The Memphis Grizzlies are looking to solve the problem of providing comprehensive Human Resources leadership and ensuring compliance, efficiency, and alignment with business objectives.
Requirements
- Knowledge of all federal and state regulations affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, Section 125, ACA, Social Security and DOL requirements.
- Comprehensive knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws with a deep understanding of their impact on organizational operations.
- Proficiency in HR technology and data analytics, experience with UKG, ICIMS, Trakstar is a plus.
- Demonstrated expertise in employee relations, employee recruiting and retention, employee benefits administration, compensation management and workforce planning.
- Analytical skills with an eye for story-telling with data.
- Growth mentality and resiliency.
- Ability to maintain a strict code of confidentiality and discretion.
Responsibilities
- Lead HR initiatives and apply project management expertise across key areas, including full-time and event-day recruitment, employee relations, employee self-service, HR shared services, benefits, compliance, and compensation.
- Manage the design and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract, motivate, and retain top talent while aligning with financial objectives.
- Develop dashboards and reports to track HR operational metrics regularly and provide actionable insights to the HR Team and leadership team.
- Oversee HR software system updates, ensuring the organization’s HR technologies are efficient, effective, and aligned with future needs.
- Partner with the Director, Talent Development to identify, develop, and oversee training programs for business operations that enhance leadership capabilities and align with the evolving needs of the business.
- Stay on top of the latest HR best practices and methodologies within sports/entertainment, venue management and media.
- Partner with the VP, People & Culture to drive a culture of inclusion and ensure training, awareness, and accountability across the organization.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field with a strong background in compensation, benefits, worker’s compensation, HRIS, employee relations and other HR functions.
- 10+ years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in sports, entertainment, hospitality or related field with prior experience overseeing both strategic and operational HR functions.
- 5+ years of people leadership experience, specifically coaching, mentoring and developing human resource professionals.
- Exceptional leadership and strategic planning capabilities, including strong project management and demonstrated experience mentoring and influencing team members.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, as well as the ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines.
