Human Resources Generalist

Legends Global•Brooklyn, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at Barclays Center! Congratulations on taking the first step toward embarking on an exciting new adventure at Barclays Center! At Barclays Center, every unforgettable fan experience begins with an exceptional team. As a Human Resources Generalist, you'll play a key role in attracting, developing, and supporting the talented employees who bring world-class sports and entertainment to life. This is more than an HR position—it's an opportunity to influence culture, build strong partnerships, and help create an inclusive, engaging workplace where employees thrive. If you're passionate about people, enjoy solving challenges, and excel in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience.
Highly experienced in supporting employee relations, recruiting, leave administration, and compliance.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
Strong judgment, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential information.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable working flexible hours as business needs require.
Knowledge of federal, state and local employee laws and regulations.
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
Employment Law & Compliance
HRIS & Workforce Management Systems (Workday preferred)
Payroll & Leave Administration
Organizational & Project Management
Communication & Presentation Skills
Relationship Building & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Critical Thinking & Continuous Improvement
Customer Service Mindset
Microsoft Office Suite, Acrobat proficiency.
Ability to read, listen and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to alternate sitting, standing and walking for period of time throughout the workday.
Ability to access and accurately input information using a moderately complex computer system.
Excellent verbal, written, listening and public relations skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in unionized environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders to provide day-to-day HR guidance, coaching, and employee relations support.
Administer HR policies, programs, and practices while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
Leads and supports the full-cycle recruitment process, including sourcing, interviewing, hiring events, onboarding, and workforce planning.
Facilitate new hire orientation and coordinate employee learning and development initiatives.
Support employee engagement, recognition, communication, and retention programs.
Manage leave administration, workers' compensation, unemployment claims, and safety-related processes.
Maintain employee records, I-9 compliance, background checks, and HRIS data integrity.
Support payroll processes for union and non-union employees, including time-off administration and contractual changes.
Identify opportunities to improve HR processes, programs, and operational efficiencies.
Partner across departments to foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing workplace culture.
Participate in arena events and maintain a visible HR presence to support employees.
Develops and manages HR budget.
Provide other human resources services as needed.