciting opportunity for a builder and thought leader to help define the theater’s culture as the Playhouse enters a new phase of growth. The HOP will work closely with the Chief of Staff, the Producing Artistic Director and other members of leadership to craft and implement a clear and cohesive organizational culture.

The HOP is an exempt position that will report to the Chief of Staff. The degree of fractionality will depend on the candidate’s experience and may fluctuate over the season. The Playhouse sees this role as having a strong presence in the office, especially during the first three to six months of onboarding.

Responsibilities:

  1. Build Culture
    • Work with leadership to translate organizational ‘pillars’ into culture and champion DEI initiatives.
    • Audit existing culture and people practices, and articulate a strategic DEI vision.
    • Help manage the Board of Trustees DEI committee and other ERGs.
    • Find solutions to improve intra- and inter-department performance.
    • Help build HR oversight of the production community.
  2. Cultivate and Steward Talent
    • Employ data-driven strategies to increase engagement and retention.
    • Develop a company-wide system of career roadmapping.
    • Update the Playhouse’s performance management system.
    • Work with leadership to understand and define the Playhouse’s talent strategy.
  3. Employee Relations
    • Lead policy development and decision-making around conflicts and disputes.
    • Serve as the expert providing advice and counsel on HR best practices.
    • Collaborate with leadership to design organizational structure.
  4. Administration of HR
    • Stay up to date and ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.
    • Manage employee handbook and all personnel files.
    • Conduct exit interviews and build the best offboarding process in regional theater.
Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience:

  1. 5-7 years experience in people/talent operations or management.
  2. Deep experience managing and leading DEI initiatives.
  3. Proven track record of improving organizational culture, policies, and systems.
  4. Experience in the performing arts and with actors unions is a significant plus.
  5. HR certifications preferred.
  6. Proficiency in G-Suites and Microsoft applications.
WORKING CONDITIONS

The Head of People is an in-office position in Pasadena, with some flexibility around remote time. Must be available and on-call for occasional urgent HR issues. The Playhouse maintains a positive environment for employees and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

COMPENSATION

The salary for this position is $75,000 and the benefits package includes medical, dental, life insurance coverage, vision, PTO and a 403(b) plan.

To apply

HOW TO APPLY

Research shows that members of underrepresented groups often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. The Playhouse encourages candidates with some or most of the qualifications to apply. Please email a cover letter and resume in one PDF to jobs@pasadenaplayhouse.org with “HOP” in the subject line.

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