Manager, HR Business Partner

Sphere Entertainment Co; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Entertainment Co. seeks a Manager, HR Business Partner to drive operational excellence across Sphere Venue Operations and other units.

You’ll partner with leaders to deliver scalable HR solutions, strengthen performance, and enhance the employee experience, reporting to the Director HRBP and leading a team of business partners. You will collaborate with COEs to optimize performance management, employee relations, compliance and workforce analytics, while ensuring accurate data and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources management or related field.
• Knowledge of HR disciplines including performance management, employee relations, talent development, compensation, compliance, and change management.
• Labor relations experience, including interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements, managing union relationships, participating in contract negotiations, handling grievances, and ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws.
• Capable of influencing at all levels, building trust with stakeholders and maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to leaders and employees by providing proactive human resources guidance that drives business objectives, strengthens organizational effectiveness, and fosters a high performing and inclusive culture.
• Partner with leaders to implement consistent performance management practices that align with company values, clarify expectations, and strengthen organizational accountability.
• Provide knowledgeable, interactive and prompt counsel on complex employee relations issues, conflict resolution, organizational design/structure and critical employee lifecycle moments to support a productive and sustainable high‑performing workplace culture.
• Partner with leadership and business support teams to administer grievance and labor relations processes, providing guidance on contract interpretation, issue resolution, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Strategic partnership

HR guidance

Performance management

Employee relations

Labor relations

Change management

Data analytics

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sphere Entertainment Co. is a leader in immersive experiences, technology and media. The Company includes Sphere, an experiential medium powered by advanced technologies. The first Sphere opened in Las Vegas, with a second venue planned for Abu Dhabi. In addition, the Company includes MSG Networks, which operates two regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network and MSG Sportsnet, as well as a direct‑to‑consumer and authenticated streaming product, MSG+, delivering a wide range of live sports content and other programming. More information is available at www.sphereentertainmentco.com .

Who are we hiring?

The Manager, HR Business Partner (HRBP) will play an essential role in driving operational excellence by aligning HR strategies with business objectives for Sphere Venue Operations and other business units. The Manager partners closely with business leaders to deliver scalable and creative HR solutions that augment efficiency, support employee performance and enhance the overall employee experience. This role will report to the Director HRBP and will lead business partners to drive key initiatives across performance management, employee relations, compliance, and workforce analytics, while collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to streamline processes and ensure consistent, high‑impact support throughout the employee lifecycle.

What will you do?

• Serve as a trusted strategic partner to leaders and employees by providing proactive human resources guidance that drives business objectives, strengthens organizational effectiveness, and fosters a high performing and inclusive culture.
• Practice proactive and progressive human resource management while prioritizing time sensitive business needs and executing accordingly.
• Partner with leaders to implement consistent performance management practices that align with company values, clarify expectations, and strengthen organizational accountability.
• Provide knowledgeable, interactive and prompt counsel on complex employee relations issues, conflict resolution, organizational design/structure and critical employee lifecycle moments to support a productive and sustainable high‑performing workplace culture.
• Partner with leadership and business support teams to administer grievance and labor relations processes, providing guidance on contract interpretation, issue resolution, and compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data by driving consistent follow‑through, process adherence, and productivity through HR administrative support.
• Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to embed innovation, efficiency, and simplification into core HR processes, proactively identifying and implementing improvements that elevate the employee experience.
• Partner with COEs in compensation, benefits, employee relations and services, talent acquisition, communications, and learning & development to deliver seamless support across all phases of the employee lifecycle for designated business divisions.
• Leverage and activate HR data and analytics to uncover insights, inform decisions, and support ongoing business performance and workforce planning.
• Develop and maintain in‑depth knowledge of employment laws and internal policies, ensuring compliance and consistency across supported business areas.
• Optimize efficiencies and streamlined efforts to drive and implement change and support a strong infrastructure.
• Drive employee engagement, onboarding, and retention strategies to enhance the employee experience and support organizational success.
• Provide exceptional experiences for our guests, partners, and team members, including by adhering to our appearance and presentation guidelines while on‑site

What do you need to succeed?

• 5+ years of experience in Human Resources management or related field of work
• Demonstrated resilience and adaptability in fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment, effectively partnering with leaders to navigate complex employee matters and evolving business priorities.
• Knowledge of HR disciplines including performance management, employee relations, talent development, compensation, compliance, and change management.
• Demonstrated labor relations experience, including interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements, managing union relationships, participating in contract negotiations, handling grievances, and ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws
• Capable of influencing at all levels, building trust with stakeholders and maintaining confidentiality.
• Adept at relationship‑building, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
• Strategic thinker with a proven ability and interest for hands‑on execution
• Approachable and thoughtful collaborator with the ability to inspire employees at all levels into action; empathetic and a strong sense of self‑awareness
• Comfortable working autonomously and able to demonstrate proactivity in identifying and addressing potential challenges and implementing timely and effective remedial action
• Proven ability to multi‑task and prioritize in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrates integrity, tact, diplomacy and a commitment to company values and mission in addition to key HR guiding principles.
• Strong verbal, non‑verbal and written communication skills. Effective active listening skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong experience in developing and executing effective change management strategy.
• Thorough knowledge of employment‑related state and federal laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Special Requirements

• Flexible availability to accommodate business needs (may include nights, weekends, and holidays)
• Occasional travel to venues and various office locations as needed.

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Pay Range

$83,000 — $125,000 USD

At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. MSG complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination, including considering requests for reasonable accommodations as required.

EEO

We value diversity and welcome employees of all backgrounds. Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment on these bases.

At this time, Federal law requires that we maintain a record a record of each employee's sex and race or ethnicity, and that we invite employees to voluntarily self‑identify. The company is limited to the categories listed below, and the definitions for each category have been established by the federal government.

Submission of this information voluntary and refusal to provide it will note subject you to any adverse treatment. The information will be kept confidential and only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable federal laws, including those which require the information to be summarized and reported to the Federal Government for civil rights enforcement purposes.

If you choose not to self‑identify your race/ethnicity or gender at this time, the Federal Government requires that we determine the information by visual survey and/or other available information.