Director, Corporate Business Partner
Legends Global · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Strategic HR partner for senior leaders.
- Drive organizational effectiveness and change.
- Lead talent and performance management.
- Manage employee relations and risk.
- Champion culture, engagement, and DEI.
About the role
Director, Corporate Business Partner
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Senior Vice President of Human Resources
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
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!
THE ROLE
The Director, Corporate Business Partner partners with senior leaders across all corporate functions and provides strategic advice on a wide variety of areas to maximize organization effectiveness and performance. The Senior Director Human Resources provides expert recommendations, counsel, and coaching to senior leaders, managers, and employees on all employee related issues such as, but not limited to performance management, documentation, progressive discipline measures, career development, employee relations, policies and procedures, and all employment/labor laws. The person stepping into this role will proactively anticipate labor/employee relations issues and provide counsel to resolve them. The Senior Director Human Resources, Corporate plays a critical role in building organizational bench strength through strategic identification, recruitment, and development of high-potential talent.
Essential Functions
Strategic Partnership
- Act as a strategic advisor to executive and senior leadership teams.
- Translate business strategy into HR priorities and actionable initiatives.
- Lead workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning efforts.
- Use data, analytics, and business insights to influence decision-making.
Organizational Effectiveness & Change Management
- Drive and occasionally lead large-scale change initiatives, including restructures, integrations, and cultural transformation.
- Partner with leaders to improve organizational health, engagement, and performance.
- Coach senior leaders on leadership effectiveness and team development.
Talent & Performance Management
- Lead talent reviews, succession planning, and high-potential development strategies.
- Ensure effective performance management processes are implemented and maintained.
- Support leadership development and capability-building initiatives.
Employee Relations & Risk Management
- Provide guidance on complex employee relations matters.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws.
- Mitigate organizational risk while balancing business objectives and employee experience.
Culture & Engagement
- Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging initiatives.
- Lead employee engagement survey processes and action planning.
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, the candidate must be able to perform each essential duty above at the highest levels. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education And/or Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year College or University or equivalent education and work experience required.
- The ideal candidate has a minimum of 7 years’ human resources experience, preferably in a high-volume environment.
- Experience in a union work environment preferred, but not required.
- Experience managing and developing a team of HR direct reports.
Skills And Abilities
- Excellent communication skills; effectively influence others.
- Ability to make decisions quickly, and a high level of maturity.
- Employee relations experience, including conducting investigations and resolving grievances.
- Outstanding leadership skills with a high capacity for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Influencing and gaining credibility with all levels of employees, management, union representatives and clients.
- Detail-oriented and extremely organized with the ability to learn new programs and procedures quickly.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, business acumen, organizational savvy.
- Sensitivity dealing with confidential information.
- High energy, with a focus on details.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including nights, weekends and holidays.
Compensation
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience, and a generous benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid vacation, and 401k plan.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Location: Remote Opportunity!
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.
Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Key skills/competency
- Human Resources Strategy
- Organizational Effectiveness
- Change Management
- Talent Management
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Risk Management
- Leadership Development
- HR Business Partner
- Workforce Planning
Skills & topics
- Director of HR
- Corporate HR
- Business Partner
- Human Resources
- Strategic HR
- Talent Management
- Employee Relations
- Change Management
- HR Leadership
- Remote HR
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight experience in strategic HR partnership, change management, talent development, and employee relations relevant to Legends Global's industry.
- Craft a compelling cover letter: Express your understanding of Legends Global's culture and how your skills align with the Director, Corporate Business Partner role.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Be ready to discuss your experience in leading HR initiatives, managing complex employee relations, and influencing senior leadership.
- Showcase leadership and strategic thinking: Emphasize your ability to translate business strategy into HR priorities and drive organizational effectiveness.
- Research Legends Global: Understand their mission, values, and commitment to building an inclusive and winning culture.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for a Director, Corporate Business Partner at Legends Global?
- The Director, Corporate Business Partner at Legends Global acts as a strategic advisor to senior leaders, focusing on organizational effectiveness, change management, talent and performance management, employee relations, and risk management. They translate business strategy into HR priorities and drive initiatives to maximize organizational performance.
- What qualifications are needed for the Director, Corporate Business Partner position at Legends Global?
- A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience is required, along with a minimum of 7 years of human resources experience, ideally in a high-volume environment. Experience in union environments and managing HR teams is preferred. Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills are essential.
- Is the Director, Corporate Business Partner role at Legends Global remote?
- Yes, the job description explicitly states that this is a Remote Opportunity!
- What kind of employee relations experience is important for this role at Legends Global?
- Significant employee relations experience is crucial, including the ability to conduct investigations and resolve grievances. Proactively anticipating labor/employee relations issues and providing counsel to resolve them is a key aspect of this role.
- How does Legends Global foster its company culture?
- Legends Global emphasizes a culture of respect, ambitious thinking, collaboration, and bold action. They are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can be authentic, make an impact, and grow their career, believing that winning is a result of a unified team effort.
- What kind of impact can a Director, Corporate Business Partner have at Legends Global?
- This role has a significant impact by partnering with senior leaders to maximize organizational effectiveness and performance. You will shape HR priorities, lead change initiatives, build organizational bench strength through talent development, and ensure compliance and risk mitigation.