People & Culture Business Partner

This is a Full Time Job

People & Culture, Business Partner Business Operations Player 15 Group & PHX Arena

Phoenix, AZ

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and PHX Arena.

Would you like to win championships and build sustained success? Player 15 Group is looking for a collaborative individual who is committed to pursuing excellence and being a part of crafting memorable experiences.

Guided by the Player 15 Group Core Values and Principles, the People and Culture (HR) Business Partner acts as a facilitator, educator, coach and proactive partner. This role will be deeply embedded in our business, tasked with influencing decisions, driving performance, and acting as a steward to amplify our People First culture. This is an individual contributor role and reports to the Senior People and Culture Business Partner with focus areas in team member engagement, workforce planning, change management and coaching for impact.

What You Will Do:

Strategic Partnership
• Collaborate with the Senior Business Partner, People and Culture, to assess organizational strengths and implement structural enhancements to support both current and future strategic goals.
• Partners with Player 15 Group leadership to understand their business needs and provide value-added HR support that aligns with company principles and goals.
• Actively identify gaps, propose and implement changes necessary to cover risks.
• Understand staffing needs and work in partnership with business leaders to proactively address headcount

Engagement and Employee Relations
• Act as a single point of contact for Player 15 Group team members and
• Provide counsel and facilitate conflict resolution to address issues for both team members and people leaders in a manner consistent with company policies, principles, and legal considerations.
• Intake, investigate and resolve complex employee relations issues, including grievances.
• Strengthen morale and work relationships, increase team productivity, and improve retention through sensing and engagement activities.

Performance Development & Management
• Provide day-to-day coaching/ performance management guidance to leaders (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Act as a performance improvement driver and provoke positive changes in people management.
• Proactively and creatively communicate with team members on development and career enhancing initiatives.
• Manage the exit process including conducting exit interviews and analyzing data trends.

People Champion
• Function as a leader on the People and Culture team, role-modeling principles and driving agreed upon results.
• Demonstrate commitment to the process of continuous improvement through individual and team-focused goals and activities.
• Supports the People and Culture team in developing KPIs/ metrics/ analytics, and approach initiatives with a growth mindset.
• Analyzes trends and metrics in partnership with the People and Culture team to develop solutions, programs and policies.

What We Need from our Partner:
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, talent acquisition, organizational diagnosis, employee relations, inclusion, performance management, learning and development, and respective federal and state employment.
• Highly analytical with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Project Management skills, including strategic thinking, planning and organizing.
• Attention to detail and dedication to quality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, as well as presentation skills.
• Organizational savvy and relationship building capabilities.
• Outstanding customer service mindset, including an ability to serve, lead, and influence at all levels.
• Ability to build trust and maintain high levels of confidentiality.
• Self-starter with an ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Customer-centric employment background, like hospitality, retail, or sports/ entertainment industries.

Education and Experience:
• 7 years of Human Resources business partner, generalist or manager experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and/ or HR certification.
• Experience working with exempt and non-exempt team members.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to work on site - this is not a remote position.
• Available weekends, nights and holidays to accommodate event/ game/ concert schedules.

What You Can Expect:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to transit throughout our headquarters, arena and practice facilities for long periods of time.
• Local travel may be required for work-related events; some overnight travel may be required for training or development (<5%).
• Predominantly sedentary work – exerting up to 10 pounds of force.
• Must be able to initiate and carry a conversation via the phone and in person.
• Able to read, write & speak in English.

Wide range of full-time benefit options including:
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
• Life and Disability options
• Vacation, sick and leave time

Perks:
• Discounts at Team Store.
• Tickets are available for Phoenix Suns, Mercury and Valley Suns games, in addition to other local events and venues.

Visit our Culture page learn more about our culture and work environment.

The Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact our People & Culture Recruiting team at recruiting@suns.com

Equal Opportunity Employer

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