Human Resources Business Partner

Acts as an adviser to supervisors and managers, ensuring legal compliance and resolution of personnel
actions and concerns.
Provides leadership support to accomplish department objectives through monthly oneonone
meetings and attending customers staff meetings and the like.
Resolves routine employee relations issues and complaints. Refers difficult or very complex issues to
the Sr. HR Director as needed.
Acts as a resource for managers and employees to ensure their understanding and compliance with HR
policies and regulations.
Keeps management advised of potential problem areas and recommends/implements solutions as
appropriate.
Assists employees and managers regarding general issues pertaining to benefits, terminations, policy
interpretation, and other HR products and deliverables.
Maintains internal HR databases (i.e., tracking sheets, performance appraisal logs, and corrective
action logs).
Partners with employees and management to interpret Human Resources policies, procedures, laws,
standards, and government regulations.
Assists with communicating changes to employees and conducting presentations as needed.
Participates in staff meetings and works to expand the level of knowledge in all HR disciplines through
onthejob training, inhouse training, selfstudy, and outside training as available.
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning onboarding, employment,
employee relations, and terminations.
Conduct effective, thorough and objective investigations; prepare comprehensive reports, formulate
recommendations for remedial action if necessary; maintain and organize all documentation
associated with the investigation.
Conduct and analyzes exit interview data and makes recommendations to the management team for
corrective action, continuous improvement and to increase retention rates.
Owner of the recruitment, employment and onboarding process, including the following: posting and
distribution of open positions, assist field with writing job descriptions, placing advertisements, and
facilitation of preemployment background screening and assistance with onboarding.
Provide HR analysis to assist in various HR projects and initiatives.
Ensure consistent and timely management of employee leaves (STD, LTD, Workers Comp, FMLA);
strong understanding of reasonable accommodations and the interactive process; prepare and tailor
written correspondence as well as maintain all documentation that accompanies the management of
the interactive process.
Collaborate with other HR team members and leverage their expertise in delivering and implementing
functional initiatives.
Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Education and/or Experience: Prefer a bachelor’s degree and 2 years’ human resource experience or HR
certification or 4 years of relevant HR experience in the casino/entertainment industry. HR Certification a
plus. Demonstrated, considerable knowledge of federal and state employment laws. Solid working
knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines. Demonstrated ability to relate well to individuals and
groups with widely varying backgrounds, perspectives, education, and skills. Superior communication, both
oral and written, cooperation, and organizational skills. Excellent HRIS, MS Office Suite skills required. Self-starter
and problemsolver strong plus.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Background in employment law and other government compliance
regulations is preferred. Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult,
and emotional issues. The ability to research and analyze various different type of data information. Must
have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is
in consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law. Ability to organize
and prioritize work. Excellent computer skills in all Microsoft applications, HRIS, and timekeeping/reporting
preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Understanding of all applicable employment,
EEOC and other laws that pertain to the Human Resource functions with thorough knowledge of all state and
federal laws and regulations preferred. Ability to communicate with team members and guests. Ability to
successfully fulfill preemployment process. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays, and special events
designated by Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
Licenses/Certificates: Must be 21 years or older. Must be able to obtain a racing license through the
Louisiana Racing Commission. Must possess a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work
involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle paperwork and software and equipment, and
reaching with arms and hands. Office/Casino environment; Subject to outdoor temperature; Exposed to
smoke, bright lights and noise at times. The work environment consists of very non demanding surroundings
with a low noise level.
IMPORTANT NOTE- PLEASE READ: Currently the Fairgrounds is under the mandate of the CNO which requires employees to show proof of at least one COVID vaccination or a negative COVID test every 72 hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: One location