Human Resources Management

Human Resources Management

Final Project For the final project you will incorporate the information learned from this course and

compile this information into a plan for staffing a job position.

The areas to be covered in the final paper should be;

An overview of the selected position and the way it fits in the organizational hierarchy

Safety and security issues applicable to the position
Legal and ethical issues applicable to the position
A job description of the selected position

A compensation package based on the local market and norms in your city or state

A recruiting plan devised for the position
An interviewing plan devised for the position
An employee retention plan devised for the position
A training and assessment plan applicable to the position
An employee evaluation plan applicable to the position

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Human Resources Management

An overview of the selected position and the way it fits in the

organizational hierarchy

Theater directors select the acting crew members and collaborate with the technical
personnel, which comprises of sound, illuminating, set and attire designers. They work with
producers of large productions, but work together with support staff like the music directors on a
wide production design. The director has the ability to lock a play through to actor movement to
floor plans that are workable on a scene. The director leads rehearsals by working trough creative
collaboration with the technical crew and other actors to make a natural blocking and making
changes when it is essential and allowing room for inspiration. The director provides effective
character motivations and relations to actors by developing expressions required for the
performance transitions. Moreover, directors completes their work when they determine that the
final pacing of the act or play have a link with the life of the artistic vision that makes it complete
and satisfying. Actors draw out character motivations and relationships under the watchful eye
of the director, who strives to develop these expressions over the performance’s required
transitions.
Legal and ethical issues applicable to the position

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There are various topics legal and ethical areas that all theater directors need to comply.
These issues include discrimination against personnel and crew members, sexual harassment and
safety of the entire crew.
Sexual Harassment-the supreme court rules that every theater director should he held
responsible if they not act in reasonable care to avoids and effective and timely correct any
behavior that may be harassing to students, artistic professionals and the community. The court
stresses on training as a key method to address unlawful practicing of harassment in theater
directing. An effective sexual harassment teaching must involve the human resource manager
and other managers, high rank employees such as the faculty dean, and supervisors.
Discrimination-the state law covers state law since the affirmative defense on sexual
harassment finds its way into discrimination. The government and state law provides that any
director who practices discrimination of other personnel hired or permanent need to go through
performance review and dismissal
Safety-the law requires that safety training and enforcement as an essential issue should
be an area that theater director should undertake training on before he/she starts working. The
safety regulations such as insurance and worker compensation are the issues addressed during
the training.

A job description of the selected position
DESCRIPTION
The person selected for this job position would be responsible for the technical operations
of venue for the performing arts at the district levels. This position requires the individual to

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undertake frequent but not routine work every day. These duties and responsibilities include but
are not limited to:

Production Duties and responsibilities:

1. Coordinate technical and production support for the community and college in
   sponsored theater and performing various art duties and overseeing special occasions through
   maintaining and organizing lighting, sound, scenery, backstage and other properties to offer
   instructional service to the college, curricular and the public, while on the same time upholding a
   major concern on coaching activities.
2. Build appropriate and effective schedule that would help the technical support
   staff, student presentation venues, and tool use according to the deadlines of production and in
   partnership with the faculty dean, artistic directors and the college support staff.
3. Build a venue production schedule and make communications regarding events
   and technical needs to meet the needs of the campus staff in a timely way.
4. Lead and program production team meetings.
5. Work together with the faculty dean, artistic department, designers, and the public
   users including the professional contractors to make sure that there are smooth and prosperous
   operations for the events.
6. Control, organize and assist in stage setting, light hanging, programming lighting
   control systems, scenery building, costume assembling. Ensure provision and drafting guidance
   outline and property inventory maintenance for activities and performance.
7. Assign and provide supervision on on-site activities for the dress rehearsals,
   strikes, performances, and load-ins.

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8. Plan hourly or temporary expert crew members that include campus students,
   volunteers, and student workers in one accord with the faculty dean, public users and artistic
   directors.
9. Register all the hours of the technical crew and keep the logs accurate in time
   sheets for routine and daily calls.
10. Offer training to the technical support staff regarding the fire and safety codes,
    measures of emergency premise evacuation, and safety operations of the available equipments as
    per the regulations. Ascertain that only the trained workforce handle the equipments.
11. Keep a record of activities carried during the technical support activities dot
    community and college-sponsored events by periodically reviewing the records and make
    recommendations on quality improvement and raised efficiency of operations.
    Facilities:
12. Maintaining an efficient, safe, and organized activity environment in venues of
    performing arts including the main theater-the Performing Arts Center, Studio Theater, actors’
    lab, rooms for the music rehearsal, and the vocal recital.
13. Recognize and identify process and ascertain the safety procedures for
    electronics, carpentry, lighting, rigging, and the sound support activities.
14. Organize the maintenance the equipments used in performance to provide a
    reliable and efficient performance operation by having complete records through monitoring and
    maintaining the records.
15. Ensuring there is sufficient production and inventory requirements that ensures
    successful and safe operations of the facilities of performing arts that includes sound, projections
    and lighting.

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5. Examine study and make recommendations on purchase of performing arts
   equipments.
6. Work in collaboration with the faculty dean to implement procedures and policies
   that relates to the use of venues of performing arts and use of equipments by external and
   internal individuals.
7. Synchronize facilities staff and technologies to share the available equips across
   the programs as the rules, regulations and code of performing arts require.
8. Work together with the faculty dean to make decisions as to whether to rent or
   purchase equipments to ensure that proper equipment operation and estimate charges for rented
   equipments for the campus use.
9. Oversee and monitor the moveable seating installation, and other stage
   equipments such as shells, risers, clouds and fly system as the facility uses requires.
10. Monitor the application of the Electronic Theater Controls including instruments
    regarding lighting systems and dimmers. 
    General:
11. Participation of staff recruitment and providing training to the staff, overseeing
    the activities of volunteers and staff , and engaging in staff valuation processes.
12. Ensuring there an alignment of the expenses for production activities with the
    anticipated budget.
13. Engage in annual and long-term development plans that offer support to the
    division.
14. Engage on committee meetings, departmental meetings including district level
    activities as required.

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5. Engage in development activities on the assessment of campus publications
   concerning the assigned area.
6. Able o undertake various additional duties and responsibilities as assigned but not
   present in the job description during job application process.

A compensation package based on the local market and norms in your city or
state
The position of as a technical Director of performing arts faculty has a salary that is a
suitable placement on Range 8 of the current Confidential/Administrative salary schedule. 
The former salary placement for the position on the 2015-2016 salary schedule is $5,563-
$7, 342 per month, with a future speculation of increasing to a range of $6,034- 8, 243.
The organization offers variety packages that include dental, vision, medical, life and
disability insurance, retirement system membership and employee assistance program.
Assignment of duties under this job includes 16 paid holidays, 20 vacation days, 10 sick leave
days annually.

A benefit plan devised for the position
Millennial (31 and
younger)

Generation X (ages 32-47) Baby boomers (ages 48 to

65)

Ranking Executives Employees Executives Employees Executives Employees
1 promotion/ Promotion/j Promotion/jo Promotion/j Additional Promotion/job

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job
advanceme
nt (33%)
ob
advancemen
t (41%)
b
advancement
(32%)

ob
advancemen
t (64%)

benefits (e.g
health and
pensions,
42%)

advancement
(50%)

2 Individuali
zed career
planning
(27%)

Additional
compensati
on (40%)

Additional
bonuses or
financial
incentives
(31%)

Additional
bonuses or
financial
incentives
(41%)

Additional
bonuses or
financial
incentives
(33%)

Support and
recognition
from
managers and
facultu of
performing
arts. (43)

3 Additional
bonuses or
financial
incentives
(25%)

Additional
bonuses or
financial
incentives
(33%)

Leadership
development
programs
and flexible
work
arrangements
(tie at 29%)

Additional
compensati
on (33%)

Flexible
work
arrangement
s

Additional
competitions
(42)

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
 Theatrical offstage preparation and procedures;
 Set, attire, and illumination design;
 Woodwork and electronics to assist platform productions;
 Sound intensification and video creation;
 Developing personnel programs and creation work.
Ability to:

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 Converse and interrelate effectively, resourcefully, and in a well-timed way with a
various populace of students, school, personnel, and public members;
 Systematize, plan and coordinate numerous activities simultaneously and meet
timelines;
 Mange illuminating instruments, fly system, hydraulic lifts, sound systems, and
shop tools;
 Use various computer applications that are applicable to the designation.    
Education:
 Has Associate’s degree in technical theater or any related field in performing arts
from a recognized institution.
Experience:
 At least three years of experience in stage production managements and theater
systems operations.
 At least three years of experience working together with arty professionals in
acting and play production.
 Demonstrated compassion to, dedication to and understanding of the distinct
academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic
settings of neighboring college students.
Desirable Qualifications
 Earned Bachelor’s degree in technical theater from a recognized institution.
 At least 5 years combined understanding and expert experience in managing
specialized theater systems and working with arty expertise in theater production.

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Employee Training plan
Est.
hrs

Subject Objectives Teaching
Methods

Course
Material

Evaluation
Method

1 0.43
to
0.52
INTRODUCTION
TO THE WORK
ENVIRONMENT

Employee will
recognize potential
hazards in hydraulic
lifts and other related
use of machines.
Employee will
demonstrate
knowledge of the
theater environment
and safety
requirements, and
important safety and
health issues in all
active work areas.

Computer-based
training.
Additional
teaching methods
include

Computer-
based
animations,
graphics,
audio, text,
and
interactive
exercises
include

Computer-scored
questions in
common format
such as multiple-
choice, true/false,
matching, and
others. Additional
evaluation methods
includes:

2 0.72
to
0.80

RECOGNISTION
AND
AVOIDANCE
OF HAZARDS,
TO INCLUDE
HAZARD
COMMUNICA
TION AND
HAZCOM

Employee will
identify potential
hazards in the
production
environment
including electrical
hazards, fall hazards,
material handling and
control hazards.

Computer-based
training.
Additional
teaching methods
include

Computer-
based
animations,
graphics,
audio, text,
and
interactive
exercises
include:

Computer-scored
questions in
common format
such as multiple-
choice, true/false,
matching, and
others. Additional
evaluation methods
includes:

3 0.20
to
0.28

EMERGENCY
MEDICAL
PROCEDURES,
ESCAPE AND
EMERGENCY

Employee will
explain and identify
emergency valuation
procedures and
alarms. Demonstrate

Computer-based
training.
Additional
teaching methods
include

Computer-
based
animations,
graphics,
audio, text,

Computer-scored
questions in
common format
such as multiple-
choice, true/false,

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EVACUATION
PLANS AND
INSTRUCTION
ON THE FIRE
WARNING
SIGNALS AND
FIRE
FIGHTING
PROCEDURES

how to select, use
and maintain fire-
fighting equipment.
Identify fire and
explosion hazards.
Demonstrate steps to
prvent fire ad
explosion.
Demonstrate
knowledge of alarms
and signals.

and
interactive
exercises
include:

matching, and
others. Additional
evaluation methods
includes:

4 1.38
to
1.47

SUPERVISED
PRACTISE IN
HEALTH AND
SAFETY
ASPECTS OF
THE TASKS
ASSIGNED.
Note: tasks
training at the
time before the
employee can
perform task
unsupervised

Employee will
demonstrate
correct job
performance and
perform tasks in
accordance with
safety and health
standards outlines
in the training
plan.

Computer-based
training.
Additional
teaching methods
include

Computer-
based
animations,
graphics,
audio, text,
and
interactive
exercises
include:

Computer-scored
questions in
common format
such as multiple-
choice, true/false,
matching, and
others. Additional
evaluation methods
includes:

5 1.0 to
1.20
SEXUAL
HARRASSMENT
AND LEGAL
AND ETHNIC
ISSUES IN
SEXUAL
HARASSMENT

Demonstrates
understanding on the
consequences of
sexual harassment

Computer-based
training.
Additional
teaching methods
include

Computer-
based
animations,
graphics,
audio, text,
and
interactive
exercises
include

Computer-scored
questions in
common format
such as multiple-
choice, true/false,
matching, and
others. Additional
evaluation methods
includes:

6 0.49
to 1.0
DISCRIMINATIO
N AND LEGAL
AND ETHNIC
ISSUES

Demonstrates
understanding on the
consequences of
discrimination

Computer-based
training.
Additional
teaching methods

Computer-
based
animations,
graphics,

Computer-scored
questions in
common format
such as multiple-

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REGARDING
DISCRIMINATIO
N

against other people
due to gender, race,
and ethnicity.

include audio, text,
and
interactive
exercises
include

choice, true/false,
matching, and
others. Additional
evaluation methods
includes:

An employee retention plan devised for the position
Employee evaluation plan applicable theater director position
Performance and Evaluation Plan
Purpose of Appraisal
Annual Review
√ Probationary Review
Trial Service Review
Other:

Employee Name Agency:

University of Toronto

Position Title:
Theater Director

Evaluator’s Name:
Vincent Burrows

Identification Number
875-234-111

Performance Period :
From:
To;

Position Description
Updated

Date of Preview Session

Position Linkage with Organizational Mission and Strategic Plan:
The mission of the faculty of performing arts is to produce talented and qualified professionals into the
performing arts industry that would bring innovative changes through using their personal, interpersonal
and professional qualifications in developing quality performance that would be locally and globally
recognized.
This position directs influences the University’s ability to release qualified art students since it guides
the students and the faculty in determining the shortfall an strengths of the faculty in producing art
students who are able to undertake various production activities.

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Part 1: Performance Expectations

Key Results Expected

 Maintain accurate records of time spent by technical professionals after and before every
performance.
 Build custom instruments i.e. illumination, sound, set and costumes through purchasing
and/or renting the instruments.
 Work with college students, technical professionals, and outside users and suggest
design changes when the alternatives appear appropriate.

Key Competencies Expected

 Teamwork- contributes to the development, cohesion and productivity of the production
team. Supports teamwork and cooperation through open and honest communication.
Cooperates and offers assistance to others. Helps learn new systems and production
processes.
 Accountability- accepts personal responsibility for quality and timeliness o his work.
Believes that the results achieved directly results from his actions and decisions.
Acknowledge and corrects mistakes made by crew members and does not make excuses
for problems and errors.
 Safety- performs work in a safe manner at all times, maintaining an organized work area,
identifies and corrects unsafe situations, and considers safety of other production
personnel on the platform.
 Converse and interrelate effectively, resourcefully, and in a well-timed way with a
various populace of students, school, personnel, and public members;
 Systematize, plan and coordinate numerous activities simultaneously and meet timelines;
 Mange illuminating instruments, fly system, hydraulic lifts, sound systems, and shop
tools;
 Use various computer applications that are applicable to the designation.    

Accomplishment, achievements, Responsibilities (Completed by employee)

Part 2: Educational Qualifications and Experience
Educational qualification

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Earned Bachelor’s degree in technical theater from a recognized institution
Experience

 At least three years of experience in stage production managements and theater systems
operations.
 At least three years of experience working together with arty professionals in acting and
play production.
 Demonstrated compassion to, dedication to and understanding of the distinct academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic
settings of neighboring college students.

New position performance evaluation form
Appraisal Score

Overall Score:/5.0

Name: Hire Date:
Job Title: Department:
Division: Manager Name:
Review Period
 From:  To:

Purpose of Appraisal
For current employees during their first 3 months in a new position
For current employees during their second 3 months in a new position

Quality of Work

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Consider: accuracy; neatness; timeliness; attention to detail;
volume/quantity requirements; adherence to duties and
procedures in Job Description and Work Instruction.
Outstanding
Exceeds Requirements
Meets Requirements
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory

Score:/5.0

Additional Comments:

Work Habits
Consider: attendance; punctuality;organization. Does the
employee stay busy; look for things to do; and follow company
policies and work procedures?
Outstanding
Exceeds Requirements
Meets Requirements
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory

Score:/5.0

Additional Comments:

Job Knowledge
For example, has the employee demonstrated the skill and
ability to perform the job satisfactorily, shown interest in
learning and improving, and become familiar with our rules
and policies in the Employee Handbook?
Outstanding
Exceeds Requirements
Meets Requirements
Needs Improvement

Score:/5.0

Additional Comments:

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Unsatisfactory

Behavior/Relations with Others
For example, does the employee cooperate and contribute to
team efforts, respond positively to suggestions and
instructions or criticism, keep supervisors informed of
important details, and adapt well to changing circumstances?
Outstanding
Exceeds Requirements
Meets Requirements
Needs Improvement
Unsatisfactory

Score:/5.0

Additional Comments:

Overall Progress
Select one option
Employee performance and learning is unsatisfactory
and failing to improve at a satisfactory rate.
Employee performance and learning is acceptable and
improving at a satisfactory rate.
Employee has successfully completed the orientation
period for this position.

Additional Comments:

Recommendation
Select one option
Extend the orientation period for further assessment
(please indicate next review date).
Convert employee to regular at-will employment status.



Review again on:

Additional Comments:

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Final Comments:

Summary of Job Position
The position of a technical director of the performing arts has a range of duties and
responsibilities. These responsibilities include coordinating the technical and production support
for the community and college in sponsored theater and performing various art duties. The
director oversees special occasions through maintaining and organizing lighting, sound, scenery,

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backstage and other properties to offer instructional service to the college, curricular and the
public, while on the same time upholding a major concern on coaching activities.
The position provides a salary schedule is $5,563-$7, 342 per month, with a future
speculation of increasing to a range of $6,034- 8, 243. The position of as a theater technical
Director of performing arts faculty has a salary that is a suitable placement on Range 8 of the
current Confidential/Administrative salary schedule. 
An individual who best suits this job position need to fulfill the requirements of various
knowledge on theatrical offstage preparation and procedures, set, attire, and illumination design;
Woodwork and electronics to assist platform productions; Sound intensification and video
creation; and developing personnel programs and creation work.
The management should undertake training on major ethical and legal issues such as
sexual harassment, discrimination, and safety and health. The training would provide the
employee with a clear description of consequences regarding the issues. Besides, it will give the
employee ways to ensure safety is a priority during production.
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An Inter-professional Journal on HealthCare Institutions’ Ethical and Legal Issues. (2006). HEC
Forum.
Employers unveil plan to improve training in Flanders. (2004). Industrial And Commercial
Training, 36(4).
Google.com,. (2015). Performing Arts – Google Cultural Institute.