Director of Human Resources - Cedar Rapids, IA

Director of Human Resources
Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center

Cedar Crossing Casino & Entertainment Center isn't just another casino - it's a bold reimagination of regional gaming, designed for the next twenty years. Blending gaming, hospitality, dining, live entertainment, arts, culture, and a STEM innovation lab, every experience is built around one idea: discovery.

The Director of Human Resources is a highly visible, strategic leader who will define and elevate the employee experience across a dynamic, 24/7 entertainment environment. This is more than a traditional HR role; it is an opportunity to build, influence, and transform culture at scale.

Responsibilities Include:
• Culture Transformation & Organizational Leadership: Lead long-term culture initiatives, partnering with leadership to strengthen values, trust, communication, and employee engagement across the organization
• Talent Management & Workforce Development: Build strong talent pipelines and drive succession planning, leadership development, and training programs to enhance performance and service excellence
• Employee Relations & Engagement: Foster an inclusive, high-performing workplace through proactive employee relations, engagement strategies, and recognition programs
• HR Operations & Compliance: Oversee HR operations while ensuring compliance with gaming regulations, labor laws, and international policies in a highly regulated environment
• Strategic Planning & Business Partnerships: Partner with leadership to align workforce strategies with business goals, using data-driven insights to improve performance and workforce effectiveness

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, hospitality, organizational development, or related field; master's degree preferred

• 7+ years of director level HR leadership experience in the casino, hospitality, entertainment, or 24/7 service environments

• HR Certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP) are preferred

• Proven experience driving culture transformation, change management, and organizational development initiatives

Work Environment:

• Casino environment with exposure to noise, crowds, and 24/7 operation

• Requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Iowa gaming license

Step into a role where your leadership defines the experience - apply today and help shape what's next.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All employment decisions, including hiring, promotion, compensation, training, and other terms of employment, are made based on qualifications, abilities, and performance, without regard to membership of a protected class and in compliance of federal, state, and/or local laws.