Director, People & Culture: Labor Relations

philamuseum; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 153,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

General admission for you and family

Discounted guest tickets

Staff tours and events

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking a strategic Director of People and Culture to lead employee and labor relations, investigations, and organizational effectiveness. You will partner with museum leadership to strengthen staff engagement, performance management, and a fair, inclusive workplace.

As a senior leader, you will oversee policy development, coach managers, and guide initiatives across compensation, benefits, and HRIS systems while ensuring compliance and positive labor-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• SHRM-SCP or SPHR certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive Human Resources experience, including senior HR, employee relations, or labor relations roles.
• Significant experience in a unionized environment and familiarity with collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience with HRIS platforms; ADP Workforce Now preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on employee relations, labor relations, investigations, performance management, and leadership coaching.
• Advise Museum leaders and managers on labor relations matters and ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements.
• Develop and implement People and Culture programs that advance strategic priorities and enhance employee experience.
• Foster fair, inclusive, and compliant workplace practices and strengthen collaboration across departments.

Skills

SHRM-SCP

SPHR

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

The Philadelphia Museum of Art is seeking a strategic Director of People and Culture to lead employee and labor relations, investigations, and organizational effectiveness. You will partner with museum leadership to strengthen staff engagement, performance management, and a fair, inclusive workplace.

As a senior leader, you will oversee policy development, coach managers, and guide initiatives across compensation, benefits, and HRIS systems while ensuring compliance and positive labor-management