Vice President of Human Resources

PENN Entertainment•East Chicago, IN

About The Position

The Vice President of Human Resources will serve as a strategic partner and key member of the executive leadership team, overseeing all aspects of the talent strategy for the property. This role is responsible for leading the team member lifecycle from attraction through exit, including workforce strategy, talent management, engagement, labor relations, development, and compliance, in alignment with the property's values and business objectives. Responsible for directing the overall operations and staff of the HR department, including recruitment, training/development, performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, HRIS, HR administration, compensation, and benefit administration. Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives. Supports GM in driving HR/Business initiatives. Responsible for the strategic human resource planning and continuous improvement to provide the Company with the best people talent available and to position the Company as the employer of choice by being aware of policies, practices, and trends within the gaming and racing industries. Develops programs that enhance the performance of property team members relative to service initiatives and engagement planning. Ensures that scheduling is done effectively and efficiently, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction. Responsible for preparing, monitoring, and adhering to budgets and ensuring compliance with departmental budget initiatives. Reports budget concerns/deviations to the Executive Management / GM. Participates in the development of the property's strategic logics to include plans and programs as a strategic partner, but particularly from the perspective of the impact on people. Evaluates and advises on the impact of new programs/strategies and regulatory action as they impact the attraction, motivation, development, and retention of the people resources of the property Develops staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the property for positions of responsibility. Identifies appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the Company. Conducts and oversees effective, thorough,h and objective investigations in cases of grievances, harassment, employee concerns, or EEOC issues. Develops programs to allow the property to embrace applicants and employees of all ethnicity/backgrounds and enhance the development and performance of all employees. Establishes credibility throughout the property with management and the employees to be an effective listener and problem solver of people issues. Develops appropriate policies and programs for effective management of the people resources of the property. Included in this area, but not limited to, would be programs for employee relations, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee complaints, external education, and career development. Maintains current knowledge of HR policies, programs, laws and issues. Provides technical advice, knowledge, and support to others within and outside the human resources department. Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by the property's General Manager. Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise. Responsible for the overall achievement of the department's customer service goals. May also oversee Human Risk Management and Wardrobe departments. Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to Executive Management / GM. Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university is preferred.
Ten years of progressive experience in human resources, with at least three years’ experience at a senior/executive level, including recruitment, training, benefit administration, compensation, and employee/labor relations.
Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Must have experience working in a union environment and taken part in negotiations with the union, if applicable.
Strong analytical skill and accounting skills.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to research and gather data from internet and other sources, compile information, and prepare reports.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Extensive knowledge of principles, theories, and practice of human resources management.
Must be well organized and have strong communication skills.
Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in human resources, business or related field from an accredited four-year college or university preferred.
Prior experience in the gaming industry experience preferred.
PHR or SPHR professional designation preferred.
Prior experience in high volume recruiting, experience developing and leading HR teams with a business partner model and prior experience with property/company openings preferred.

Responsibilities

Overseeing all aspects of the talent strategy for the property.
Leading the team member lifecycle from attraction through exit, including workforce strategy, talent management, engagement, labor relations, development, and compliance, in alignment with the property's values and business objectives.
Directing the overall operations and staff of the HR department, including recruitment, training/development, performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, HRIS, HR administration, compensation, and benefit administration.
Developing, implementing, and managing operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
Supporting GM in driving HR/Business initiatives.
Strategic human resource planning and continuous improvement to provide the Company with the best people talent available and to position the Company as the employer of choice by being aware of policies, practices, and trends within the gaming and racing industries.
Developing programs that enhance the performance of property team members relative to service initiatives and engagement planning.
Ensuring that scheduling is done effectively and efficiently, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction.
Preparing, monitoring, and adhering to budgets and ensuring compliance with departmental budget initiatives.
Reporting budget concerns/deviations to the Executive Management / GM.
Participating in the development of the property's strategic logics to include plans and programs as a strategic partner, but particularly from the perspective of the impact on people.
Evaluating and advising on the impact of new programs/strategies and regulatory action as they impact the attraction, motivation, development, and retention of the people resources of the property
Developing staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the property for positions of responsibility.
Identifying appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the Company.
Conducting and overseeing effective, thorough,h and objective investigations in cases of grievances, harassment, employee concerns, or EEOC issues.
Developing programs to allow the property to embrace applicants and employees of all ethnicity/backgrounds and enhance the development and performance of all employees.
Establishing credibility throughout the property with management and the employees to be an effective listener and problem solver of people issues.
Developing appropriate policies and programs for effective management of the people resources of the property. Included in this area, but not limited to, would be programs for employee relations, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee complaints, external education, and career development.
Maintaining current knowledge of HR policies, programs, laws and issues.
Providing technical advice, knowledge, and support to others within and outside the human resources department.
Accomplishing all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by the property's General Manager.
Enthusiastically supporting, actively promoting, and demonstrating superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
Ensuring customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise.
Responsible for the overall achievement of the department's customer service goals.
May also oversee Human Risk Management and Wardrobe departments.
Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to Executive Management / GM.
Maintaining strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters.