Director, People and Culture

COMPANY:

A sports and entertainment company located in the Southeast US.

REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS:

This position will report directly to ­­­­the Chief People Officer.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

The individual who occupies this strategic leadership role is responsible for overseeing comprehensive Human Resources functions while championing cultural inclusion and belonging initiatives. This position will drive the organization’s people strategy, fostering an inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, and retains diverse talent. This role combines traditional Human Resources responsibilities with a strong focus on cultural inclusion and belonging, fostering an inclusive environment that supports organizational growth, and employee wellbeing.
­­­­­Specific duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

• Develop and implement Human Resources strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee all Human Resources functions including recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Lead cultural inclusion and belonging, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Develop and implement programs to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Partner with leadership to embed DEI principles into all aspects of the organization.
• Manage complex employee relations issues and conduct investigations as needed.
• Develop policies and procedures to promote a positive work environment.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee-related matters.
• Develop strategies for attracting and retaining top talent.
• Implement succession planning and career development programs.
• Oversee performance management processes.
• Lead organizational change initiatives related to culture and Human Resources practices.
• Conduct organizational assessments and implement improvement strategies.
• Facilitate and administer workforce planning initiatives.
• Develop Human Resources metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform decision making.
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Eight or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including three or more years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Human Resources best practices and labor laws.
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to drive organizational change.
• Demonstrated experience in leading DEI initiatives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.  
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.
  
  

COMPENSATION:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience including a competitive base salary and competitive benefits package.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Gregory Lynn Tennant, Consultant
[email protected]
704.377.0362