Director of Talent & HRBP at Charlotte Hornets

The Director of Talent & HRBP is a strategic leader within the Human Resources function responsible for developing and executing comprehensive talent and people strategies that support the Charlotte Hornets’ organizational goals. This role serves as a trusted Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) to designated business units, advising on performance management, employee relations and organizational effectiveness. In addition, this role oversees full-cycle recruiting across both full-time and part-time staff, workforce planning, and onboarding strategies to attract, retain and integrate top-tier talent. The Director partners closely with senior leadership to build a high-performance culture, strengthen early career pipelines, and ensure the organization remains competitive in attracting diverse and high-caliber professionals. Core Values The Charlotte Hornets organization embodies the following core values • Integrity • Teamwork • Competitiveness • Candor • Accountability • Resilience Essential Duties and Responsibilities Talent • Lead and oversee full-cycle recruiting across full-time and part-time workforce, ensuring a high-quality and efficient hiring process. • Drive workforce planning and hiring strategy in partnership with department leaders to align talent needs with organizational priorities and business growth objectives. • Oversee and continuously improve onboarding and early talent integration to ensure strong employee experience and accelerated time to productivity. • Manage and develop early career and intern talent pipeline programs to build a sustainable and diverse talent bench. • Implement data-driven recruiting and talent strategies, leveraging analytics to improve hiring effectiveness and retention outcomes. • Enhance the candidate and employee experience across the talent lifecycle. HRBP • Serve as the primary HR Business Partner (HRBP) to assigned business units, advising leaders on performance management, employee relations and organizational effectiveness. • Partner with executive leadership and department heads to identify talent needs, succession planning opportunities and organizational design initiatives. • Provide coaching and guidance to managers on employee development, engagement and performance improvement. • Ensure compliance with all employment laws, regulations, and organizational policies. • Collaborate with HR leadership on broader people strategies and initiatives. • Stay current on industry trends, labor market insights and best practices in talent management and HR business partnership. • Other duties as assigned by the SVP of People Strategy. Required Skills, Experience and Abilities To perform the job successfully, you should demonstrate the following competencies: • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred. • Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in Human Resources, including both HR Business Partner and talent acquisition leadership roles. • Experience in sports, entertainment or a fast-paced corporate environment preferred. • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic talent and HR initiatives that drive business results. • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels. • Expertise in full-cycle recruiting, workforce planning and HR business partnership. • Experience managing early career programs, internships and campus recruiting initiatives. • Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management and employment law. • Experience with HRIS, ATS platforms and talent analytics tools. • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion practices. • Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills. • Strong organizational and project management abilities with attention to detail. • Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. • High level of adaptability and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. • Willingness to work evenings, weekends and events as required within a professional sports environment. Additional Information This is a full time benefit eligible position. HSE is dedicated to creating and upholding a welcoming environment that celebrates diversity. HSE provides valuable benefits and competitive time off policies to help you and your family lead healthy, balanced lives. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. All requests for medical or religious accommodations to perform the stated job duties will be considered. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. ...