Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry.  Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

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The People & Culture Manager is responsible for administering and supporting a broad scope of human resources functions for Moody Center & OVG. This position will also manage People & Culture Interns. As a member of the People & Culture team, this position will play a vital role in ensuring the development of a positive culture and foster an environment where diversity and inclusion are not just valued but celebrated.  

This role will pay a salary of $65,000 to $70,000.

For FT roles: Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance, 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching, and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

Job posting will expire 6/1/24

At Moody Center in Austin, Texas, we are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports, entertainment, and experiences. We believe our employees are our greatest assets.  We strive to create a culture that empowers and inspires our employees to go above and beyond for our clients, patrons and community.  

Moody Center is Austin’s new arena that gave the “Live Music Capital of the World” the world-class arena it deserves.  Moody Center is a premiere 15,000+ seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena is home to The University of Texas Women’s and Men’s basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin, and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. Moody Center has been recently named the Arena of the Year by Pollstar and by the Academy of Country Music. 

We want you to join our team and create the most electric entertainment experience in the nation. 

Visit www.moodycenteratx.com to learn more about our mission to be #BeATXcellent.  

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• Manage a broad scope of HR areas including but not limited to: part-time and full-time hiring and recruiting, onboarding, compliance, separations, time-keeping systems, temporary labor solutions, employee recognition, and payroll review. 
• Manage full-time recruiting for Venue and Hospitality sides of Moody Center, including ensuring accurate job descriptions, job postings, establishing and enforcing hiring practices with the intent of achieving consistency and equity in hiring processes. 
• Ensure Moody Center and OVG Hospitality are in compliance with all OVG policies and regulations pertinent to human resources functions 
• Manage interns/part-time People & Culture team members  
• Manage the Moody Center internship program including identifying and executing sessions to expose interns to the entertainment industry and aid in their professional development, and ensure managers are providing the best possible experience for the interns.  
• Manage full process for on-site job fairs including marketing the events, executing the events, and continuously improving job fairs.  
• Maintain or established relationships with universities in the area to develop diverse pipelines of talent, Collaborate with the Community Relations Manager to ensure alignment.  
• Manage employee engagement and employee recognition events ensuring a cohesive team environment at Moody Center. Proactively engage with staff  as a way to build rapport and understand needs.   
• Serve as an extension of the OVG Corporate People & Culture team, advocating and educating for consistent and best practice policies and practices and sharing insights and knowledge. 
• Develop key relationships with temporary staffing agencies to ensure Moody Center has access to all necessary labor.  
• Provide support on event days to staff and managers as employee related issues arise.  
• Develop and deliver materials and training to new and existing staff, ensuring they have a thorough understanding of their job functions, policies, procedures, and opportunities for growth. 
• Provide sound guidance to various department Managers at Moody Center. 
• Ensure proper onboarding of new hires including part-time, interns, event staff, food & beverage staff, etc.  
• Stay informed of trends and developments in the human resources field through participation in various organizations and committees and ongoing learning. 
• Participates in other duties and special projects as assigned. 
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, exposure to loud music, extensive walking through the building. 

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, and 3-4 years related experience in Human Resources functions Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. 
• Experience administering broad HR functions such as hiring and recruiting, payroll, employee engagement, compliance, onboarding, etc. 
• Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to interact effectively with diverse client groups. 
• Excellent organization skills. 
• Knowledge of basic best practices in human resources. 
• Strong working knowledge of Windows-based software applications. 
• Experience in decision making that is generally governed by laws, policies, and guided by policy is preferred. 
• Human Resources Certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, etc.) is preferred.  
• Experience in stadiums, arenas, and/or convention centers is preferred.  

Working Conditions: 

• Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights. 
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays required 

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.