People&CultureDirector

## Description ABOUT THE ROLE   The People & Culture Director plays a key role in fostering a healthy, values-driven workplace culture where employees and managers can thrive. This role partners across the organization to strengthen manager capability, employee engagement, team effectiveness, and organizational trust while ensuring thoughtful and consistent people practices.  The Director serves as the primary strategic advisor on employee and labor relations matters, supports performance and development conversations, provides strategic oversight and escalation support for leave and accommodations processes, and helps ensure compliance with employment laws and collective bargaining agreements. This role balances compassion and accountability, helping leaders navigate complex situations with clarity, care, and consistency.  The ideal candidate is a collaborative and emotionally intelligent leader who believes strong culture and clear expectations go hand in hand.    ABOUT SAM    As SAM heads into its second century, we are boldly reimagining what we can and should be. Our goal is to be a model for the future of museums - a bold, dynamic hub of creativity, belonging, and cultural leadership, shaping the future of art and community. Embracing new ways of engaging communities and seeking innovative partnerships - all while keeping art and community at the center of what we do. This ambitious effort represents a transformative shift and radically redefining how art museums operate. This is a pivotal moment for SAM, and we are seeking great talent to join us on our journey. Working at SAM is not just a job—it's a chance to be part of a vibrant, creative community.     RESPONSIBILITIES    Partners with leaders and managers across the organization to strengthen workplace culture, employee engagement, team effectiveness, and organizational health Serves as a trusted advisor and coach to managers on employee relations matters, performance conversations, conflict resolution,