Position: Human Resources ManagerReports To: General ManagerDepartment: Human Resources

ABOUT ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLEActors Theatre of Louisville, the Tony-Award winning State Theatre of Kentucky, seeks qualified and passionate applicants for the position of Human Resources Manager.

Under the leadership of Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein, Actors Theatre serves to unlock human potential, build community and enrich quality of life by engaging people in theatre that reflects the wonder and complexity of our time.

Actors Theatre presents over 380 performances annually across three theatres and delivers a broad range of programming impacting local and national audiences with a particular focus on new play development influencing the field of American theatre. Programs include classical repertory and contemporary work through the Brown-Forman Series, holiday favorites cherished as annual traditions, world premieres through the Humana Festival of New American Plays, an Education program where students see and make plays, and a training program, the Apprentice/Intern Company.

Summary of Position:The Human Resources Manager is a key influencer on organizational culture at Actors Theatre of Louisville and is responsible for the effective management of the full range of human resources functions including employee relations, training and development, compensation and benefits for a solo HR department of a major regional theatre company.

Principal Responsibilities: Manage all human resources functions for the Theatre including employee relations,

training and development, compensation and benefits Steward the Theatre’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives Update Employee Handbook as necessary to keep it current from a legal and institutional

standpoint. Communicate all changes and additions to staff. Develop new policies as necessary, in conjunction with senior management.

Manage and coordinate employee benefit programs utilizing vendors’ web based tools for processing enrollments, deletions, and payments for all employee benefits including health insurance, short/long term disability, retirement, flexible spending accounts, cafeteria plan, unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation

Coordinate with Finance department on weekly payroll for a staff of 150 employees with payroll vendor APS

Maintain all employee records and files

Assist managers in an ongoing process for maintaining up-to-date job descriptions Guide department managers on recruitment efforts with the goal of ensuring a diverse pool

of qualified candidates Coordinate application and resume tracking system; coordinate timely communications

with applicants Ensure proper orientation for all staff and collaborate with hiring managers to foster

successful onboarding of new staff Coordinate with department managers on a successful staff performance evaluation

process Analyze, develop, design and implement staff training and professional development

initiatives; evaluate same Administer and control costs of benefit plans, workers’ compensation and unemployment

insurance. Serve as primary contact with retirement plan advisors; manage annual 403(b) retirement

plan audit Coordinate part-time support from an administrative assistant Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Human Resources or equivalent professional

experience; certification at PHR, SPHR preferred 3 years professional experience including Human Resources management Knowledge and familiarity with current labor laws Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on employee relations Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written Strong strategic skills, organizational skills and attention to detail with an ability to operate

at the conceptual level as well as the implementation phase 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 like APS – Advanced Payroll Systems Communicates using English language

Compensation

Compensation will be competitive with similar positions throughout the Louisville area. The range of benefits includes medical and dental insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan.

To Apply:

Applicants for this position should email a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements to:

Jeff RodgersGeneral ManagerActors Theatre of Louisville316 W. Main StreetLouisville, KY 40202jrodgers@actorstheatre.org

cc: Amanda Marshbanksamarshbanks@actorstheatre.org

No calls, please.

Actors Theatre is committed to recruiting and fostering a diverse community of staff. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE