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About the Role

The Director of Human Resources & Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is a strategic and operational leader responsible for A.C.T.’s people strategy, HR operations, employee and labor relations, and the integration of equity and inclusion into organizational practices. This role plays a significant leadership position in strengthening the organization’s infrastructure, culture, and people practices while supporting its evolving artistic and organizational future.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and practical HR leadership across a complex, mission-driven performing arts organization.
Lead and strengthen core HR operations, including employee and labor relations, talent management, compliance, compensation, benefits, payroll oversight, leave administration, HR systems, and policy development.
Develop the HR team and establish clear, effective, and sustainable HR processes, systems, and accountability.
Partner with organizational leaders and colleagues responsible for EDI initiatives to integrate equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging into A.C.T.’s people practices, workplace culture, and organizational decision-making.
Serve as a trusted advisor and coach to leaders and managers throughout the organization.
Develop and implement HR strategies aligned with organizational goals and artistic mission.
Lead organizational design, workforce planning, and change management initiatives.
Strengthen leadership capability through coaching, performance management, and development.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including California regulations.
Oversee HR systems (ADP, Cognito, SharePoint), data integrity, and reporting.
Lead audits (wage and hour, benefits, workers’ compensation, etc.).
Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and employee handbook.
Lead complex employee relations matters, investigations, and conflict resolution.
Partner with leadership to foster a culture of trust, accountability, and psychological safety.
Partner with managers to address performance issues and support team effectiveness.
Ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant employment practices.
Partner with leadership on labor relations matters, including collective bargaining agreement administration and other union issues.
Oversee recruitment strategies that expand diverse candidate pipelines.
Lead performance management, succession planning, and career pathway development.
Ensure equitable and competitive compensation practices.
Oversee benefits, leave administration, and employee wellness programs.
Lead and evolve A.C.T.’s EDI strategy across all organizational culture, systems, and external impact.
Establish measurable goals, metrics, and accountability structures for EDI progress.
Partner with leadership to embed EDI into hiring, advancement, compensation, and culture.
Support and guide EDI committees, affinity groups, and cross-functional initiatives.
Expand EDI learning, communication, and engagement across the organization.
Use data to inform decision-making across HR and EDI initiatives.
Analyze workforce demographics, engagement, retention, and equity outcomes.
Partner with leadership to translate insights into actionable strategies.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles
Demonstrated experience leading EDI strategy and initiatives at an organizational level
Deep expertise in employee relations, investigations, and California employment law
Experience advising senior leaders and influencing organizational strategy
Strong operational HR experience across payroll, compensation, benefits, and compliance
Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills
Experience in nonprofit, arts, education, or mission-driven organizations
Experience working in unionized environments
Familiarity with HRIS systems such as ADP or similar platforms
Experience facilitating EDI learning and organizational change
Passion for theater, arts, and community impact

Skills

Strategic Thinking and Business Acumen
Equity-Centered Leadership
Emotional Intelligence and Coaching
Change Management and Influence
Operational Excellence and Accountability
Data-Informed Decision Making

Location

30 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Work Type

Full Time
On-Site/Hybrid

Experience Level

10+ years of progressive HR experience, including leadership roles

Salary/Compensations

$150,000 - $185,000

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation and sick leave
Access to live theater performances
Professional development opportunities

About the Company

Founded in 1965, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit theaters and a cornerstone of San Francisco’s cultural life.
For six decades, A.C.T. has been dedicated to producing bold and innovative theater, nurturing new voices, and engaging audiences through transformative artistic experiences.
Performances take place at the historic Toni Rembe Theater in Union Square and The Strand Theater in San Francisco’s Mid-Market district.
A.C.T. is equally committed to education and artist development.
Through the Young Conservatory (YC), one of the most respected theater training programs for young people in the country, A.C.T. provides rigorous artistic training, scholarships, and performance opportunities for students across the Bay Area.
A.C.T. is in an important period of organizational transition and renewal.
This moment presents an opportunity to strengthen the organization’s infrastructure, culture, and people practices while supporting its evolving artistic and organizational future.
The Director of Human Resources & EDI will play a significant leadership role in this work, partnering with organizational leaders to build sustainable HR practices, support employees and managers, and advance A.C.T.’s commitment to equity, inclusion, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.

Equal Opportunity

A.C.T. is committed to diversity in its programming and creating an inclusive work culture and environment.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.