Onya Whitner
Sr. Director, Human Resources @ Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | Organizational Leadership, Workplace Solutions
- Role
- Sr Director, Human Resources at Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
- Location
- Baltimore, MD, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Onya Whitner
As Senior Director of Human Resources at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, I lead HR…
Experience
Sr Director, Human Resources
May 2025 — Present · Washington, DC, US
As Senior Director of Human Resources at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, I provide strategic leadership to align HR initiatives with organizational goals while fostering a culture of engagement, inclusion, and accountability. I oversee all aspects of human resources, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compensation and benefits, HR operations, and compliance.In this role, I have led the implementation of automated onboarding and background check processes through ADP, redesigned recruitment and hiring practices to improve consistency and speed, and introduced a compensation adjustment plan tied to years of service to strengthen retention and equity. I have collaborated with leadership to update policies and the employee handbook, enhanced manager training on compliance and performance management, and partnered with Finance to improve payroll accuracy and benefits alignment.Through these initiatives, I have strengthened HR systems, supported organizational growth, and contributed to a positive and sustainable workplace culture.
Education
University of Maryland Global Campus
Accounting and Finance
2016 — 2020
University of Maryland Global Campus
Associate's degree, Human Resources Management and Services
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor's degree, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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