Director of HR Business Partnership

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

The Director – Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) will play a critical role in driving operational excellence by aligning HR strategies with business objectives with the operations teams of the Sphere venue and corporate functions in Las Vegas. The Director partners closely with business leaders to deliver scalable and creative HR solutions that drive efficiency, support employee performance, and enhance the overall employee experience. The Director will lead key initiatives across performance management, employee relations, compliance, and workforce analytics, while collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to streamline processes and ensure consistent, high-impact support throughout the employee lifecycle. As a business advisor and HR team mentor, this role is pivotal in fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance while supporting an outstanding guest experience at the Sphere.

What will you do?

• Foster cross-functional collaboration by cultivating strong relationships with all business leaders, ensuring HR initiatives support and enhance business priorities and strategic goals, process improvement, team effectiveness, and company culture.
• Practice proactive and progressive human resource management while prioritizing time-sensitive business needs and executing accordingly.
• Establish and enforce structured performance management practices that align with company values, clarify expectations, and strengthen organizational accountability.
• Support the development of operations teams (Productions, F&B, Security, Merchandise, Building Operations, etc.) and other business units in the delivery of outstanding customer experiences.
• Provide knowledgeable, interactive, and prompt counsel on complex employee relations issues, conflict resolution, organizational design/structure, and critical employee lifecycle moments to support a productive and sustainable high-performing workplace culture.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data by driving consistent follow-through, process adherence, and productivity through HR administrative support.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to embed innovation, efficiency, and simplification into core HR processes, proactively identifying and implementing improvements that elevate the employee experience.
• Partner with COEs in compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, communications, engagement, and learning & development to deliver seamless support across all phases of the employee lifecycle for designated business divisions.
• Leverage and activate HR data and analytics to uncover insights, inform decisions, and support ongoing business performance and workforce planning.
• Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of employment laws and internal policies, ensuring compliance and consistency across supported business areas.
• Mentor and coach HR colleagues, fostering accountability, capability building, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing across the HR team.

What do you need to succeed?

• 10 years of progressive human resources experiences in a director or similar leadership role.
• 5 years working in live entertainment and/or customer service focused industry as an HRBP supporting operations-based roles in a union environment.
• Deep knowledge of HR disciplines including performance management, labor relations, employee relations, talent development, compensation, compliance, and change management.
• Capable of influencing at all levels, building trust with stakeholders, and maintaining confidentiality.
• Adept at relationship-building, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to enhance operational efficiency through process optimization and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficient in leveraging data, metrics, and workforce trends to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, and empower subordinate employees in an inclusive environment.