Lucas Museum of Narrative Art · 1 week ago
Manager, HR Business Partner
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
8+ years expThe Lucas Museum of Narrative Art is dedicated to illustrated storytelling and is seeking a Manager, HR Business Partner to provide critical execution and continuity across core HR areas. This role will advance employee relations, compliance, policy development, and people strategy as the museum prepares for its opening.
Art
Responsibilities
Serve as a senior, hands-on HR business partner, providing sound judgment and execution across employee relations, performance management, policy application, and people operations
Coach and advise managers on effective people management practices, including feedback, documentation, performance improvement, accountability, and fair decision-making
Lead and support complex employee relations matters as needed, including investigations, corrective action, performance concerns, and separations, in partnership with the Chief People & Culture Officer
Draft, review, and maintain HR policies and practices, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and alignment with organizational values
Proactively identify people-related risks, trends, or gaps and recommend preventative, practical solutions that support a stable and effective workplace
Partner with People & Culture leadership on organizational design, workforce planning, talent reviews, succession planning, and leadership readiness initiatives
Support and continuously improve performance management processes, including leader training, calibration support, and clear communication across cycles
Facilitate change management and transition support during periods of growth, structural change, or organizational evolution
Pull, analyze, and interpret people data and metrics (e.g., workforce trends, engagement insights, performance patterns) to inform strategy and leadership decision-making
Serve as a key partner for HRIS administration, ensuring data accuracy, secure information management, effective workflows, and reliable reporting
Ensure accurate, timely, and confidential management of personnel records, personnel action forms, and sensitive employee data
Develop and deliver clear people-related communications, including policy updates, organizational announcements, and performance or talent cycle guidance
Assess the people impact of organizational changes and partner with leaders on readiness planning, communication strategies, and transition support
Act as a steward of organizational culture and values by identifying patterns that impact employee experience and partnering with leaders to reinforce alignment
Participate in cross-functional and People & Culture initiatives and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years in a senior HR Business Partner, employee relations, or HR management role
Proven experience supporting leaders in complex, mission-driven or public-facing organizations
Solid working knowledge of California employment law and HR compliance best practices
Demonstrated experience in policy development, HR compliance, labor relations and performance management
Strong experience administering HRIS and ATS platforms, including workflow configuration, reporting, data governance, and user adoption; experience with Rippling, Lever, AlertMedia administration a plus
Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels
Ability to manage multiple priorities, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to evolving organizational needs in a dynamic environment
Company
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art's mission is to inspire and connect people through the exploration of visual stories and their influences in society.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sandra Jackson-Dumont
Director and CEO
David Thurm
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Los Angeles Business Journal
2025-09-30
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