Director, Human Resources

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Located in Berlin, Maryland, Ocean Downs Casino is a premier entertainment destination offering exciting gaming experiences, live harness racing, and exceptional hospitality. As part of Churchill Downs Incorporated, we are committed to creating an inclusive and engaging workplace where team members thrive. We value diverse perspectives and believe collaboration drives innovation and success. At Ocean Downs, we foster a culture of respect, continuous learning, and growth-empowering our team to deliver unforgettable experiences for our guests while achieving our shared vision.

The Director of Human Resources leads all HR functions for Ocean Downs Casino including talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, performance management, ensuring compliance with employment laws and corporate standards, and more. This position partners with the People Leaders to drive employee engagement, retention, and overall business performance. The HR leader will lead and develop the HR team while creating HR standards and programs to support organizational goals and a positive employee culture.

Target annual base salary for this role is $120,000 to $130,000.

• Administer and interpret collective bargaining agreements, ensuring consistent application of contract provisions, policies and practices.
• Partner effectively with union representatives and business leaders to address employee relations matters, grievances, contract interpretation, and any workplace challenges.
• Oversee processes for the hiring, training,development and efficient management of Human Resources staff.
• Plan and organize workloads and staff assignments as well as train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff.
• Establish andmaintaindepartment standards, guidelines, and objectives, and oversee other administrative processes, such as budget and staffing, to ensure proper planning and efficient operation of Human Resources department.
• Provide direction in the overalloperationaleffectivenessof the property’s HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, compensation and benefits, training, etc.
• Administer employee-relations functions, working closely with CDI corporate or outside counsel when necessary to evaluate employee morale, resolve grievances, and promote positive employee engagement.
• Maintain an open line of communication toidentifyand address Team Member and departmental concerns.
• Provide counsel to departmental managers on proper employment practicesregardinginterviewing, hiring, disciplinary procedures, performance documentation, termination, etc.
• Collaborate with departmental leadership and property management on the development and implementation ofshort- and long-termHR strategies andpoliciesin accordance withthe organization’s mission and goals.
• Handle HR-related crises and mitigate risks to the organization,including issues such as workplace investigations, discrimination claims, and regulatory compliance violations.
• Design and implement comprehensive training and development programs to enhance employee skills, performance, and career advancement opportunities.
• Develop employee programs to provide motivation and team member satisfaction.
• Design, direct, and manage a company-wide process of organization development that addresses issues such as succession planning, superior workforce development, key team member retention, organizationdesignand change management.
• Conduct research and analysis of organizational trends and review reports from the organization’s HRIS or talent management system.
• Monitor and ensure the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review andmodifypolicies and practices tomaintaincompliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, andnew technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applying this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to leadership.
• And of course we can't leave this one out- perform all other duties, as assigned.

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