HR Business Partner

Knighted is a leader in gaming and entertainment, built on 30 years of experience and a people-first mindset. As the #1 player services provider, we're growing fast and raising the bar in every market we enter.

Our mission is simple: we win together.

We believe success comes from a team of leaders at every level-people who take pride in their craft, support each other, and bring their best every day. Gaming is our foundation, but our culture is our edge.

About the Role

Knighted is looking for an HR Business Partner (HRBP) to join our growing team. You'll be responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management across our multi-industry organization. We're looking for someone who can serve as a consultant to management on human resources-related issues, developing resources that bring HR solutions to match business needs.


You'll be focused primarily on employee relations, investigations, and talent planning, but will assess strategic organizational needs throughout the company. Our ideal candidate will drive change, building high-performing teams, and growing leadership capability and capacity aligned to the business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular meetings with respective business units
• Act as a single point of contact for the employees and managers in the business unit
• Analyze trends and metrics in partnership with the HR group to develop solutions, programs, and policies
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partner with the legal department as needed/required
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation. Manage complex and difficult HR projects cross-functionally
• Provide guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning, and succession planning
• Identify training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
• Act as the performance improvement driver and provoke positive changes in people management
• Challenge the organizational structure of the internal client and propose changes
• Develop and mentor other HR team members
• Research internal and external best practices

Experience & Skills

• 5+ years of related experience
• Degree in human resources, business administration, a related field, or equivalent experience
• Broad business knowledge across fields such as accounting, marketing, business administration, and finance

Qualities & Preferences

• Strong business acumen with the ability to align HR strategy to organizational goals
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with management and employees at all levels
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable HR solutions
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across multiple modes including face-to-face, email, phone, and written documentation
• Ability to manage complex, sensitive employee relations matters with objectivity and discretion
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with a sense of urgency and a commitment to delivering results

Benefits

• Free medical benefits, with options for upgraded coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• Flexible paid time off
• Commuter benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Perks program with discounts on local gyms, restaurants, concerts, and more.

Knighted is a proud equal opportunity employer and all employees and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Knighted Ventures and similar organizations are regulated by the California Gambling Control Commission, ensuring compliance with state gaming regulations.

Knighted provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Knighted will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Knighted is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act/.

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