People & Culture Partner

About Us

We are a professional basketball organization and premier arena dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for all guests at live sports, concerts, comedy, and other top-tier events. We thrive in the energetic atmosphere of sports and entertainment, working efficiently, executing flawlessly, and celebrating our successes together. Our goal is to craft memorable moments and surround ourselves with top talent.

Role Overview

As a People & Culture Partner, you will be an HR generalist collaborating with team members and leadership at our office and arena. You will implement diverse People & Culture programs, closely coordinate with Talent Acquisition, onboarding, and other HR areas, and act as a dependable resource for employee relations, engagement, and HR operations to foster a unified and positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the initial contact for employee relations issues, managing intake, documentation, and resolution in conjunction with People & Culture leadership.
• Facilitate investigations and corrective actions, supporting performance management and maintaining accurate documentation while interpreting policies for leadership and employees.
• Track and audit employee relations records, ensuring thorough, timely documentation, and analyze data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Provide frontline HR support and guidance to leaders and employees, including assistance with Workday system inquiries.
• Oversee the management, execution, and analysis of employee engagement surveys such as Workday Peakon Employee Voice and other internal/external feedback tools.
• Create reports on survey data, assess participation and engagement trends to aid continuous enhancement efforts.
• Coordinate engagement activities including surveys, listening sessions, action planning, and communication follow-up to drive employee involvement.
• Assist in planning and conducting key company events like the End-of-Season and Holiday celebrations to boost morale.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to support recruitment, including coordination of hiring events and interviews, ensuring a smooth candidate experience.
• Monitor hiring progress, provide updates, and suggest recruitment improvements.
• Support onboarding, orientation, and offboarding processes to maintain a consistent team member experience.
• Deliver expert advice on People & Culture programs, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in administering performance management and goal-setting initiatives.
• Analyze People & Culture metrics to inform strategic decisions.
• Maintain compliance documentation related to HR programs and initiatives.
• Work with internal partners such as Benefits & Wellness, Learning & Development, and Compensation to provide integrated support.
• Perform additional HR-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of growing experience in Human Resources roles.
• Background in employee relations, engagement, recruitment, onboarding, or similar HR functions.
• Proficient in managing confidential employee data with professionalism.
• Experience with HR Information Systems (preferably Workday) and Microsoft Office tools.

Preferred Experience

• Involvement with employee relations investigations and documentation processes.
• Expertise in administering and analyzing employee engagement surveys.
• Experience supporting recruiting and onboarding operations.
• Background in fast-paced industries such as sports, entertainment, hospitality, or retail.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is desirable.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected category.