LEGENDS

Legends is a global premium experience company. Fulfilling and expanding upon the visions of our marquee partners, we deliver unparalleled experiences for passionate fans and guests, at sports & entertainment venues and attractions all over the world. Our 360° suite of innovative business services is constructed on a core foundation of data-driven processes, detail-oriented execution, and a people-centric culture — which leads us to you. If you operate with integrity and transparency, prioritize relationships and collaboration, take on adversity with a solution-oriented outlook, and can commit to helping grow a company that will help you grow as a person and professional, all with the purpose of being the best in the world at what you do, Legends is the team for you.

THE ROLE    

The Human Resources Director is an integral part of delivering our promise to our guests.  The Director will be responsible for executing the strategy and assisting with full employee lifecycle processes.  They will partner with the Regional Human Resources Directors and operational managers on key initiatives that drive customer satisfaction, operational excellence, and business performance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensures optimum staffing levels exist throughout the unit at all times for operational success
• Provides expertise in the area of positive employee/labor relations, collective bargaining strategy and negotiations, collective bargaining agreement interpretation/compliance/grievance handling, etc.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with management ensuring HR strategies, processes and practices are implemented.
• Champions key HR projects and encourages a culture of continuous improvement.

• Works in concert with Corporate and Regional HR Leaders to provide balanced programs at the facility consistent with corporate strategy and objectives.

• Provide purposeful and futuristic coaching and feedback to all levels of employees, addressing various employee related issues and business needs
• Ensures company compliance with all existing governmental and labor reporting requirements
• Leads labor and employee relations functions including the organization and execution of investigations into policy and law violations in addition to handling general grievances or concerns
• Partnership in the processing of worker’s compensation claims, leaves of absences, and benefits administration.
• Develops and facilitates talent development materials and initiatives
• Must exhibit an active interest in company and venue specific operational knowledge as it relates to providing value added HR business partnership
• Demonstrate thought leadership and suitable judgment in making HR related business decisions

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 5+ years of varied human resources experience (hospitality experience preferred)
• 2+ years of people supervisory experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Union negotiation, grievance and relationship maintenance experience required.
• Extensive working knowledge of NYS labor laws including worker’s compensation, workplace safety, EEOC, NLRB and FLSA
• Must be comfortable presenting to small and large audiences
• Demonstrated ability to forge meaningful interpersonal relationships across functions, industries and in local communities
• Outstanding leadership skills with a high capacity for managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to influence and gain credibility with all levels of employees and customers both internal and external
• Must possess excellent oral, written and listening communication skills and the ability to prioritize and execute in a deadline-oriented environment.
• A strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills.
• Must be flexible to work extend hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable working in a matrix leadership environment

COMPENSATION

$110,000 - $130,000

Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.

Legends is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or genetic information.

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