Chief People & Labor Relations Officer (Arts)

San Diego SHRM; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Opera seeks a Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations to lead HR, labor strategy, and EDIB initiatives, reporting to the CEO and guiding the executive team toward artistic excellence while safeguarding fiscal health.

The role covers compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, organizational development, workforce planning, internal communications, and compliance, with a hybrid work arrangement based at The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of leadership experience in human resources and labor relations.
• Preferred background in performing arts.
• Deep knowledge of federal and state employment statutes and labor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR, organizational culture, and labor relations for the institution.
• Oversee compensation and benefits, talent acquisition, and organizational development.
• Manage workforce planning, EDIB initiatives, internal communications, and compliance.
• Partner with CEO and executive team to align people strategy with mission and finances.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Executive advisory

Negotiation

Education

Experience in HR/Labor relations leadership

Job description

Los Angeles Opera seeks a Vice President of Human Resources and Labor Relations to lead HR, labor strategy, and EDIB initiatives, reporting to the CEO and guiding the executive team toward artistic excellence while safeguarding fiscal health.

The role covers compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, organizational development, workforce planning, internal communications, and compliance, with a hybrid work arrangement based at The Music Center in downtown Los Angeles.