Head of Human Resources
Apply NowCompany: The Frick Collection
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Full-time, Exempt
For additional information or to apply click here: The Frick Collection | Head of Human Resources
Background
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919), who bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. The institution's holdings-which encompass masterworks from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century-have grown over the decades, more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in 1935. A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library, founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of the museum's founder. Recognized as one of the world's top art history research centers, it has served students, scholars, and members of the public free of charge for generations.
The Frick has undergone a comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home, Frick Madison, from 2020 through early 2024, while renovations were underway at the mansion on 70th Street. Construction has progressed rapidly and, in addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. Frick Madison is now closed to the public. Staff have moved back to 1 East 70th Street and we are opening to the public in April.
Workplace culture
At the Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports diversity and work-life balance. The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world's finest works of art.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The Frick Collection, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Position Summary
The Head of HR will partner with the Chief HR Officer and the HR team in driving all aspects of HR including DEIA, benefits, recruitment, professional development, performance management, policy development and implementation, employee communications, mediation and culture. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader to create and implement best practices designed to enhance the overall employee experience at The Frick.
Requirements
The education and/or experience requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.
Required Skills and Experience
Physical Requirements
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Physical requirements are comparable to most office roles: the ability to interact in-person with colleagues and use common office tools and machines (computer, phone); and the ability to traverse throughout the offices and building(s) both inside and outside of the museum, and visit different levels of the building. Ability to carry/transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Employment Status and Compensation
This is a full-time exempt role. The annual salary is $150,000. The Museum is currently open to the public five days/week and we often engage with staff during evening and weekend hours. The Head of HR may be relied upon to work to support staff during evening and weekend events. Though this is a full-time in-person role, there is a great deal of room for flexibility.
Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection
Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day and four floating holidays: two may be used in the first half of the calendar year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year.
Sick and Vacation time: Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 12 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days/year.
Family leave: In addition to adhering to all federal family leave laws, we provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement and family leave.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance: all full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer sponsored benefits plans. Employees contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected.
Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance: the Frick covers the entire cost of these benefits for all full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employee's annual salary.
Retirement: The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan - 403(b) and a defined benefit pension plan. We also offer retiree health benefits for retirees and their eligible dependents.
Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets.
Additional benefits include discounted Metro Cards/Transit Checks, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuting costs.
Apply here: The Frick Collection | Head of Human Resources
Or send resume and cover letter to:
Chief Human Resources Officer
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.
For additional information or to apply click here: The Frick Collection | Head of Human Resources
Background
Internationally recognized as a premier museum and research center, the Frick is known for its distinguished Old Master paintings and outstanding examples of European sculpture and decorative arts.
The collection originated with Henry Clay Frick (1849-1919), who bequeathed his home, paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts to the public for their enjoyment. The institution's holdings-which encompass masterworks from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century-have grown over the decades, more than doubling in size since the opening of the museum in 1935. A critical component of the institution is the Frick Art Research Library, founded in 1920 by Helen Clay Frick, daughter of the museum's founder. Recognized as one of the world's top art history research centers, it has served students, scholars, and members of the public free of charge for generations.
The Frick has undergone a comprehensive renovation and was open in a temporary home, Frick Madison, from 2020 through early 2024, while renovations were underway at the mansion on 70th Street. Construction has progressed rapidly and, in addition to special exhibition galleries and education spaces, we have added enhanced visitor amenities and accessible spaces. Frick Madison is now closed to the public. Staff have moved back to 1 East 70th Street and we are opening to the public in April.
Workplace culture
At the Frick Collection, we pride ourselves on promoting an open and welcoming workplace culture that supports diversity and work-life balance. The Frick strives to provide our employees with competitive salaries and exceptional benefits in a beautiful and pleasant work setting, while offering an excellent opportunity to appreciate some of the world's finest works of art.
Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at The Frick Collection, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, alienage or citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, military status, creed, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Position Summary
The Head of HR will partner with the Chief HR Officer and the HR team in driving all aspects of HR including DEIA, benefits, recruitment, professional development, performance management, policy development and implementation, employee communications, mediation and culture. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR leader to create and implement best practices designed to enhance the overall employee experience at The Frick.
Requirements
The education and/or experience requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required to successfully perform the essential duties of this position.
Required Skills and Experience
- 10+ years of HR generalist experience in a nonprofit or cultural institution
- Background or experience in coaching/counseling/social work is a plus
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of HR compliance, benefits administration, records retention, employee relations, DEIA, and HR policies and procedures
- Previous experience managing people, with a track record of leading others to achieve professional goals
- A track record of influencing senior leaders on organizational development, talent, and HR issues
- Excellent relationship building skills with a demonstrated ability to work well with people from a wide variety of backgrounds
- Ability to achieve goals through collaboration with cross-functional teams, even where no direct reporting relationship exists
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and problem solve situations of both technical and personal natures
- Fluency in Spanish is ideal for written and verbal communication
- Budgeting and fiscal planning experience useful
Physical Requirements
The candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Physical requirements are comparable to most office roles: the ability to interact in-person with colleagues and use common office tools and machines (computer, phone); and the ability to traverse throughout the offices and building(s) both inside and outside of the museum, and visit different levels of the building. Ability to carry/transport materials weighing up to 20 pounds.
Employment Status and Compensation
This is a full-time exempt role. The annual salary is $150,000. The Museum is currently open to the public five days/week and we often engage with staff during evening and weekend hours. The Head of HR may be relied upon to work to support staff during evening and weekend events. Though this is a full-time in-person role, there is a great deal of room for flexibility.
Benefits in Employment with the Frick Collection
Paid Holidays: Full-time employees are eligible for 14 paid holidays, all federal holidays including Juneteenth, and Election Day and four floating holidays: two may be used in the first half of the calendar year, two may be used in the second half of the calendar year.
Sick and Vacation time: Eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick and 12 vacation days their first year of employment. In subsequent years, eligible full-time employees accrue up to 12 sick days and 25 vacation days/year.
Family leave: In addition to adhering to all federal family leave laws, we provide all eligible employees with paid bereavement and family leave.
Health, Dental and Vision insurance: all full-time employees and their eligible dependents may enroll in employer sponsored benefits plans. Employees contribute to the cost of health insurance based on income level and type of coverage selected.
Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance: the Frick covers the entire cost of these benefits for all full-time employees. The life insurance benefit is up to three times the employee's annual salary.
Retirement: The Frick supports all employees in planning for retirement by offering participation in a Tax Deferred Savings Plan - 403(b) and a defined benefit pension plan. We also offer retiree health benefits for retirees and their eligible dependents.
Wellness Programs at the Frick include an Employee Assistance Plan, a discount on Citi Bike memberships and a discount on bike helmets.
Additional benefits include discounted Metro Cards/Transit Checks, flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care and commuting costs.
Apply here: The Frick Collection | Head of Human Resources
Or send resume and cover letter to:
Chief Human Resources Officer
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street
New York, NY 10021
This description shall not be construed as a contract of any sort for a specific period of employment.