Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Ellis Island Casino; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

Vision

Short-term Disability

Combo plan

Paid time off

Voluntary life

401(k) with match

Job summary

Ellis Island Casino is seeking a Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to act as a strategic advisor to senior leaders across gaming, hospitality, F&B, and digital ventures. The role focuses on shaping people strategy, driving workforce planning, and building an inclusive, high-performance culture aligned with Ellis Island values.

The HRBP will lead cross-functional talent solutions, partner with learning and development, and ensure regulatory compliance across jurisdictions, while supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive HR experience, with 3+ years in HRBP or Senior Generalist roles across multiple sectors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultative partner to department leaders, aligning HR strategies with business goals.
• Translate vision into talent strategies for gaming, hospitality, F&B, and digital units.
• Lead workforce planning and change management during expansion or transformation.
• Design leadership development and internal mobility frameworks to support retention and growth.

Skills

HR Strategy

Employee Relations

Talent Management

Workforce Planning

Cross-functional

DEIB Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in HR/Business

PHR/SHRM-CP preferred

Job description

Description

Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP)

Category:

Human Resources

Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Corporate Director of Human Resources

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior leaders across our multifaceted operations including casino gaming, hospitality, food & beverage, and emerging digital ventures. The HRBP will play a critical role in shaping our people strategy, enabling high-performance teams, and fostering a culture that is agile, inclusive, and aligned with our brand values. Acting as both a thought partner and executional leader, the HRBP will collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement integrated talent solutions, lead workforce planning initiatives, and drive organizational effectiveness across a 24/7 guest-centric environment.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Basic Life Insurance (included with the dental plan)
• Vision
• Short-term Disability
• Combo plan covering accidents, hospitalizations, and critical illnesses
• Paid time off
• Voluntary life insurance
• Eligibility to participate in a 401(k)-retirement plan with company match (after 6 months of successful employment)

Location

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Las Vegas, NV. Candidates must be able to reliably commute or be prepared to relocate prior to their start date. Regular local travel between business units and properties is required.

Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Organizational Effectiveness

• Serve as a consultative partner to department leaders, aligning HR strategies with business goals, market dynamics, and evolving operational needs.
• Translate organizational vision into actionable talent strategies that drive results across gaming, hospitality, F&B, and digital business units.
• Support organizational redesign, workforce planning, and change management initiatives during periods of expansion, innovation, or transformation.

Talent Strategy & Workforce Development

• Lead strategic workforce planning in collaboration with department leaders, ensuring readiness of talent pipelines to meet future demands.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend upskilling/reskilling programs to enhance workforce agility, digital fluency, and guest service excellence.
• Lead succession planning efforts, identifying and developing high-potential talent for key leadership and operational roles.
• Partner with learning and development teams to build leadership development and internal mobility frameworks that support long-term retention and growth.

Culture, Engagement & DEIB Leadership

• Be a cultural steward who actively shapes a purpose-driven, inclusive, and high-performance workplace aligned with Ellis Island values.
• Design and implement strategies that strengthen team member engagement, safety, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Drive enterprise-wide DEIB initiatives, ensuring equity in policy, practice, and opportunity across all departments.

Employee Relations & Risk Mitigation

• Act as a senior advisor on complex employee relations issues, providing solutions that balance business needs, legal compliance, and ethical standards.
• Conduct and guide investigations, resolve workplace conflicts, and ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Collaborate with Legal, Compliance, and Security teams to mitigate risk and maintain a safe, respectful, and lawful workplace.

Performance Management, Compensation & Rewards Strategy

• Partner with leadership to embed a performance-driven culture with clear accountability, coaching, and continuous feedback mechanisms.
• Support the design and communication of equitable compensation structures and benefits strategies that attract and retain top talent.
• Leverage performance data to calibrate reward systems and align team member outcomes with business objectives.

Data-Driven Decision Making & Technology Optimization

• Use people analytics to deliver insights on turnover, engagement, workforce trends, and organizational health metrics.
• Guide HRIS optimization efforts to improve data integrity, self-service capabilities, and HR operational efficiency.
• Champion HR tech adoption that enhances talent management, compliance tracking, and real-time decision-making.
• Ensure data integrity and confidentiality across all HR systems and practices.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key member of HR leadership, helping shape enterprise-level HR initiatives and priorities.
• Act as a thought partner to department heads and senior leadership on all people-related decisions and initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional leadership teams to ensure people strategies are deeply integrated into business planning.
• Assist the Corporate Director of Human Resources in mentoring and coaching HR team members, promoting a collaborative and future-ready HR function.

Skills / Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required; a combination of education and significant relevant experience may be considered.
• HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) is preferred.
• At least 7 years of progressive Human Resources experience, with at least 3 years in an HRBP, HR Strategist, or Senior Generalist role, ideally spanning multiple sectors such as gaming, hospitality, and digital/technology.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute across all core HR functions, including operations, compliance, employee relations, talent acquisition, performance management, and organizational development.
• Demonstrated success as a strategic HR advisor in complex, fast-paced, multi-unit organizations.
• Experience supporting gaming, hospitality, food & beverage, and digital or technical talent in fast-evolving work environments.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and collaborate with senior stakeholders across diverse functions and business models.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Deep knowledge of Nevada labor laws, employment standards, and gaming industry compliance requirements.
• Strong proficiency with HRIS platforms, data analysis, and HR reporting; able to use workforce metrics to inform decisions.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling confidential information.
• Must have flexibility to support a 24/7 operation as needed.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, in compliance with gaming and hospitality regulatory standards.
• Must be local to Las Vegas, NV, or open to relocation.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid Nevada Gaming Registration Card.
• Must be able to submit to and pass a background check and drug test.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time throughout the casino and property.
• Must be able to move throughout all areas of the property, including back-of-house and public areas.
• Use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and radios as needed.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and varying temperature conditions.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 25 pounds as necessary.

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions required for this position. Duties and/or responsibilities may be subject to revision to meet business needs.

Core Values

• Service - Personalized, warm, and consistent exceptional customer service.
• Value - Committed to deliver quality products for affordable prices.
• Growth - Promote personal development and professional growth for all team members.
• Family - Foster a family-like environment with guests and team members alike.
• Passion - Work with passion and enthusiasm every day.

Position Requirements

About the Organization Ellis Island Casino, Hotel & Brewery, our 16 Village Pub locations, Mt Charleston Lodge, and our sister companies, Marker Trax and KOIN, are committed to providing the best goods and services to our guests and clients. Our casino and food and beverage locations are home to some of Las Vegas's most recognized food, beverages, hospitality, and entertainment! Not only do we serve the highest quality food, but we've been voted the #1 Best Microbrewery of Las Vegas and have the #1 Best Karaoke of Las Vegas. Marker Trax is a patented casino advance line system that provides technology solutions to casinos to make the gaming experience more convenient and accessible to players. KOIN offers a full-service financial wallet and integrated payment solution, and aims to provide a convenient, secure and flexible payment solution for both consumers and businesses.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.