The Human Resources Director will be a strategic partner to leadership, aligning HR practices with organizational goals while overseeing the daily operations of the HR department. You’ll ensure SAM remains a welcoming, inclusive, and compliant workplace by:
Additionally, you’ll contribute to SAM’s focus on exceptional, inclusive service and participate in institutional learning to advance antiracism, cultural competency, and equity values in our daily work.
FSLA STATUS: Full Time, Exempt
REPORTS TO: Chief People Officer
COMPENSATION: $128,000 - $140,000
This role is typically scheduled to business hours Monday - Friday. However, the needs of this role require a willingness to work a flexible schedule in support of the department or organization as self-directed or directed by your supervisor. Please connect with your Recruiter or Manager for more information about SAM’s current hybrid work policy and expectations. SAM’s hybrid work policy is subject to change.
Benefits include a fully employer paid HMP medical plan or an employee contribution PPO plan, dental, vision, and basic life insurance/LTD/AD&D, Flexible Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Dental Insurance and participation in SAM’s 403b retirement plan.
Following 1 year of service and 1,000 hours worked, SAM makes a discretionary 3% employer contribution regardless of participation and provides an employer match program. Historically, this contribution has been made annually.
Additional benefits include paid time off for vacation, PSST, bereavement leave, and jury duty, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 paid floating holiday, a subsidized unlimited Orca card, onsite fitness facility, and an EAP. FT Staff also receive a Patron level membership to SAM, a Tier III membership to the American Alliance of Museums and discounts to museum shop and programming.
Seattle Art Museum’s vision is to be the museum for all of Seattle—a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. To create a welcoming community where people find inspiration and discover our common humanity through exceptional art and dynamic, engaging programs. Art is always at the start and heart of what we do. Collecting, conserving, and displaying extraordinary works of art is the governing motivation of our museum. So too is fostering a vigorous exchange of ideas while cultivating connection with the broad array of communities we serve. As the leading visual arts institution in the Pacific Northwest, SAM shares its global connections, powerful exhibitions, and dynamic programs to engage, educate, and inspire. SAM is a vibrant, three-site organization that is supported by 365 employees, 10 executive leaders, and more than 200 volunteers.
We’re seeking a leader with both strategic insight and hands-on expertise—someone who thrives in complex, people-centered work and models fairness, discretion, and empathy.
Exposure: Work areas are primarily inside, in a climate-controlled environment with moderate background noise.
Stationary Work: Approximately 80% of time is spent stationery while working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 20%) is spent moving around the work area. Occasional extended periods of standing may be required when facilitating or participating in Museum activities.
Communication: Clear and effective verbal and written communication in English with trustees, the public, and co-workers is necessary.
Vision: Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos and other appropriate paperwork.
Office Work: Ability to effectively and regularly operate a computer, keyboard, telephone, and other office productivity machinery, such as copy machines and printers, and ability to inspect, prepare and use paperwork, files, equipment, and supplies is necessary.
ACCOMODATION
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The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for all employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions/duties of this position. If you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected]. For candidates, we ask that, if possible, you wait until you're invited to a screen, online technical assessment or interview before requesting an accommodation.
