Position:
Human Resources Manager
Reports To: General Manager
Department: Human Resources
ABOUT ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE,
Actors Theatre of Louisville, the Tony-Award winning State Theatre of Kentucky, seeks qualified
and passionate applicants for the position of Human Resources Manager.
Under the leadership of Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Jennifer Bielstein,
Actors Theatre serves to unlock human potential, build community and enrich quality of life by
engaging people in theatre that reflects the wonder and complexity of our time.
Actors Theatre presents over 380 performances annually across three theatres and delivers a
broad range of programming impacting local and national audiences with a particular focus on
new play development influencing the field of American theatre. Programs include classical
repertory and contemporary work through the Brown-Forman Series, holiday favorites
cherished as annual traditions, world premieres through the Humana Festival of New American
Plays, an Education program where students see and make plays, and a training program, the
Apprentice/Intern Company.
Summary of Position:
The Human Resources Manager is a key influencer on organizational culture at Actors Theatre
of Louisville and is responsible for the effective management of the full range of human
resources functions including employee relations, training and development, compensation and
benefits for a solo HR department of a major regional theatre company.
Principal Responsibilities:
 Manage all human resources functions for the Theatre including employee relations,
training and development, compensation and benefits
 Steward the Theatre’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
 Update Employee Handbook as necessary to keep it current from a legal and institutional
standpoint. Communicate all changes and additions to staff. Develop new policies as
necessary, in conjunction with senior management.
 Manage and coordinate employee benefit programs utilizing vendors’ web based tools for
processing enrollments, deletions, and payments for all employee benefits including health
insurance, short/long term disability, retirement, flexible spending accounts, cafeteria plan,
unemployment insurance, workers’ compensation
 Coordinate with Finance department on weekly payroll for a staff of 150 employees with
payroll vendor APS
 Maintain all employee records and files
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Assist managers in an ongoing process for maintaining up-to-date job descriptions
Guide department managers on recruitment efforts with the goal of ensuring a diverse pool
of qualified candidates
Coordinate application and resume tracking system; coordinate timely communications
with applicants
Ensure proper orientation for all staff and collaborate with hiring managers to foster
successful onboarding of new staff
Coordinate with department managers on a successful staff performance evaluation
process
Analyze, develop, design and implement staff training and professional development
initiatives; evaluate same
Administer and control costs of benefit plans, workers’ compensation and unemployment
insurance.
Serve as primary contact with retirement plan advisors; manage annual 403(b) retirement
plan audit
Coordinate part-time support from an administrative assistant
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements:
 Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Human Resources or equivalent professional
experience; certification at PHR, SPHR preferred
 3 years professional experience including Human Resources management
 Knowledge and familiarity with current labor laws
 Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on employee relations
 Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written
 Strong strategic skills, organizational skills and attention to detail with an ability to operate
at the conceptual level as well as the implementation phase
 Ability to manage multiple projects with competing demands while maintaining
commitment to excellence
 Ability to adhere to strict confidentiality requirements and exercise good judgment
 Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Word, Excel, Outlook; experience with payroll
software like APS – Advanced Payroll Systems
 Communicates using English language
Compensation
Compensation will be competitive with similar positions throughout the Louisville area. The
range of benefits includes medical and dental insurance, long-term and short-term disability
insurance, paid time off, and a 403(b) retirement plan.
To Apply:
Applicants for this position should email a letter of interest, resume, and salary requirements
to:
Jeff Rodgers
General Manager
Actors Theatre of Louisville
316 W. Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
jrodgers@actorstheatre.org
cc: Amanda Marshbanks
amarshbanks@actorstheatre.org
No calls, please.
Actors Theatre is committed to recruiting and fostering a diverse community of staff. Women
and minorities are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE