THE ASPIRE SPORT MARKETING GROUP LLC Hiring for Manager, Human Resources Job at Atlanta, GA Full Time

Job Title:

Manager, Human Resources

Reports To:

CEO, The Aspire Group

Location:

Buckhead/Midtown – Atlanta, GA 30309

Expiration Date: 7/31/2022

Who We Are & What We Are About:

Aspire is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our human capital is our most valuable asset, and we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences.

Recently recognized by Front Office Sports as one of the 2021’s Best Places to Work in Sports, The Aspire Group is a global sport and entertainment marketing firm that created the outsourced Ticket Marketing, Sales and Service niche, revolutionizing the world of sport and in particular United States Intercollegiate Athletics. As industry leaders, we strive to create the best practices of tomorrow that we call “Next-Practices” within our strategic consulting and research; ticketing, marketing and revenue enhancement; and sports investment optimization capabilities. The implementation of “Next Practices” and the Raise Your Game Executive Development Program raises industry standards through outstanding training, development, and coaching. We produce industry leaders, excellent employees, and winning teams that are dedicated to developing long-term relationships, providing strategic expertise and resources that will take our partners to the next level. For more information, please visit our website at www.theaspiregroupinc.com.

Position Overview:

This position exists to provide Human Resources expertise in all facets of HR to leaders and non-leaders throughout the company, and requires someone who is highly motivated to contribute to the company’s overall success and is committed to preserving a culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. The HR Manager who is a self-starter, enjoys a variety of consultative and generalist work in a fast-paced, multi-state, entrepreneurial type environment will thrive in this position.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Creates, develops and maintains company human resources guidelines, process and procedures that meet the company’s needs. Ensures compliance by all employees. Responsible for company-wide human resources planning and development.
• Focus on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. May lead related projects or committees.
• Provides guidance, support and recommendations to leaders in respect to employee relations and performance issues. Responds to internal and external human resources inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Conducts employee and new leader orientations.
• Oversees annual performance review process ensuring reviews are completed timely.
• Maintains knowledge of industry trends and employment legislation and ensures company compliance.
• Works closely with Executive Management and Leaders to develop and support company’s recruiting process and initiatives.
• Managing applicant tracking system, job descriptions and job postings.
• Responds to government HR-related requests such as EEO-1 reporting, BLS reporting and state reporting.
• Responsible for compliance with all Federal and State legislation pertaining to all personnel matters.
• Responsible for assessing and maintaining incentive pay and base salary compensation programs ensuring equity and fairness across the company.
• Conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separation. Compiles data and escalates areas of concerns to executive management team.
• Consults with legal counsel as appropriate, and/or as directed by executive leadership.
• Recommends, evaluates, and leads staff development for the company.
• Responsible for managing part time HR Coordinator who is primarily responsible for maintaining electronic employee files, entering data into ADP Workforce Now, posting jobs, processing new hires, terminations, promotions, and status changes, responding to employment verifications.
  • Utilizing a nondiscriminatory approach that provides equal opportunity for employment and advancement, embracing and encouraging our employees’ differences, and championing an environment where every team member feels valued:
    • (If/when open HR position or assisting other leaders as needed) Recruit and hire with diversity of age, race and ethnicity, gender, experiences, thinking styles, perspectives etc.
    • Monitor, manage and evaluate staff performance on an ongoing basis; establish and communicate clear goals, follow up with appropriate feedback and direction for development.
    • Lead, motivate, develop and retain staff for future succession within the department and The Aspire Group organization.
    • Ensure adherence to all Company Policies, including an acute focus on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Discrimination and Harassment policies.
• Provides HR metrics as requested by Executive Leadership.
• Other projects and duties as assigned by CEO.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Psychology, or related field.

• 5+ years of previous Human Resources experience.
• PHR or SHRM Certification strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws in a multi-state environment.
• Experience with interactive training methods.
• Excellent time management skills; ability to multi-task effectively.
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Belief that a culture that encourages collaboration, flexibility, equity and fairness that enables individuals to contribute to their full potential, feel valued, and supported is key to success; personally, professionally and for the company.
• Presents self in professional manner and possesses ability to interact with all levels of organization and outside contacts. Comfortable speaking in group settings and leading training.
• Ability to review a problem and recommend appropriate solutions based on knowledge of job and company procedures.
• Excellent communication skills including written and verbal; ability to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong organizational skills; ability to plan and prioritize work activities; uses time efficiently; detailed-oriented.
• Interpersonal skills –listens to others, works well in a team environment.
• Adaptability – adapts to change in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to handle frequent changes.
• Dependability – consistently at work on time, follows instructions, responds to manager’s instructions.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office software programs including Teams, HRIS, and virtual meeting applications. ADP WorkForce Now experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.

Compensation: Competitive base salary with the opportunity to earn a bonus. Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, other voluntary health benefits, and 401k with company match. Excellent paid time off program.

The Aspire Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status, such as race, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, citizenship status or age.