Director of People and Culture

ORGANIZATION

The Broadway League

Director of People and Culture

President

New York, NY, full-time, in person

The Broadway League is the national trade association for the Broadway industry, representing theater owners, producers, presenters, and general managers across North America. Headquartered in the heart of New York City’s Theater District, the League plays a central role in shaping the future of live theater by advocating for the Broadway community; co‑presenting the Tony Awards; and driving research, education, and audience development initiatives for the industry.

The Broadway League also leads the Belonging on Broadway Initiative, dedicated to making Broadway more inclusive and representative through events, policies, and practices that welcome and engage a diverse community – on stage, behind the scenes, and in the audience. In this way, the Broadway League provides direct support and valuable resources to its members. The Broadway League is comprised of a passionate team of ~40 professionals dedicated to championing one of the most iconic and influential art forms in the world.

The Broadway League seeks an experienced director of people and culture (DPC) to oversee all human resources and workplace culture initiatives. Reporting to the president, the DPC will be a trusted thought partner to leadership and effectively communicate the League’s internal HR systems and structures. Externally, this position will serve as a critical resource for League members, who rely on the League’s advice and counsel on people and culture matters.

The director of people and culture will develop and deliver strategies, trainings, and other opportunities that increase education and awareness of HR best practices across the League’s member base. They will also serve as a key member of the Belonging on Broadway committee.

• Promote a positive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace environment where employees feel welcomed, engaged, valued, and heard.
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging best practices in workplace culture and engagement. As a key member of the senior leadership team, collaborate with other senior leaders at the League to incorporate best practices into daily operations and all League activities and initiatives.
• Build and bring to life a robust offering of educational workshops, trainings, seminars, and other events for League members to help them build more collaborative, engaged and inclusive environments at their own organizations and across the industry as a whole.
• Cultivate and nurture relationships to build partnerships and ensure a high level of engagement with League-led initiatives.
• Establish credibility as an effective listener and problem‑solver who can advise, partner with, and facilitate conversations with all of the League’s internal and external stakeholders.
• Set tangible goals and ways to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and initiatives. Track and share outcomes and metrics to continue driving improvements across the industry.

• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding employment, benefits, and other workplace matters. Keep abreast of new developments in the HR field to ensure the League is in line with industry standards and its members are advised accordingly.
• Oversee HR policies and procedures, including but not limited to the employee lifecycle (recruiting, screening, onboarding, retention), performance management, professional development, and conflict resolution. Ensure they are properly documented, consistently implemented, and communicated throughout the company. Provide guidance and support to members on related matters.
• Supervise employees responsible for the day-to-day activities related to the above. Provide them with guidance and support as needed. Ensure employees know how their work and partnership contribute to making organizational and industry-wide goals a reality.
• Work closely with the president to ensure staffing aligns with organizational priorities.
• Collaborate with the CFO on the budget related to human…