Human Resources Director

The Human Resources Director leads the people function for Las Vegas Motorsports Park and its operating brands. This role is responsible for all areas of HR, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, compensation, employee relations, performance management, training, safety, and compliance. This is a hands-on leadership role. The HR Director runs payroll in Paycom every cycle, supports managers through difficult employee conversations, and serves as a key advisor to the executive team on workforce planning, pay structure, and company culture. Our workforce includes instructors, mechanics, hospitality and sales staff, and corporate employees across four brands. The team includes full-time, part-time, salaried, and commission-based employees. This role requires someone who is comfortable managing that variety while keeping HR organized, consistent, and compliant with Nevada and federal employment law. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Strategy The HR Director serves as the senior HR advisor to the CEO, COO, and company leaders. This includes supporting workforce planning, organizational structure, compensation planning, and culture. This role also manages the annual HR calendar, including open enrollment, performance reviews, compensation reviews, and required training. Recruiting and Onboarding The HR Director manages full-cycle recruiting. This includes sourcing candidates, screening, structured interviews, offers, references, and background checks. The role works closely with hiring managers to create job descriptions, interview scorecards, and hiring plans. A key part of the role is building a bench of candidates for instructor and customer-facing positions, so the company is prepared for peak season. The HR Director also runs new-hire orientation and follows up with employees through 30, 60, and 90 day check-ins. Payroll, Benefits, and Compensation The HR Director runs weekly and bi-weekly payroll in Paycom. This role manages employee benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, voluntary short-term disability, accident and critical illness coverage, pet insurance, and the 401(k) plan with company match. The HR Director also owns annual renewals, open enrollment, and benefit vendor relationships. The HR Director maintains the company’s pay structure and PTO accrual model, works with Finance on labor cost forecasting, and reviews pay against Las Vegas hospitality and motorsports benchmarks each year. This role is also responsible for keeping employee classifications accurate and making sure overtime, meal and rest periods, and all rules follow Nevada law. Employee Relations and Performance The HR Director is the first point of contact for employee concerns, complaints, and investigations. The role is expected to document issues clearly, recommend appropriate action, and handle sensitive matters with sound judgment. The HR Director coaches managers through feedback conversations, progressive discipline, performance improvement plans, and terminations. This role also manages the annual performance review process and helps ensure development plans are followed through. The HR Director identifies training needs and either delivers training directly or finds the right outside resource. Training may include harassment prevention, leadership basics, customer service, and safety. Compliance, Safety, and Risk The HR Director keeps the company compliant with Nevada and federal employment laws, including NRS 608 and 613, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, USERRA, and I-9/E-Verify requirements. This role partners with Operations on OSHA compliance, workers’ compensation claims, return-to-work programs, and incident investigations. SpeedVegas is a high-speed environment, so safety must be taken seriously. The HR Director keeps the employee handbook current and aligned with how the business operates. This role also manages unemployment claims and separation paperwork. HR Systems, Reporting, and Process Improvement The HR Director owns Paycom as the company’s HR system of record. This includes system configuration, workflows, security, reporting, and integrations. Each month, the HR Director provides a people scorecard to the executive team, covering items such as headcount, turnover, time-to-fill, labor cost, PTO accrual liability, and training completion. The role is also responsible for improving HR and payroll processes by reducing paperwork, removing manual steps, and keeping employee records accurate, confidential, and compliant with retention rules. Other Responsibilities Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, responsibilities, and activities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Other duties may be assigned as the business grows. Flexibility, ownership, and a willingness to step in where needed are important. Las Vegas Motorsports Park, LLC and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience. Five or more years of progressive HR generalist experience, including hands‑on responsibility for payroll and benefits. Experience running payroll in Paycom or a comparable HRIS such as ADP, Paylocity, or UKG. Experience with tips, commissions, and multi‑entity payroll processing. Working knowledge of Nevada and federal employment law, including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, IRCA, OSHA, and basic ERISA requirements. Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft policies, investigation notes, and executive reports. Solid Excel or Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and basic formulas. Strong judgment and discretion with confidential information. Preferred Qualifications HR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification. HR experience in motorsports, hospitality, entertainment, or another high-volume, customer‑facing operation. Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred. Experience supporting multiple entities or brands under one parent company. Familiarity with workers’ compensation claims and OSHA recordkeeping. Pay and Benefits Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability 401k with match Voluntary benefits: Short-Term Disability/Accident Illness Pet Insurance PTO Company Description SPEEDVEGAS Motorsports Park, located just 15 minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, is a premier destination for exhilarating motorsports experiences. Guests can drive iconic supercars like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Porsche on a 1.3-mile racetrack with no speed limits, under the guidance of professional coaches. In addition to the racetrack, the park features the fastest outdoor go-kart track in Las Vegas and an off‑road Baja truck experience. Serving over 700,000 drivers, SPEEDVEGAS is a must‑visit attraction for tourists, car enthusiasts, and corporate groups. The facility also specializes in hosting corporate events and private functions, offering world‑class amenities and unforgettable experiences. #J-18808-Ljbffr