Human Resources Director

Casino Fandango; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Casino Fandango in Carson City, NV seeks a Director of Human Resources to lead strategy, compliance, and culture. The role partners with executives to align people initiatives with business goals, oversees compensation, benefits, recruiting, and training, and ensures legal compliance across federal, state, and local laws.

The ideal candidate has 7–10 years HR leadership, SHRM certification preferred, and a proven track record in workforce planning, employee relations, and transformation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years progressive HR experience with leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, compliance, compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate HR strategies, policies, and programs aligned with company goals.
• Advise senior leadership on workforce planning and employee relations.
• Lead succession planning and leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop employee engagement strategies to improve retention and culture.
• Oversee onboarding, offboarding, and HR documentation.

Skills

Strategic HR leadership

Executive advising

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Job description

Full-Time | Reports to the General Manager

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Human Resources to lead and strengthen all aspects of the Human Resources function. This role is responsible for developing people-focused strategies, ensuring compliance, supporting leadership, and cultivating a positive workplace culture. The ideal candidate will bring strong business judgment, deep knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws, and the ability to balance employee advocacy with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and evaluate HR strategies, policies, and programs aligned with company goals.
• Advise senior leadership on workforce planning, employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and HR-related matters.
• Lead organizational planning, succession planning, talent development, and leadership development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including OSHA, EEO, ERISA, and wage and hour requirements.
• Develop employee engagement strategies that support satisfaction, retention, morale, and a positive workplace culture.
• Design and oversee onboarding and offboarding programs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with legal counsel, government agencies, brokers, consultants, carriers, and external partners.
• Oversee required reporting, regulatory submissions, and HR documentation.
• Protect company and employee interests through consistent policy application and sound employment practices.
• Provide guidance on employee relations matters, conflict resolution, termination decisions, and employee appeals.
• Oversee compensation strategies, salary benchmarking, and benefits programs, including enrollment and billing.
• Monitor HR program effectiveness, cost containment, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Oversee recruiting, placement, retention, and executive-level hiring processes.
• Prepare and present HR reports and workforce metrics to executive leadership.
• Handle sensitive employee matters with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, HR compliance requirements, employee relations, compensation, benefits, and talent management.
• Demonstrated ability to advise executives and managers with sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills.
• HR certification such as SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, or PHR preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive employee matters with integrity.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The organization offers a competitive benefits package, which may include health benefits, paid time off, retirement plan options, and additional employee programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value a workplace culture built on professionalism, respect, and inclusion.