Manager of Human Resources| UBS Arena

Oak View Group
Oak View Group (OVG) is the world's leading arena development, management, and hospitality company founded in 2015 by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff to disrupt business as usual. As the largest developer of sports and entertainment facilities in the world, OVG prioritizes the way we do business focusing on making long-term investments in our people and our planet. We focus on building a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive workplace. Each day our team members around the world and throughout our local communities work together to provide the greatest experience to our fans and partners.
We celebrate and support a strong, transparent, authentic and inclusive culture focused around four core values:

• We treat each other fairly and with respect.
• We act with integrity.
• We have an entrepreneurial spirit.
• We give back to our global community.

More information at OakViewGroup.com, and follow OVG on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Overview
The Manager of Human Resources, in partnership with OVG Corporate Human Resources, supports all business operations by managing the organization's HR administration, strategic planning, and execution. Overall, this position is responsible for executing and managing all recruiting, onboarding, offboarding, performance management, payroll, and general HR activities.
For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).
About the Venue
UBS Arena at Belmont Park is made for music and built for hockey. New York's newest premier entertainment and sports venue and home of the New York Islanders is developed in partnership with Oak View Group, the New York Islanders, and Jeff Wilpon. The state of the art arena opened in November 2021 and has welcomed numerous top artists including Harry Styles, Sebastian Maniscalco, Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, TWICE, Eagles, John Mayer, Kendrick Lamar and Post Malone. The venue delivers an unmatched live entertainment experience for guests including clear sightlines and premier acoustics.
UBS Arena is at the forefront of sustainability, being awarded LEED Green Building Certification in January 2023. The venue also achieved carbon neutrality for operations in Fall 2022 which made it the first arena to do so on the eastern United States seaboard. For more information on the venue's sustainability efforts, please visit UBSArena.com/sustainability.
Located on the historic grounds of Belmont Park, UBS Arena is located just 30 minutes by LIRR from Grand Central or Penn Station and is easily accessible from across the region via mass transit or car. To plan your trip, please visit UBSArena.com/plan-your-trip.
For additional information, please visit UBSArena.com or @UBSArena on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Responsibilities

• Managing all HR initiatives, strategies, systems, and tactics.
• Leading all company-wide recruiting and staffing practices including job description creation/postings, passive candidate sourcing, candidate review, interviewing, team interview scheduling, interview content/value identification and candidate selection.
• Onboarding and orientating all new hires to company systems, policies, general operating procedures, and culture.
• Managing employee offboarding including, executing exit interviews, accounts termination, etc.
• Managing Performance Management systems and supporting management in employee development.
• Supporting team management by providing HR counsel, mediation, workshops, training, and best practices on issues such as non-performing employees and improving and developing employee skills.
• Monitoring and updating company wage and salary structures/pay policies.
• Processing company payroll, including the administering of all compensation changes including bonuses, commissions, and raises.
• Maintaining and communicating company organizational chart and contact directory.
• Responsible for researching, developing, writing, updating, communicating, and enforcing all company policies and procedural guidelines to meet organizational values.
• Developing and recommending strategic benefit offerings, contribution strategies and employee information sessions geared at improving employee retention and satisfaction.
• Cultivating and monitoring company culture via multiple avenues, to support the attainment of the company's goals and promote employee satisfaction and retention.
• Planning and executing company events and meetings (both remote and in person) that encourage team bonding, culture diffusion and ongoing organizational learning and development.
• Monitoring federal, state, and local legal requirements and legislation; enforcing and adhering to requirements and training and advising management on needed actions.
• Participates in other duties and special projects as required.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five (5) years of proven experience in a Human Resources management role.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or other related field.
• Strong working knowledge in all Microsoft Office Products, with a focus on advanced/ expert level skills in Word and Excel.
• Exhibited strong attention to detail, compassion, and assertiveness.
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills (grammar/ spelling) including a comfort level with speaking to company executives and leaders.
• Ability to successfully self-manage and work autonomously.
• Passion for achieving team goals and supporting other individuals and groups.
• A team player with a strong client service focus
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, objectivity, confidentiality, good judgment, and professionalism when handling all HR related issues.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and attend numerous arena events to interact with full-time and part-time employees- this includes some weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building.

Experience:

• Human Resources Management: 5 years (Required)
• Performance Management: 3 years (Required)
• Recruiting: 3 years (Required)
• Employee Onboarding: 2 years (Required)
• Payroll Processing: 2 years (Required)

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference.
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
EEO
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.