Human Resources Business Partner

Churchill-Downs-Inc; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Derby City Gaming & Hotel is seeking an Human Resources Business Partner to oversee HR programs and recruit across all departments. You will partner with business leaders to address HR needs, implement policies, and drive workforce development in a fast-paced environment.

The role focuses on recruiting strategy, onboarding improvements, and data-driven staffing metrics, ensuring compliance with HR laws while supporting diverse, high-performing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in HR, Business or related field.
• 3–5 years of recruiting experience across all levels of an organization.
• Experience creating and executing diverse pipeline strategies and recruiting plans.
• Valid Racing License is required/preferred per job posting.

Responsibilities

• Develop recruiting strategy for the entire organization in coordination with department leaders.
• Oversee HR functions across all departments including employee relations, onboarding, policies, and compliance.
• Analyze talent acquisition data to improve diversity and workforce planning.
• Create and supervise job postings to ensure consistent employer branding.
• Advise business units on recruitment structure, hiring, and onboarding.
• Manage recruiting platforms and ATS; stay current on sourcing methods.

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Time management

Urgency-driven

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Recruiting software

Job description

Career Opportunities: Human Resources Business Partner (5382)

Requisition ID5382-Posted10/26/2026-Derby City Gaming, LLC-Human Resources-Derby City Gaming-KY Derby City Poplar Level

Derby City Gaming & Hotel boasts nearly 1,300 of the latest games, a grab-n-go restaurant, Oliver’s Chophouse & Bourbon Bar, a Kentucky Derby-themed hotel, and live music! The newly expanded Derby City Gaming & Hotel was voted one of the “Best Places to Work in Greater Louisville” by Louisville Business First

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Business partner oversees various HR programs, processes, and projects across assigned business units. The HRBP will focus heavily on recruiting across all departments and partner with business operations leaders to fully understand business issues and how HR can best support achieving results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• In coordination with the department leaders, participate in the development of recruiting strategy for the entire organization.
• Overall responsibility for all HR functions for all departments, including employee relations, recruiting, selection and onboarding, implementation and administration of human resources programs and employment policies, personnel record-keeping, workforce development, and compliance with HR laws and regulations.
• Analyze talent acquisition processes and data to determine resources needed to recruit a more diverse workforce and support the Company’s cultural goals.
• Develop, create, and oversee job posting content to ensure a consistent message is marketed to potential candidates.
• Advise and support business units on recruiting structure, hiring, and onboarding.
• Manage internet recruiting sites and recruiting systems, including ATS, while keeping current on recruiting resources to recommend other options for obtaining qualified candidates.
• Provide ongoing staffing and turnover metrics to Senior Management.
• Plans and manages community outreach to build our pipelines of talent, including building relationships with key community leaders.
• Organize and attend on-site recruiting events at local colleges and other establishments as needed.
• Work with vendors such as LinkedIn, Casino Careers, and Indeed on their integration into our recruiting process.
• Maintain and update onboarding processes for each business unit as needed.
• Administrative duties may include assisting hiring managers with scheduling interviews and other duties as assigned.
• Acts as liaison between team members and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices, and regulations.
• Resolves routine team member relations issues and complaints. Refers difficult or very complex issues to the Sr. HR Director as needed.
• Keeps management advised of potential problem areas and recommends/implements solutions as appropriate.
• Assists team members and managers regarding general issues pertaining to benefits, terminations, policy interpretation, and other HR products and deliverables.
• Assists with communicating changes to team members and conducting team member presentations.
• Participates in staff meetings and works to expand knowledge in all HR disciplines through on-the-job training, in-house training, self-study, and outside training as available.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning onboarding, employment, team member relations, and terminations.
• Conducts and analyzes exit interview data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action, continuous improvement, and increased retention rates.
• Manages the employment and onboarding process, including the following: posting and distribution of open positions, assists with writing and placing advertisements, facilitation of pre-employment background screening, and assistance with onboarding, new team member orientation, and designated training.
• Assists in evaluating reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, ideas, and procedures to improve the efficiency of the HR department and the services performed.
• Collaborate with other HR team members and leverage their expertise in delivering and implementing functional initiatives.
• Works as part of the HR Team to ensure excellence in service to our Team Members.
• Assists with Team Member Recognition programs and Team Member Events.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and integrity.
• Computer skills to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with recruiting technology a plus.
• An extremely high sense of urgency and ability to work in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
• The ability to independently manage multiple competing demands.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly responsive to both candidates and hiring managers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis on Human Resources, Business or related fields is preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience recruiting for all levels within an organization.
• Experience in creating and executing diverse pipeline strategies and recruiting plans
• Valid Racing License

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may he made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.