Director of Human Resources - Texas Motor Speedway

Compass Group USA; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Time Off Plan

Holiday Time Off

Job summary

Levy, a leader in sports and entertainment hospitality, seeks an Area Director of Human Resources to lead the people strategy for Texas Motor Speedway and affiliated locations. You will partner with operational leaders to build strong teams, develop talent, and deliver HR solutions that support the business.

The role requires collaboration, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage HR across a fast-paced, event-driven landscape.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with leadership responsibility

Responsibilities

• Serve as strategic HR partner to senior operational leaders at Texas Motor Speedway and across locations.
• Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business priorities and growth.
• Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, and succession planning.
• Build relationships with location leadership and HR teams; provide coaching and support.
• Lead investigations, performance management, and conflict resolution as needed.
• Coach leaders to strengthen team effectiveness and engagement.
• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition to develop recruiting strategies for events.
• Support high-volume hiring for major events and peak periods.
• Identify high-potential teammates and create internal development opportunities.
• Drive engagement and retention; foster inclusive culture and collaboration.
• Ensure consistent HR policy execution across locations; monitor compliance.
• Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to propose proactive solutions.
• Support organizational change and new business initiatives as needed.
• Partner with L&D, Total Rewards, and other HR teams to deliver integrated people solutions.
• Lead and develop HR professionals across the assigned area.
• Maintain visible presence and travel to supported locations.

Skills

HR leadership

Employee relations

Talent management

Succession planning

Performance management

Leadership development

Communication

Business acumen

Influence decision making

Job description

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Director of Human Resources - Texas Motor Speedway

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About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.

Job Summary

As the Area Director of Human Resources, you will lead the people strategy for Texas Motor Speedway while providing HR leadership and support across an assigned portfolio of Levy locations. This role is a key strategic partner to operational leadership, responsible for building strong teams, developing talent, driving engagement, and delivering HR solutions that support both our people and our business.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward-thinking HR leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and understands the unique demands of sports, entertainment, hospitality, and event-driven operations. You will have the opportunity to influence leaders, develop HR talent, strengthen our culture, and help shape the team member experience across multiple locations.

This position will require 20% travel.

Detailed Responsibilities

Serve as a strategic HR partner to senior operational leaders at Texas Motor Speedway and across assigned locations.

Develop and execute HR strategies aligned with business priorities, operational goals, and organizational growth.

Partner with leaders on workforce planning, organizational design, succession planning, talent development, and retention.

Build strong relationships with location leadership and HR teams, providing coaching, guidance, and hands-on support.

Lead and support complex employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution.

Coach leaders to strengthen their effectiveness in managing, engaging, and developing their teams.

Partner with Talent Acquisition and hiring leaders to develop recruiting strategies and build strong internal and external talent pipelines.

Support workforce planning and high-volume hiring strategies for major events, peak periods, and seasonal business needs.

Identify high-potential team members and create development opportunities that support internal mobility and succession planning.

Drive team member engagement and retention strategies while helping create an inclusive, collaborative, and high-performing culture.

Ensure consistent execution of HR policies, programs, procedures, and employment practices across assigned locations.

Maintain knowledge of applicable employment laws and partner with leadership to ensure compliance and mitigate organizational risk.

Analyze HR metrics and workforce trends to identify opportunities and develop proactive solutions.

Support organizational change, business transitions, and new business initiatives as needed.

Partner with Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Total Rewards, and other HR teams to deliver integrated people solutions.

Lead, coach, and develop HR professionals across the assigned area.

Maintain a visible presence within the business and travel to supported locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

5+ years of progressive Human Resources experience with demonstrated leadership responsibility.

Multi-unit or multi-location HR leadership experience strongly preferred.

Experience within sports and entertainment, hospitality, food and beverage, retail, or another high-volume, fast-paced environment preferred.

Demonstrated success partnering with senior operational leaders and influencing business decisions.

Strong experience in employee relations, talent management, succession planning, performance management, and leadership development.

Proven ability to coach and develop both operational leaders and HR professionals.

Strong business acumen with the ability to connect people strategies to operational and financial objectives.

Excellent communication, relationship-building, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Ability to navigate competing priorities and remain agile in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.

Strong judgment and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters professionally.

Ability to travel throughout the assigned area based on business needs.

At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Time Off Plan
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.