Human Resources Manager at AT&T Performing Arts Center – Dallas, Texas

ABOUT THE AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

The AT&T Performing Arts Center is a nonprofit foundation that operates and programs a 10-acre campus comprised of three premier performance venues and a park in downtown Dallas. Audiences enjoy the best and most recent from Broadway; the finest dance companies from across the globe co-presented with TITAS Presents; and top concerts, performers, and cutting-edge speakers. Thousands of students explore and more deeply experience the arts through the Center’s education program, Open Stages. The Center also offers free programming for audiences from every part of the community.

Organizational Core Values:

The Center’s culture is to focus on the values that guide its people's actions. The Center commits to serving as a place of inclusion, diversity, and equity for our staff, artists, community, and beyond. We commit to listening to each other, learning from each other, and taking a stand for what we know is right so that all people feel valued, respected, and safe. The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Center’s Core Values are to passionately pursue our mission by being:

• Achievement Focused - Committed to the advancement and cultivation of the Performing Arts in Dallas
• Community Minded – Actively fostering and participating in meaningful community interactions
• Customer Service Driven – Dedicated to the service of internal and external constituents so that all want to return
• Flexible – Willing to change to achieve results

The Human Resources Manager serves as a key partner to leadership and staff, overseeing core Human Resources functions and driving initiatives that support a high-performing, engaged workplace. This role blends strategic thinking with hands-on execution, requiring a proactive, highly organized professional who excels at building trust, managing complex priorities, and delivering consistent, high-quality results. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, initiative, and the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively across the organization.

This position is a detail-oriented, highly organized team player with excellent interpersonal skills who works seamlessly and efficiently with AT&T Performing Arts Center staff. Essential skills include the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism. Must be a self-starter and work autonomously using independent judgment. A positive attitude towards the position and the Center’s Core Values is imperative.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning

• Lead and manage a full-cycle recruitment strategy aligned with organizational goals and staffing needs
• Partner with department leaders to define hiring requirements, assess candidate qualifications, and guide selection decisions
• Coordinate and participate in interviews
• Conduct new hire orientation and ensure a seamless onboarding experience

Training & Development Leadership

• Design and develop a training curriculum that supports organizational priorities, including onboarding, compliance, and skill-building programs
• Facilitate training sessions for individuals and groups, ensuring content is engaging, practical, and aligned with business needs
• Evaluate training effectiveness and refine programs based on feedback and outcomes
• Partner with managers to identify skill gaps and recommend targeted development solutions

Employee Experience & Culture Initiatives

• Lead initiatives that enhance workplace culture, employee satisfaction, and organizational cohesion
• Plan and execute an annual calendar of staff events that support engagement and connection
• Manage the annual employee engagement survey process, including communication, data review, and action planning support
• Oversee the employee recognition program and related communications

HR Operations & Compliance

• Serve as a resource for employee benefits, providing guidance on eligibility and enrollment
• Support payroll processing and time/attendance administration with accuracy and confidentiality
• Maintain compliant and organized employee records and HR documentation
• Ensure HR policies, procedures, and practices are consistently applied and updated as needed
• Provide administrative and operational support to ensure efficient HR service delivery
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Human Resources
• Minimum three to seven years of experience in an HR role with increasing responsibility
• Demonstrated experience managing or leading recruitment processes
• Experience developing and delivering training programs
• Experience with payroll processing; Paylocity experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct reports but holds significant functional ownership. The role typically offers a hybrid schedule with remote work on most Fridays (subject to change based on business needs).

Ready to join our team? Please submit your resume and cover letter via the provided link.