About Motown Museum
In the 1960s, Hitsville U.S.A. was buzzing with activity. These modest buildings on Detroit's West Grand Boulevard housed dozens of the music industry's most talented, passionate and successful people. More than half a century later, the walls of Motown Museum continue to hold that entrepreneurial energy for its staff—and you could be part of our team.
As a museum and cultural institution, we seek to hire talented and skilled individuals interested in careers, internships, and volunteers across a variety of functions—including staff for collections, programming, fund development, guest services, retail, management, and more.
Motown Museum is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead our people operations and ensure alignment between HR practices and the Museum's business strategy. This role requires a proven HR leader with the ability to manage all aspects of human resources while fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and innovation.
About Us
Motown Museum exists to preserve, promote, and celebrate the true history and lasting legacy of Motown through authentic, inspirational, and educational experiences. Our mission is to honor the past, engage the present, and shape the future by inspiring, educating, and empowering people — especially youth — through the power of music and the Motown legacy.
Key Responsibilities:
•Develop and implement HR strategies that align with the Museum's organizational goals.
•Oversee HR operations including staffing, talent acquisition, performance management, compensation, benefits, and compliance.
•Advise leadership on HR matters, providing solutions that support organizational growth and change.
•Lead, coach, and manage HR staff, ensuring effective performance and professional development.
•Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, and develop policies and procedures in line with best practices.
•Oversee HR budgeting, HRIS, and reporting functions.
Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
•7–10 years of progressive HR leadership experience, ideally in a complex or transforming organization.
•Strong knowledge of employment law, compensation design, HR metrics, and organizational development.
•Proven ability to lead culture change, build relationships, and provide strategic HR counsel.
•Experience with HRIS (Rippling preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Why Join Us?
At Motown Museum, we honor the legacy of Motown by inspiring, educating, and empowering future generations. As Director of Human Resources, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the people strategies that support our mission and continued growth.
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