Human Resources Manager (Pechanga Arena)

POSITION: Human Resources Manager
DEPARTMENT: Executive 
REPORTS TO: General Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Salaried

LEGENDS GLOBAL 
Legends Global is the premier partner to the world's greatest live events, venues, and brands. We deliver a fully integrated solution of premium services that keeps our partners front and center through our white-label approach. Our network of 450 venues worldwide, hosting 20,000 events and entertaining 165 million guests each year, is powered by our depth of expertise and level of execution across every component — feasibility & consulting, owner’s representation, sales, partnerships, hospitality, merchandise, venue management, and content & booking — of world-class live events and venues. The Legends Global culture is one of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career. Winning is an everyday thing at Legends Global. We have the best team members who understand every win is earned when we come together as one unified team. Sound like a winning formula for you? Join us!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES 
Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Follows Legends Global Human Resources policies to ensure compliance with legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions. Maintains compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Administers various Human Resources plans, programs, and procedures for all facility personnel.
• Performs full-cycle recruitment activities including writing and placing job advertisements, recruiting, interviewing, and selecting employees to fill vacant positions.
• Plans and conducts new employee orientations and onboarding processes to ensure successful integration into the organization.
• Maintains accurate employee records including benefits participation, personnel transactions (hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations), and employee data required for government reporting.
• Administers payroll coordination for all venue employees on a bi-monthly basis and partners with corporate payroll to ensure accurate processing.
• Coordinates or conducts training for managers on interviewing, hiring practices, terminations, promotions, performance management, safety, and harassment prevention.
• Coordinates or conducts employee training including Legends Global Customer Service Training programs.
• Advises management on the appropriate resolution of employee relations matters and escalates complex issues to corporate HR as needed.
• Responds to employee and management inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and programs.
• Administers the Affirmative Action Plan and supports compliance reporting requirements.
• Administers performance management and salary administration programs.
• Administers benefits programs including life, health, dental, disability insurance, retirement plans, vacation, sick leave, leaves of absence, and employee assistance programs.
• Supports the administration of union collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and ensures compliance with all terms and conditions of applicable labor agreements.
• Partners with venue leadership and union representatives to address labor-related matters, ensuring effective communication and adherence to union contract requirements.
• Maintains familiarity with union work rules, event staffing practices, and labor-related compliance within a venue or live events environment.
• Investigates workplace accidents and prepares required reports for insurance carriers.
• Prepares employee separation documentation and conducts exit interviews to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with all Legends Global policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty with energy and enthusiasm. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Education and/or Experience
•    Bachelor's Degree (BA) from four-year college or university
•    3+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and supporting the administration of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with labor relations, union work rules, and coordinating with union representatives in an operational setting is a plus.
• Experience supporting HR functions for large, event-based, or hourly workforces preferred.
• Experience administering benefit programs.
• Workday experience highly preferred.
• Combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Skills and Abilities 
•    Solid knowledge of principles and practices of HR administration.
•   Familiarity with COBRA, ERISA, FMLA and related state and federal regulations required.

•  Working knowledge of union environments and collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), including interpreting contract language and ensuring compliance with union work rules.

•    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
•    Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills are essential.
•    Professional appearance and attitude are essential.
•    Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
•    Workday recruiting experience or equivalent highly preferred including generating job requisitions, background checks, offer letters, onboarding, etc.
•    HR certification preferred.

COMPENSATION
This role offers a base salary range of $80,000–$90,000, plus performance-based incentives, and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and a 401(k) plan. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: On-site – Pechanga Arena – San Diego, CA. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

NOTE:
The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this 
document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. 

Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.