Leiterin der Abteilung Personal und Kultur

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, OR, is one of the nation’s leading regional theatre companies, presenting a rotating repertory of up to ten plays and musical productions each season. OSF is currently in a period of renewal and growth, and it is looking for a Director of People & Culture to join its senior leadership team. The role will oversee all aspects of People & Culture, including employee relations, professional development, recruitment, compensation, benefits, and compliance. The director will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, fostering a workplace culture rooted in respect, inclusion, transparency, and accountability. Key responsibilities include strengthening employee relations practices, improving HR systems and processes, supporting managers, and navigating labor relations in a highly unionized environment. The position requires demonstrated leadership experience in People & Culture or Human Resources, preferably within the performing arts or a similarly collaborative creative environment, and deep knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining. The salary range is $135,000–$155,000, with comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, employee assistance, free or discounted show tickets, local discounts, and group and voluntary life insurance. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the role is filled; applicants should submit a cover letter and resume through the online application portal at https://tocartspartners.com/jobs-listing/oregon-shakespeare-festival-dir-people-culture.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; flexible spending account options; employee assistance program; free/discounted show tickets; local discounts; group and voluntary life insurance.

Experience in performing arts, theatre, or similarly collaborative creative environments strongly preferred; deep knowledge of labor relations and collective bargaining, ideally within unionized environments; strong understanding of employment law and compliance, including Oregon-specific requirements.