Director of Human Resources

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

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The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:   

• Responsible for assisting in directing the operations and staff of the HR department. Develops, implements and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives.
• Serves as strategic business partner to various client groups. Understands the organizational structure for each department; develops and maintains knowledge of the business unit needs; and provides HR support to team members at all levels of the organization.  
• Develops and maintains productive, informative, and respectful relationships that support achievement of business focused results with assigned departments.
• Identifies and develops strategies for client groups with respect to turnover, recruitment, staff development, engagement, employee relations, guest service, compensation, benefits/wellness, and, performance management issues.
• Assists in preparing, monitoring and adhering to budgets and ensuring compliance to departmental budget initiatives. Reports budget concerns / deviations to the Executive Management / GM.
• 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 department customer service goals.
• Ensures that scheduling is done in an effective and efficient manner, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives and achieving guest satisfaction. Partners with the top HR leader in the monthly reconciliation, P&L review and approving departmental purchasing.
• Partners with Executives to determine the Human Resources department’s strategy and its needs.
• Analyzes property trends and metrics relative to engagement, turnover, staff development, etc. in partnership with HR team. Develops solutions, programs and policies, as necessary, relating to turnover, recruitment, engagement, leadership opportunities; Reviews and benchmarks the internal and external environment to improve HR policies and initiatives.
• Develops reports and other key metrics; including but not limited to, the monthly HR Scorecard, Strategic Plan or other identified HR analytics.
• Conducts and oversees effective, thorough and objective investigations in cases of grievances, harassment, employee concerns or EEOC issues.
• Supports the internal and external recruitment efforts for the property to include, but not limited to: Managing Open Job Requisitions for Exempt roles
• Pre-screen potential candidates and build talent pool for all positions
• Developing sourcing strategies for open roles
• Manages and resolves employee and/or labor relations issues; handles grievances and arbitrations if applicable.
• Maintains current knowledge of HR policies, programs, laws and regulations.
• Provides performance management (coaching, counseling, career development, corrective action and terminations) guidance/counsel to client groups and their teams to ensure compliance with law, regulations, and internal policy/procedure.
• Creates and develops staff development programs and delivers results that corresponds with established goals. Analyzes results from programs and redirects as necessary for talent development purposes.
• Assists Executive leaders to identify Manager development opportunities and ensure they are able to meet current and future performance standards.
• Participates in the creation of the property Talent Review process and development plans for property leaders.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Participates in and provides human resources updates and feedback in property management meetings at various levels.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of assigned department’s jobs, organization structures, and compensation and operating practices relating to Human Resources.
• Monitors, evaluates, and develops strategies and practices to address potential areas of conflict among managers, employees, and departments.
• Provides guidance and counsel to management concerning corrective actions, performance reviews, and terminations, to ensure compliance with governmental laws and regulations and internal policies and procedures.
• 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.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) in human resources management or related field from four year college or university; ten years of progressive human resources experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Minimum of five years of human resources management.
• PHR or SPHR professional certification preferred.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word).
• Must have excellent organizational and communication skills.
• 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.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Five years progressively more challenging experience in a human resources or operations role is required; including, hiring, managing and separating employees.
• Demonstrated intermediate level of competence in the areas of leadership, collaborative and service orientation, organizational insight, strategic perspective, change management, diagnostic insight, broad HR knowledge, coaching and counseling collaboration, and influence.

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