HR Generalist

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist position will support the Director of Finance of Venue Management in all aspects of administrative functions including, but not limited to employee engagement, policies and procedures, performance management, training, recruiting, and on-boarding. 

This role pays an annual salary of $50,000-$60,000.  

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until December 19, 2025.

About the Venue

Santander Arena, located in downtown Reading, Pennsylvania, is a versatile venue that serves as the home arena for the Reading Royals, the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. The Santander Arena has hosted an array of live events including concerts, Disney on Ice, and other family friendly events attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors annually. 

Responsibilities

• Explain and provide information on employee benefits, advise on benefit needs, and help resolve benefit issues. 
• Assist with employee development and performance improvement plans. 
• Handle all administrative onboarding tasks including meeting with new hires to collect and review new hire paperwork, review benefits information, answer questions, and ensure an exceptional first-day experience. 
• Maintain employee records, track HR metrics, and produce reports utilizing the HRIS system. 
• Assist in administering health and welfare benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs. 
• Provide support and guidance to the HR Admin with the recruitment process.
• Assists with special Employee Relations, as directed by the GM.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years diversified HR experience.
• Specialized professional training a plus (PHR or SPHR preferred) 
• Knowledge of principles, procedures, legal compliance requirements, and best practices for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, conflict resolution and HRIS applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness. 
• Thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies. 
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing workflow demands. 
• Ability to meet deadlines while working in a fast paced and demanding work environment. 
• Must be detailed oriented, organized, able to work independently, and able to prioritize work effectively. 
• Ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity and exercise sound judgement. 
• Knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems. 

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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