Human Resources Generalist | Highmark Stadium

Legends Global•Buffalo, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Legends Global is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their team at Highmark Stadium. This role involves partnering with the Human Resources Manager and operational managers on various HR initiatives. The position offers an opportunity to be part of the dynamic environment of live stadium events, supporting the new Highmark Stadium, home of the Buffalo Bills, which is the largest construction project in Western New York history. The role requires developing strong relationships with management, understanding operational knowledge to provide HR business partnership, and offering expert counsel to managers and employees on a wide range of employee-related issues, including performance management, discipline, career development, employee relations, policies, and labor laws. The Generalist will also assist in investigations, talent development, recruitment, and staffing support during event and non-event days. Availability to work non-traditional hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, is essential.

Requirements

1-3 years of experience in HR Administration, HRIS (UltiPro), or an LMS (Litmos).
Excel and SharePoint experience preferred.
Excellent social skills and time management.
Flexible, organized, and independent with the ability to know when to escalate issues.
Able to work independently and take initiative.
Ability to manage tasks and prioritize.
Project management experience preferred.
3-5 years of progressive human resources experience.
Extensive working knowledge of federal and state labor law including worker’s compensation, workplace safety, EEOC, NLRB and FLSA.
Superior computer skills including hands-on HRIS and ATS experience.
Must be comfortable presenting to small and large audiences.
Demonstrated ability to forge meaningful interpersonal relationships across functions, industries and in local communities.
Outstanding leadership skills with a high capacity for managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Proven ability to influence and gain credibility with all levels of employees and customers both internal and external.
Must possess excellent oral, written and listening communication skills and the ability to prioritize and execute in a deadline-oriented environment.
A strong commitment to delivering a high level of customer and client service with demonstrated initiative, leadership, and management skills.
Must be flexible to work extended hours due to business requirements including late nights, weekends and holidays.
Comfortable working in a matrix leadership environment.

Nice To Haves

2+ Years of people supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain purposeful relationships with management to ensure HR strategies, processes, and practices are implemented.
Provide expert counsel and coaching to managers and employees on all employee-related issues, including performance management, progressive discipline, career development, employee relations, policies, and employment/labor laws.
Proactively anticipate and address labor/employee relations issues, including conflict resolution.
Partner with the Manager of Human Resources to conduct investigations and prepare necessary documentation.
Assist in building organizational strength through talent identification, recruitment, and development.
Participate in the development and/or improvement of department goals, objectives, and processes.
Participate in the full life cycle recruitment, hiring, and staffing process.
Support staffing efforts during event and non-event days as needed.
Other duties as assigned.