Director, Human Resources - Highmark Stadium

POSITION: Director of Human Resources                  
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources           
REPORTS TO: Regional Director, Human Resources        
FLSA STATUS:  Exempt           

 

LEGENDS & ASM GLOBAL

Two powerhouse companies have joined forces to redefine excellence in sports, entertainment, and live events. Together, we combine unmatched expertise with a global reach, offering end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event booking to revenue strategy and hospitality.

Legends brings a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Global Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise, and Attractions, working with top-tier clients to deliver exceptional experiences.

ASM Global, the world leader in venue management and live event production, oversees 350+ iconic venues stadiums, arenas, conventions centers and theaters.

Our organization is committed to building an inclusive, innovative environment where differences drive solutions that benefit our team members, guests, and partners. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and accountability, we create a workplace where everyone can succeed. Are you ready to be part of the team that is transforming live entertainment? Join us to make legends happen!

THE ROLE

The Director of Human Resources is a critical position linking our people & talent strategies with business success.  This highly visible HR leadership role is responsible for all human resources activities for Legends at Highmark Stadium. 

The HR Director partners with leaders across their respective venues and provides strategic advice on a wide variety of areas to maximize organizational performance and to cultivate Legends culture. He/she provides expert recommendations, counsel, and coaching to senior leaders, managers, and employees (union and non-union) on all HR matters including but not limited to areas of performance management, employee relations, HR policies and procedures, training & development, employee engagement, and staffing & recruitment. He/she will proactively anticipate labor/employee relations issues and provide timely and appropriate counsel to resolve them. The HR Director is also responsible for building bench strength in the organization through the identification, recruitment, and development of top talent. 

This role is responsible for partnering with the Regional HR Director in driving critical organizational change, cultivating Legends unique organizational culture and implementing Legends people strategy and initiatives across his/her area of responsibility. This role will manage a team of local venue HR professionals and ensure continued growth and development for his/her direct and indirect reports. 

ESSENTIAL DUTES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Strategy 

• Partner with Regional HR Director to drive Legends People Strategy and deliver sustainable HR solutions and programs that support continued organizational growth. 
• Drive Employee Engagement strategies. Create and implement plans to improve employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention. 

Serve as Business Partner 

• Act as a constant conduit for communication between key leaders. Demonstrate depth of knowledge in functional HR areas: employee relations, compensation & benefits, training and development, workforce planning, strategic staffing/recruitment and apply that knowledge to lead others towards successful solutions. 

Employee Relations 

• Establish and maintain positive employee relations strategies that support the business objectives, while creating an environment of trust and engagement. Ensure appropriate polices and processes are in place to meet all legal obligations (company, local, state, and federal), minimize organizational risk, and provide a safe and secure work environment for employees.  Ensure proper preparation of information requested, or required, for compliance with all state and federal laws. 

Talent Management- Acquire, Develop and Maximize talent 

• Be visible and focused on external recruitment balancing short term and long-term talent planning, on-boarding and diversifying talent levels. 
• Partner with General Manager to ensure proper onboarding of all seasonal staff. 
• Identify strategic positions and ensure talent action plans are in place at all times (balancing both internal succession planning, external recruiting practices, bench strength assessment). 
• Partner with Talent Acquisition Director to constantly challenge innovation around the talent pipeline (where to source the best talent, how to attract them to Legends).