Head of People & Culture - Arts Nonprofit

Long Center for the Performing Arts; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Arts access

Job summary

The Long Center for the Performing Arts seeks a Director of People & Culture to lead HR strategy, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and culture initiatives. You will partner with the CEO and executives to attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll guide organizational development, succession planning, performance management, and total rewards, ensuring compliance with employment laws and aligning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR, business, or organizational development.
• 7–10 years of progressively responsible HR experience as a strategic partner.
• Experience in nonprofit, arts, or mission-driven settings preferred.
• SHRM certification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the organization’s people strategy, culture, and HR programs.
• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, and investigations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders on organizational development and succession planning.
• Develop compensation strategies, policy governance, and analytics.

Skills

HR leadership

employee relations

organizational development

change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR/Business/Organizational Development

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Long Center for the Performing Arts seeks a Director of People & Culture to lead HR strategy, talent acquisition, onboarding, employee relations, and culture initiatives. You will partner with the CEO and executives to attract, develop, and retain top talent while fostering an inclusive, high-performing workplace.

Reporting to the CEO, you’ll guide organizational development, succession planning, performance management, and total rewards, ensuring compliance with employment laws and aligning