Chief Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer
Company: New Jersey Symphony Orchestra
Location: Newark
Posted on: January 26, 2023
Job Description:
Chief Human Resources and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
OfficerReporting to and partnering closely with the President &
CEO, the CHRDEIO will oversee the HR function for the organization
and lead the development and implementation of DE&I strategies.
The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge and
experience in standard HR functions including but not limited to
employee relations, compliance, payroll, compensation/benefits,
etc. In addition, the CHRDEIO will serve as a strategic partner to
shape New Jersey Symphony's internal culture. To that end,
elevating the recruitment, onboarding, training, evaluation, and
professional development of administrative staff as well as
partnering with members of the board on these initiatives will be
critical areas of focus.In addition to HR generalist management
experience, the successful candidate will have demonstrated
experience and an advanced understanding of DE&I strategy
development and corresponding action plans, with an ability to
transform the workplace environment by developing and implementing
"people-first" centered policies and procedures.While this is
largely an internal facing position there will be some external
work required. Internally, the CHRDEIO will play a critical role in
realizing New Jersey Symphony -as a strategic, equitable, and
people-centered work community. He/She/They will act as brain trust
to the New Jersey Symphony -leadership, providing DE&I-forward
counsel and advice on matters consistent with the priorities
outlined on the organization's strategic plan and related
project/initiatives as well as serving as the primary point of
contact with union and related contact negotiations. This is an
exciting, legacy-building opportunity to join a well-funded and
revered institution as it emerges from the pandemic and indelibly
shape its future, elevating and advancing its mission in important
ways.Status: Full Time, Exempt
Reports to: President & CEO
Location: Newark, NJScope & ResponsibilitiesHuman Resource
Development, Management & Training
- Transition the HR operation-currently outsourced to a
third-party vendor-and build a leading class in-house HR
department.
- Partner with CFO to manage payroll, compensation and benefits
as well as maintaining accountability for HR compliance. -
- Develop policies and procedures in line with organizational
values for the recruitment, hiring, onboarding, training, retention
and professional development of employees. -
- Identify and implement relevant HR training sessions including
DE&I training on anti-bias, anti-racism and related issues
throughout the organization.
- Enhance the recruitment process to effectively/inclusively
court, acquire, on-board and thus retain a diverse
workforce.Diversity Equity & Inclusion Management
- Develop, implement, and refine New Jersey Symphony's DE&I
strategy and measure efficacy of its initiatives, partnering with
existing committees and departments consistent with the
organization's mission, vision and operating principles.
- Review and enhance existing committee structures where
opportunities exist to integrating DE&I perspectives throughout
the work of each committee.
- Link DE&I across all programmatic efforts of the
organization, such as in education and its strategies for expanding
access to New Jersey Symphony's youth orchestra program as well as
new product development. -
- Address and provide guidance to staff, members and the board on
social justice sensitive topics.
- Continually monitor DE&I activities across the entire
organization and provide updates and/or revisions as
appropriate.
- Synthesize trends and remain current on DE&I best
practices, sharing expertise thereby challenging the status
quo
- Support and accompany the CEO in equitably applying and
leveraging resources to build and sustain meaningful relationships
with key stakeholders and organizations to ensure New Jersey
Symphony -serves the community consistent with its mission. -
- Form authentic relationships with members of the community to
foster "win-win" opportunities while creating an awareness of New
Jersey Symphony's commitment to DE&I. -
- Develop policies and practices around improving board
engagement
- Participate in New Jersey Symphony's fundraising efforts by
leveraging community connectivity
- Be available to the VP of Operations and Personnel Manager in
offering counsel and advice around HR and DE&A policies for the
musicians
- Participate in artistic programming meetings and planning
- Guide the analysis of outcomes and performance measures from an
equity lens leveraging its data to foster improvements within the
organization, community engagement and audience development.Key
Selection CriteriaPrior experience in orchestra management or
classical music training is not required, however, an appreciation
for the fine and performing arts, and/or an interest in the
artistic and educational mission of the organization is highly
desirable.Potential candidates will have 15 or more years of
related experience, with increasing levels of responsibilities from
one or more of the following roles:
- Diversity and inclusion executive with extensive HR generalist
or business partner accountabilities for a like-sized organization
with experience managing third-party HR processes.
- HR Director with prior role or accountabilities in diversity
and inclusion from a large, complex for-profit or nonprofit
organization with a deep understanding of nonprofit workplace
culture and an appreciation of the arts.In addition, the ideal
candidate will possess the following characteristics and
experience:
- 10 or more years of relevant professional experience with
increasing responsibility -
- Strong HR generalist management capabilities with an emphasis
on processes and procedures, recruitment, employee relations
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement effective
DE&I and community engagement initiatives within a mission
driven organization
- Effective communication, team building, influence, change
management abilities, as well as compliance and risk management
experience
- Experience working with, supporting, engaging and motivating
non-profit boards
- Capability to work both strategically and hands-on to deliver
results using project/program management and leadership skills
- Familiarity working within a union
environment.Personal/Professional Attributes
- High emotional intelligence with adaptability to a broad range
of personalities and temperaments
- Exceptional leadership presence with effective change
management abilities -
- A non-binary thinker able to identify and respect the nuance in
complex issues and avoid blind spots
- A consensus builder able to convene diverse and divergent
opinions and shepherd people toward common goals and progress
-
- Interpersonal sensitivity and an awareness of the range of
societal and community related issues
- An interest in the performing arts or arts education.To Apply,
contact:James Abruzzo
Managing Partner, Global Nonprofit Practice
DHR International
280 Park Avenue, 38th Floor West, New York, New York 10017
212.883.6800
jabruzzo@dhrinternational.com
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