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ATHLETE RELATIONS MANAGER

Neptune, NJ · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Employee discounts * Health insurance * Opportunity for advancement * Paid time off * Vision insurance ATHLETE RELATIONS & PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER Foundry Sports · Neptune, NJ · Hybrid About Us ...

Sporting HR Lead

Boston, MA · On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Stay current on employee relations and employment law best practices from other NWSL and professional sports teams, and continually evolve internal processes. * Travel to home matches and select away ...

Stay current on employee relations and employment law best practices from other NWSL and professional sports teams, and continually evolve internal processes. * Travel to home matches and select away ...

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How much do sports employee relations jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for sports employee relations in the United States is $97,534.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $116,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is sports employee relations?

Sports employee relations refer to the management of relationships between employees, athletes, coaches, and management within sports organizations. This includes handling workplace issues, ensuring compliance with labor laws, negotiating contracts, resolving disputes, and fostering a positive work environment. Professionals in this field work to maintain effective communication, promote fairness, and support the overall well-being of all staff members involved in sports teams or organizations.

How does a Sports Employee Relations professional typically collaborate with coaches, athletes, and management to resolve workplace conflicts?

Sports Employee Relations professionals play a key role in fostering a positive work environment by acting as a bridge between athletes, coaches, and management. They often facilitate open communication, mediate disputes, and ensure that organizational policies regarding conduct, grievances, and workplace issues are followed. Regular meetings with team members and management help them proactively identify potential conflicts and work towards fair resolutions. This collaborative approach not only supports a harmonious team culture but also ensures compliance with league and organizational standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sports Employee Relations professional, and why are they important?

To excel as a Sports Employee Relations professional, you need a solid background in human resources, employment law, and conflict resolution, often supported by a relevant degree or HR certification. Familiarity with HRIS systems, labor relations platforms, and compliance tools is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, discretion, and the ability to mediate sensitive situations set top performers apart. These abilities are crucial for fostering a positive workplace, ensuring legal compliance, and maintaining team cohesion within sports organizations.

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HR Business Partner (Employee Relations) - McLeod Health Florence

Florence, SC • On-site

McLeod Health
Hospitals • 5 - 10K employees

Full-time

Posted 26 days ago


McLeod Health rating

6.4

Company rating: 6.4 out of 10

Based on 134 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description


Job Responsibilites
  • Maintains a professional image and exhibits excellent customer relations to patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers in accordance with our Service Excellence Standards and Core Values.
  • Coordinate with HR system leadership to effectively and consistently administer the HR function for McLeod Health on the assigned campus to include Talent Management, Benefits, Compensation, Organizational Learning and Employee Care.
  • Fosters and maintains positive relationships with other HR Team members, serving as an interface between employees and HR operational team members to ensure effective definition and delivery of employee programs.
  • Attends meetings and serves on hospital committees and teams as assigned and in various professional, civic, and community committees and Boards as a HR representative of the Hospital.
  • Serves as a resource for employees and managers with concerns, where their interests may be at risk within the policies of McLeod Health and employment laws for resolution of problems arising in the workplace and/or personal life that may negatively impact job performance.
  • Serve as internal expert for the assigned area to provide advice and counsel on all aspects of Employee Care programs, events, policies and practices including but not limited to: employee services, HR policies, internal reviews, leave of absence, open enrollment, hardship analysis, Dispute Resolution, third party inquiries, employee appreciation functions, service awards, employee forums, employee survey administration and response.
  • Maintains ongoing, up to date Advice and Counsel data using established Human Resources practices. Provides periodic reports relating to patterns and trends of issues and concerns. Evaluates information, identifying retention and employee relation problems.
  • Communicates and reports data as requested.
  • Provides consultation and mediation as needed for problem review and resolution
  • Maintains visibility, serving as a listening post to employees by following established HR Partner Rounds practice.
  • Directs special projects and research into human resource policy and legal precedents. May assist in writing policies and processes to support department objectives.
  • Facilitates and/or provides training programs to support all Human Resources and Employee Care initiatives.
  • Ensures appropriate Employee Care metrics for service and quality measures are met and appropriate analysis and trends are monitored and reported.
  • Assists in the coordination of employee events including but not limited to Service Awards, Hospital Week activities, etc.
  • Maintains up to date working knowledge of current state/federal legal and regulatory legislation along with McLeod Health Policies and Procedures in Human Resources Services Delivery.

Job Requirements:
  • Minimum of four years HR Generalist and/or Employee Relations or related experience
  • Minimum of two years leadership experience, may be in or out of HR field
  • Knowledge of Federal and State Employment laws, regulations, including but not limited to FMLA, FLSA, ADA, ADEA, EEOC, NLRA, ERISA.
  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related science from an accredited school

About Us
Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.
About the Team
If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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About McLeod Health

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McLeod Health is the region's destination for medical excellence. Our excellence extends from the Midlands to the Coast along the border of North and South Carolina - serving more than one million people. As medical needs grow - we grow, expand, and improve our facilities and services. The McLeod Health network is comprised of 7 hospitals with locations in Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Manning, Cheraw, Loris, and Little River. We have also expanded into the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach for patients looking for primary care and family physicians. Founded over a century ago, McLeod is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system which features the strength of more than 800 physicians and 2,000 registered nurses, and more than 8,500 employees. McLeod constantly seeks to improve patient care with efforts that are physician led, data-driven and evidence-based.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Florence, SC, US

Year founded

1906