Manager, Human Resources

Department: Human Resources

Business Unit: KSE

Reports To: Director, Human Resources

Location: Denver, Colorado

Employment Type: Full-Time/Salaried/Exempt

Supervisor Position: Yes

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) is an American Sports and Entertainment holding company based in Denver, Colorado. KSE is committed to providing world class sports and entertainment for both live and broadcast audiences. We are the employer of choice as the owner and operator of Ball Arena, DICK’S Sporting Goods Park, the Paramount Theatre, 1STBANK Center, Denver Nuggets (NBA), the Colorado Avalanche (NHL), Colorado Mammoth (NLL), Colorado Rapids (MLS), KIMN,KXKL, KKSE (FM/AM), Altitude Sports & Entertainment, Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group, and SkyCam.

HR Mission Statement:

KSE Human Resources enables a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all employees by creating and maintaining best-practice, people-centric policies, procedures, and programs. We strive to build a positive, impactful culture that enhances the lives of our employees and upholds KSE as an employer of choice through development, communication, collaboration, influence, integrity, and accountability. The HR team is committed to maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction and support of KSE’s organizational goals.

HR Core Values: Trust, Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, Having Fun.

Nature of Work:

The Human Resources Manager for Denver-based Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) will be an integral part of the Human Resources team and will assist in the development and implementation of best-practice Human Resources practices that supports and aligns with KSE’s business goals and strategic plans.

Partnering with specific internal client groups including Major League Fishing/Fishing League Worldwide (MLFLW), Winnercomm, Outdoor Sportsman Group, and SkyCam, the Human Resources Manager will assist with implementing and maintaining human resources policies and programs. Areas of concentration include, but are not limited to, staffing and recruitment, employee relations, training, people programs/projects, compensation, performance management as well as assisting and advising management and employees on human resources issues. This is a supervisory role with direct reports.

Examples of work performed:

Employee Relations

• Provide support consultation regarding personnel and job-related grievances to ensure company policies and procedures are administered fairly and consistently.
• Assist with the establishment and compliance of all HR-related policies and procedures.
• Protect interests of employees and the company in accordance with company policies and governmental laws and regulations, by state.

Staffing & Recruitment

• Assist in the development of staffing and recruitment initiatives for your client groups.
• Develop recruitment and selection strategies including employment advertising, recruitment campaigns, and employment processes with the assistance and involvement of key staff.
• Ensure compliance of recruitment and selection-related activities.
• Oversee job description development and implementation of job analysis processes for your client groups.

Compensation

• Assist with the administration of company-wide salary administration program to ensure company compensation policies and procedures are administered fairly and consistently.

Training & Development

• Assist the HR team in New Employee Orientation, as requested.
• Assist in the development of training material and implementation of employee training programs.

People Programs and Projects

• HR metrics owner for specific client groups (i.e. turnover, hiring, engagement, etc.)
• Project leader on minimum one people program/project annually (i.e. mentor program, internship program, etc.)

This description is a summary only and is describing the general level of work being performed, it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change from time to time and/or based on business needs. We reserve the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Hybrid working as determined/approved by supervisor.
• Travel to out of state client groups less than 5%.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS (ADP) and talent management systems.

Qualifications:

• Minimum
  • BS/BA degree in Human Resources or related field required.
  • 5+ years’ experience in Human Resources, showing progressive professional experience.
• Preferred
  • PHR or SPHR/ SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP Certification.
  • HR Generalist background with 2+ years HR supervisory experience preferred.

Compensation

Based on qualifications and experience.

• Base salary $70,000.00 per annum
• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

Benefits

• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
• 401K/Employer Match

All applicants for employment at KSE may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to commencing employment. Applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to produce proof of vaccination status prior to their first day of employment. Applicants with qualifying disabilities or bona fide religious objections, or who are pregnant, may be exempted from this requirement or otherwise accommodated if they are unable to be vaccinated.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment (KSE) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.