Director, Human Resources (People & Culture)

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Scott HR is partnering with a New York-based cultural institution to appoint its next Director, People & Culture. This confidential opportunity seeks an experienced HR leader who can blend strategic partnership with hands-on leadership in a mission-driven environment.

You’ll lead the People function across approximately 75 employees, partner with senior leaders, coach executives and guide the organization through its next growth phase. In-office, 3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Executive coaching and business partnership with senior leadership.
• Employee relations expertise and workplace investigations.
• HR operations, compliance and policy development.
• Organizational culture, engagement and change management.
• Experience supporting executive leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the People function for ~75 employees.
• Partner with senior leaders to shape culture and coach leaders.
• Drive talent acquisition, onboarding and performance management.
• Oversee HR operations, policy development and compliance.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace.

Skills

Executive coaching

Employee relations

Leadership partnership

HR operations

Policy development

Organizational change

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Job description

Lead the People function for one of New York City's most respected mission-driven organizations.

Elliott Scott HR is partnering with a highly regarded New York-based cultural institution to appoint its next Director, People & Culture. This confidential opportunity is ideal for an experienced HR leader looking to combine strategic business partnership with hands-on leadership in an organization where people, purpose and culture genuinely matter.

Reporting to the Executive Director, you'll lead the People function across approximately 75 employees while partnering closely with senior leadership to shape organizational culture, coach leaders and guide the organization through its next phase of growth.

This is a highly visible leadership role where success is built on trusted relationships, sound judgment and exceptional employee relations expertise.

The Opportunity

You’ll be responsible for leading all aspects of the People function, including:

• Executive coaching and business partnership
• Employee Relations and workplace investigations
• Organizational culture and employee engagement
• Talent acquisition and onboarding
• Leadership development and performance management
• HR Operations, compliance and policy development
• Organizational effectiveness and change management

You’ll partner with leaders across both corporate and creative teams, helping to foster an inclusive, collaborative and high-performing workplace.

Who We're Looking For

We’re interested in experienced HR leaders who have successfully partnered with executive teams in complex organizations.

You may currently be working in:

• Nonprofit
• Arts & Culture
• Media
• Publishing
• Education
• Hospitality
• Consumer
• Professional Services
• Mission-driven organizations

Previous arts experience is not essential.

More important is your ability to build credibility, coach leaders and navigate complex employee matters with confidence.

You’ll Bring

• Progressive Human Resources leadership experience
• Strong Employee Relations expertise
• Executive coaching and leadership partnership
• HR Operations and compliance knowledge
• Experience leading organizational change
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• High emotional intelligence and sound judgment
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams

Exposure to unionized environments is beneficial but not essential.

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to join an organization that plays an important role in New York City's cultural landscape.

The People foundations are already in place.

The next chapter is about elevating culture, developing leaders and becoming a trusted advisor to the Executive Leadership Team.

If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence an organization while working alongside passionate, mission-driven colleagues, we'd love to speak with you.

Work Mode:

In-Office, 3 Days

Compensation -

$150-180k base

If you require any adjustments, accommodation, or additional support during the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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