Senior Director of Human Resources

Walton Arts Center

Job Location:

Fayetteville, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Walton Arts Center is seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to serve as the organizations most senior HR leader and strategic partner to executive leadership. This role will shape people strategy culture and workforce planning for an organization supporting approximately 111 full- and part-time employees and more than 750 seasonal employees.

About Walton Arts Center

At Walton Arts Center (WAC) and the Walmart AMP we believe extraordinary arts and entertainment experiences are made possible by extraordinary people.

Serving Northwest Arkansas Walton Arts Center operates in a fast-paced high-energy environment supporting world-class performing arts and live entertainment.

Our work is guided by four core values: Relevance Inclusivity Sustainability and Excellence. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel supported valued and empowered to contribute to our mission.

The Opportunity

This role is responsible for both the operational excellence of the HR function and the intentional development of Walton Arts Centers workplace culture. The Senior Director will lead HR strategy ensure strong people practices and help cultivate an environment where employees can thrive while supporting the organizations artistic mission and long-term sustainability.

This leader will oversee all HR functionsincluding employee relations talent acquisition payroll benefits and compliancewhile also shaping leadership practices employee engagement and organizational health.

Key Responsibilities

Organizational Culture & Employee Experience

Champion Walton Arts Centers values and ensure they are reflected in leadership behaviors policies and the employee experience
Lead initiatives that strengthen engagement recognition belonging and retention
Oversee employee engagement surveys and listening strategies translating insights into meaningful action
Partner with leadership to foster a healthy high-trust workplace culture

Strategic Leadership

Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on workforce strategy and organizational health
Lead workforce planning for full-time part-time and seasonal employees
Develop succession plans for key roles and leadership positions
Establish HR metrics and dashboards that support data-informed decision-making

HR Operations & Compliance

Oversee core HR functions including employee relations recruiting payroll benefits HRIS and policy development
Ensure compliance with all federal state and local employment regulations (FLSA FMLA ADA ACA HIPAA etc.)
Lead complex employee relations investigations and provide guidance on sensitive personnel matters

Leadership & Team Development

Lead and develop the HR team including the Employee Experience Manager HR Manager and Payroll & HRIS Analyst
Build strong cross-departmental partnerships to integrate effective people practices across the organization

Talent Acquisition & Development

Oversee recruitment strategy for all employee groups including large-scale seasonal hiring
Ensure effective onboarding and employee development initiatives
Partner with leadership to identify training opportunities and professional development solutions

Compensation Benefits & Payroll

Oversee compensation structures and benefits programs to ensure competitiveness equity and fiscal responsibility.
Ensure payroll accuracy and strong internal controls
Partner with Finance on budgeting forecasting and audits related to personnel costs

Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging

Lead and advance WACs belonging initiatives across recruitment development and workplace practices
Support the Board of Directors Belonging Committee
Promote inclusive workplace practices and ensure compliance with equal employment opportunity standards

Requirements

Education

Bachelors degree required
Advanced degree preferred
Professional HR certification preferred (SPHR or SHRM-SCP)

Experience

1015 years of progressive human resources leadership experience
Demonstrated success managing HR operations while influencing organizational culture
Experience supporting complex or seasonal workforces strongly preferred
Experience in nonprofit arts entertainment or mission-driven organizations is a plus

Key Competencies

Strategic thinking and strong business acumen
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
High emotional intelligence and leadership presence
Proven ability to partner with senior leaders and influence decision-making
Sound judgment discretion and strong integrity

Work Environment

This role supports operations across Walton Arts Center venues and events. Occasional evening weekend and event-related work may be required along with travel between facilities.

Compensation

Starting at $140000 with a competitive total compensation package aligned with experience and scope

Why Join Walton Arts Center

At Walton Arts Center our employees play a vital role in bringing arts and entertainment to life for the Northwest Arkansas community. As Senior Director of Human Resources you will help shape the culture and people strategies that support our mission and ensure our organization remains a place where talented individuals want to work and grow.

Salary Description

Starting $105K pay aligned with experience scope

Required Experience:

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Walton Arts Center is seeking a Senior Director of Human Resources to serve as the organizations most senior HR leader and strategic partner to executive leadership. This role will shape people strategy culture and workforce planning for an organization supporting approximately 111 full- and part-ti...