Director of People & Culture | Full-Time | Acrisure Arena

Oak View Group•Palm Desert, CA

13d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Oak View Group Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. Overview The Director of People & Culture 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 the AHL team and arena. This role will pay an annual salary of $110,000 to $120,000 and is bonus eligible. Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays). This position will remain open until June 5, 2026.

Requirements

5-7 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.
Strong expertise in human resources management, leadership development and employee engagement and retention.
Exhibited strong attention to detail, compassion, and assertiveness.
Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills (grammar/ spelling).
Ability to partner effectively with executives, department heads and teams to drive alignment and communication.
Ability to successfully self-manage and work autonomously.
Passion for achieving team goals and supporting other individuals and groups.
Proven ability to lead and inspire teams, driving a position organizational culture.
Strong working knowledge of California labor law and best practices.
Intermittent Travel (<10% travel): Trips will require some air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.

Nice To Haves

SHRM, SPHR or similar certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing and managing the employee experience lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding.
Driving performance management processes and supporting management in employee development.
Overseeing recruitment strategies to attract, hire and retain top talent.
Leading succession planning and leadership development programs.
Supporting team management by providing HR counsel, mediation, workshops, trainings, and best practices on issues such as non-performing employees and improving and developing employee skills.
Managing and resolving complex employee relations issues and conducting objective investigations when necessary.
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.
Leading organizational development and change management initiatives.
Researching, developing, writing, updating, communicating, and enforcing all company policies and procedural guidelines to meet organizational values.
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 that encourage team bonding, culture diffusion and ongoing organizational learning and development.
Serving as an extension of the OVG Corporate People & Culture team, advocating for consistent policies and practices and sharing insights and knowledge.
Leading, managing and developing the People & Culture team to effectively execute HR strategies, drive employee engagement, and foster a positive culture across the organization.
Monitoring federal, state, and local legal requirements and legislation; enforcing and adhering to requirements and training and advising management on needed actions.