Senior Director, HR Business Partner, OCSE

OC Sports & Entertainment•Anaheim, CA

24d•$175,000 - $205,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and influential Senior Director, Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), with a strong focus on compensation strategy and business alignment. In this key leadership role, you will serve as a primary HR advisor to senior executives, driving people strategies that fuel business performance, enhance culture, and promote equity across our diverse portfolio of sports and entertainment operations. This position sits within OC Sports & Entertainment (OCSE). You will play a critical role in supporting OCVIBE, OCSE’s flagship 100-acre mixed-use entertainment district currently under development in Anaheim’s Platinum Triangle. While this role partners across all Enterprise HR Centers of Excellence (COE), it has a critical alignment with the Enterprise Total Rewards team, ensuring compensation strategies that are competitive, scalable, and aligned with the unique dynamics of our industry. The successful candidate will be a proactive business partner, trusted counselor, and strategic integrator who brings data-driven insights to the people side of business.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; Master’s or MBA preferred
10+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 5 years in a senior HRBP role supporting executives or business units
Strong understanding of compensation design, market benchmarking, internal equity, and performance-based rewards strategies
Experience working with or within Total Rewards functions; ability to translate compensation philosophy into practical business guidance
Excellent coaching, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence without authority
Demonstrated success in driving change, improving organizational effectiveness, and integrating people strategies in complex environments
Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday), compensation platforms (e.g., Radford), and data analysis tools
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Education - Bachelor's Degree Experience Required - 10+ Year

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in real estate development, entertainment, retail, hospitality, or fast-paced, high-profile organizations is preferred
CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) or equivalent compensation certification is a plus
Comfortable balancing long-term strategy with immediate tactical needs in a dynamic, brand-driven organization

Responsibilities

Strategic HR Business Partnering Serve as a strategic thought partner to senior OCSE leaders, aligning people strategies with business objectives
Advise on organizational design, team structure, talent strategy, and workforce planning to support growth, agility, and operational success
Translate business needs into targeted HR solutions by working closely with the enterprise COE across compensation, talent, learning, and DEI
Actively consult with leaders on talent deployment, succession planning, capability gaps, and change management needs
Use data, analytics, and industry insights to influence decisions around organizational health, performance, and engagement
Partner with leadership to drive culture initiatives and ensure that the organization’s values and behaviors are modeled at every level
Compensation Strategy & Total Rewards Partnership Collaborate with the Enterprise Total Rewards team to shape the design and delivery of compensation programs, including base pay, incentives, and pay-for-performance strategies, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market trends
Serve as a strategic thought partner to OCSE business leaders by providing insights and context to support compensation recommendations that are in line with budget and reflect both internal equity and functional priorities
Provide consultation on compensation, including offer competitiveness, promotions, retention strategies, and job evaluations within OSCE business units, escalating complex or enterprise-impacting issues to Enterprise Total Rewards as needed
Lead the local communication efforts with people leaders to reinforce understanding of our compensation philosophy, pay practices, performance alignment within OCSE business units, and in coordination with Enterprise Total Rewards
People Leadership & Cross-Functional Influence Coach and guide senior leaders at OCSE in people leadership, including feedback, development, recognition, and organizational effectiveness
Serve as a bridge between local business needs and Enterprise HR program execution, ensuring seamless delivery of key people initiatives (e.g., performance reviews, talent reviews, compensation cycles)
Collaborate with Employee Relations, Legal, and People Ops on sensitive matters, ensuring consistent and values-based resolution
Influence enterprise-level HR initiatives by representing business unit needs and contributing to cross-functional working groups and strategic planning