Description

Title:                                   People & Culture Manager
Classification:                     Full-Time
Reports to:                         Mark Fenstermacher, CFO

Department:                      Human Resources

About Bravo! Vail

The Bravo! Vail Music Festival is one of the world’s premier classical music festivals and serves the local community all year through robust music education programs. The summer festival features four resident orchestras, a wide variety of chamber music concerts, and dozens of free concerts and events throughout the Vail Valley.

Bravo! Vail Mission: 

Bravo! Vail presents extraordinary music, accessible to all. We provide extensive music education throughout our community, connect musicians and listeners, and celebrate the evolving world of classical music.

Bravo! Vail Vision:  

Enriching lives through the joy and power of music.

Bravo! Vail Values: 

Artistic passion and dedication to quality.

Making music education accessible.

Collaboration and connection based in integrity and respect.

Ensuring the success and legacy of our Festival.

Bravo! Vail’s administration is made up of collaborative, energetic, and inspired individuals who believe in Bravo! Vail’s mission and are proud of its impact on our local community. Workflows vary throughout the year, with the summer festival bringing a high level of intensity and excitement. Whether working independently or as a team, Bravo! Vail staff embrace our core values, pursue excellence, and uplift one another to achieve success.

Position Summary:

The People & Culture Manager is responsible for general human resources management, payroll, benefits management, internship program, volunteer groups, guild, and general support of administrative operations.  This position plays a key role in attracting and retaining high quality personnel while establishing a prosperous and rewarding culture.  The position requires a proactive approach in order to revamp systems, implement new technology and processes, develop high performing teams, and ensure compliance with best practices. 

Essential Functions:

Human Resources and Benefits Management

• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulation affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
• Assists with recruitment and retention of staff; job postings, hiring, onboarding, employee engagement, team building activities, culture building, professional development, and best practices
• Evaluates all systems, software platforms, and policies. Provides recommendations to leadership for new opportunities and take lead role for implementing new initiatives
• Keeps records of benefits plans participation, personnel transactions, and employee statistics for government, internal, and external reporting
• Supports inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs while being the point of contact for employment matters
• Implements performance review process; Collaborates with management to establish annual goals and performance metrics
• Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental, and vision insurances, retirement plans, professional development, and time off
• Serves as point of contact for employee HR employment issues; Reviews and updates Employee Handbook on annual basis
• Facilitates HR communications to all staff with updates and initiatives for building a collaborative, high achieving and joyful workplace
• Assists on issues related to workers’ compensation and liability claims; Investigates accidents and prepares reports for insurance carrier
• Remains current with state labor laws and ensure compliance with all aspects of employment regulations
• Develops practices for enhancing staff culture through active collaboration, team building, and employee engagement
• Other duties as assigned
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Internship Program, Volunteer Groups, and Audience Services

• Responsible for management of Bravo! Vail Internship Program including job postings, interviewing candidates, communicating prior to season, creating and guiding intern orientation, planning intern enrichment activities, and coordinating mid and post-season evaluations 
• Responsible for management of volunteer groups including Guild, Community Relations Committee, and identifying/coordinating new volunteer opportunities  
• Assist, coordinate, and potentially perform the Audience Services Manager role
• Communicate Bravo! Vail policies to Guild and offer support on how/when to administer
• Provide year-round support with designated Guild leader
• Support Guild merchandise sales team to ensure functional

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

How to Apply:
Email resume and cover letter to jobs@bravovail.org, with subject line: People & Culture Manager

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Human Resources experience preferred
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms preferred
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail required
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to establish rapport in person, via phone, and through written communications
• Proactive approach, dependable, supportive 
• Discretion to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner 
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed, particularly during the summer festival season
• Passion for Bravo! Vail’s mission, vision and values