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About Hollywood Park

Hollywood Park is a premier, nearly 300-acre global sports and entertainment destination in Inglewood, California. Owned, operated, and being developed by Los Angeles Rams Owner/Chairman E. Stanley Kroenke, it stands as the largest urban mixed‑use development currently under construction in the Western United States. The vibrant "city within a city" features sophisticated residences, a dynamic outdoor retail and lifestyle district, creative office spaces, public parks, and a scenic lake. Anchored by the world-class SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater, with Hollywood Park Studios and a luxury boutique hotel forthcoming, the district creates the ultimate Live, Work, Play environment.

Home to the Los Angeles Chargers and Super Bowl LVI Champion Los Angeles Rams, the 3.1‑million‑square‑foot SoFi Stadium is the NFL’s largest venue, and the first indoor‑outdoor stadium. It seats approximately 70,000, expandable to 100,000, with more than 260 luxury suites and over 13,000 premium seats. A proven global leader that consistently ranks among the world’s top venues in ticket sales, the stadium has already hosted iconic events like eight FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, Super Bowl LVI, the 2023 College Football National Championship, WrestleMania 39, the CONCACAF Gold Cup Final, and numerous record‑breaking concerts. SoFi Stadium is set to host the Super Bowl LXI in 2027, the Olympic and Paralympic Opening Ceremonies for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games (LA28), along with being converted into the largest Olympic swimming venue in history.

Culture

Hollywood Park is being brought to life by a deeply experienced team of creative forward‑thinkers. The project is a celebration of all that Los Angeles has to offer.

We are inspired by our diverse Inglewood community as a place for the community to be, to see and to connect.

Hollywood Park is committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our team members, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

At the heart of Hollywood Park, lies our dedication to our purpose, promise, and commitments. Our PURPOSE is creating extraordinary experiences, one moment at a time. Our PROMISE is to be an iconic destination that celebrates our diverse and vibrant community. We promise to exceed expectations while cultivating a fun and safe experience where lasting memories are made. Our COMMITMENTS are outlined by S.T.A.R.S.

Our S.T.A.R.S. commitments are enabled by five foundational principles:

• Start with Care – create a lasting impact through genuine care
• Thrive as a Team – create an environment of collaboration and encouragement
• Anticipate Unspoken Needs – be proactive in delivering extraordinary service and support others
• Resolve with Respect – treat others with empathy, patience, and kindness
• Safety Always – maintain a safe and secure environment

As the Director, Total Rewards, You Will...

Reporting to the VP, People Operations, this role will primarily lead our compensation, benefits, HR system, and payroll functions. In this critical leadership role, you will be responsible for executing a total rewards strategy that attracts, retains, and motivates top talent. You will also oversee our Benefits, Leaves, HRIS and payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

More Specific Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To… Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of two direct reports (Payroll Specialist and HRIS & Leave Specialist), fostering a collaborative and high‑performing environment.
• Drive the end‑to‑end annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, market adjustments, promotions, budget management, and variable/bonus pay execution.
• Benchmark positions using market salary surveys to maintain competitive, equitable pay structures; advise HR partners and executive leadership on complex pay decisions.
• Monitor internal pay equity and ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local wage/hour regulations (FLSA, DOL).

Benefits Program Management

• Partner with brokers to evaluate, design, and manage competitive packages (medical, dental, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off).
• Lead annual Open Enrollment from strategy and system integration through employee communications.
• Manage broker and vendor relationships, conduct regular market analyses, and ensure ACA compliance and audit readiness.

HRIS & Payroll Operations

• Direct overall HRIS strategy and workflows (Paycor and supporting tools), developing People Analytics dashboards to track HR trends for leadership.
• Oversee accurate, timely payroll processing, ensuring data integrity across timekeeping, wage calculations, tax withholdings, garnishments, and year‑end reporting (W‑2s).
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for payroll compliance and audit integrity.

Leaves, Accommodations & Compliance

• Oversee Leave of Absence and Accommodation programs in accordance with FMLA, ADA, and local regulations; serve as the escalation point for complex cases.
• Manage the company’s Workers' Compensation program.
• Stay current on changing labor laws and manage regulatory filings.

You're a Great Fit for Our Team If You Have…

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or a related field, or equivalent progressive experience.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, Payroll, and HRIS, ideally within a multi‑entity or multi‑state organization.
• Demonstrated experience with job architecture, salary structure design, and market survey tools (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Radford, Payscale, or CompAnalyst).
• Working knowledge of HCM/HRIS platforms (e.g., Paycor, Workday, Dayforce, or similar).
• In‑depth knowledge of FLSA, California pay transparency, employment law (FLSA, meal and rest break requirements, leave and accommodation law); multi‑state or international exposure a plus.
• CCP (or actively pursuing) and/or SPHR/PHR strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working hands‑on with Google Suite, Excel, data, spreadsheets, dashboards, and compensation modeling.
• Proven ability to operate as leader, strategic advisor, and a hands‑on practitioner in a lean team structure.
• High level of integrity, discretion, and sound judgment handling confidential compensation and workforce data.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Employees must be able to move objects and use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue. Constant movement and use of limbs; this position requires good manual dexterity, coordination, and stamina. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• LIFTING .............................................Lift up to 20 pounds
• CLIMBING/BALANCE .......................Prolonged Steps or stair climbing, balancing
• STOOPING/BENDING OVER............Occasional is unavoidable
• STANDING/SITTING.........................Prolonged standing/sitting throughout the day
• REACHING ......................................Occasional overhead as well as horizontal
• SPEAKING........................................Proficiency in English

Essential Environmental Conditions:

• INSIDE/OUTSIDE ...........................Generally, indoor conditions are air‑conditioned, and outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat, humidity, rain, sleet, and wind.
• COLD/HEAT ....................................General air‑conditioned environment as well as outside and exposed to elements, including direct sunlight, rain, sleet, and wind
• NOISE/VIBRATIONS .......................High noise level and vibration high
• FUMES/DUST/ODORS...................Normally controlled environment

Salary Range: $160k - $180k annually

Location: Inglewood, CA (On-site)

In compliance with the California Pay Transparency Act, compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only. Hollywood Park considers a candidate’s education, certification, prior experience, as well as internal and external data when determining the salary level for potential new employees. Only in exceptional circumstances, if an external candidate has the experience, credentials, or expertise far exceeding what is expected for the position, would Hollywood Park consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time.