HR Business Partner - Maryland

Live! Casino and Hotel Maryland•Hanover, MD

3d•$64,892 - $89,506•Onsite

About The Position

Why We Need Your Talents: The Human Resources Business Partner is responsible for providing strategic guidance, operational support, and expert consultation to leaders and team members across the organization. This role plays a critical part in aligning HR initiatives with business objectives by driving talent development, supporting workforce planning, and ensuring consistent application of policies, procedures, and best practices. Your ability to influence leadership decisions, manage complex employee relations matters, and champion a culture of engagement directly contributes to organizational performance and long‑term success. By serving as a trusted advisor, fostering strong cross‑departmental partnerships, and ensuring HR programs support both team member growth and business needs, you help reinforce Live! Casino & Hotel’s commitment to excellence in service and operations.

Requirements

Must be proficient with all Microsoft software products
Ability to: Analyze and interpret operation results.
Solve complex problems.
Perform assigned duties under pressure and in an interruptive environment
Flexible work schedule.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Initiative and resilience in dealing with the items above. They will also need to show judgment in escalating matters up the HR chain of command, when appropriate.
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Resource Management or related field; PHR or SPHR preferred. MS or MBA preferred.
Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience in human resources including generalist experience inclusive of staffing/recruitment, benefits administration, employee relations and training and development, or related field.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary license as mandated by the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency.
Casino is over 300,000 square feet and requires the ability and energy to move about it with a sense of urgency.
5% Standing
25% Walking
50% Keyboarding
70% Sitting
Use of going up and down 31 stairs multiple times per day and elevators
24/7 operation requiring extended hours and the ability and willingness to meet the team members’ schedules when handling matters scheduling, team member relations, and staffing.
Exposed to alcohol, cigarette and cigar smoke, bright lights, and loud noises.
You will work in an environment where smoking is allowed.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Kronos Workforce preferred.

Responsibilities

Adjusting HR strategies to respond to changing need
Identifying new business strategies
Identifying talent issues before they affect the business
Developing the next generation of leaders
Prioritizing across HR needs
Identifying critical HR metrics
Review and critique Performance Reviews for content, assist with ratings and help managers craft constructive feedback to team members.
Interview finalists for management roles for appropriate backgrounds to ensure capabilities are there.
Collaborate with the recruitment team to craft job descriptions and identify staffing requirements.
Assessing employee attitudes
Communicating organizational culture to team members
Communicating policies and procedures to team members
Ensuring HR programs are aligned with our company culture
Keeping the managers and team members updated on HR initiatives
Tracking trends in employee behavior
Attend appropriate pre-shift and departmental meetings to represent the company on philosophy and practices.
Coordinate, enter, and manage employee file information (electronic and hard copy).
Review exit interviews and summarize to assist management in Retention & Recognition strategies.
Investigate, respond to, and/or route payroll questions and disputes.
Managing conflict between team members
Investigate employee relations issues in order to coach management in appropriate disciplinary actions.
Responding to organizational changes
Managing competing and complex personalities in the organization
Resolving political problems in the execution of department objectives.
Review files to respond to Employment verification requests.
Quickly responding to complaints
Preparing for different situations
Quickly responding to line manager questions
Responding to team member needs
Responding to manager needs

Benefits

Comprehensive group health benefits for full-time and part-time Team Members and their eligible dependents.
Free Basic Life Insurance
Free Short Term & Long-Term Disability
Generous retirement savings options
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
On-site Wellness center for Team Members and eligible dependents (Maryland Property only)
Training and pathways for career growth
Robust Rewards & Recognition Programs
Annual Merit Based Pay Increases
Discretionary Performance Bonuses
Discretionary Service Bonuses
Free parking
Free food and discounted meals
Live! Hotel, Food & Beverage, and Entertainment Discounts