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Varsity Brands · 1 week ago

Sr. HR Business Partner - Varsity Spirit Event Operations & Varsity Spirit Pro League

Farmers Branch, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Varsity Brands is a leader in sport and spirit, dedicated to transforming the student journey through its divisions. The Sr. HR Business Partner will act as a strategic advisor and organizational effectiveness partner, developing HR strategies to enhance leadership capability and employee engagement while supporting the growth of Varsity Spirit's Event Operations and Pro League.

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Responsibilities

Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to Event Operations & Pro League leadership teams, aligning people strategies with short- and long-term business objectives

Understand the unique operating model, onsite environment, and culture of Varsity Spirit to drive improved organizational performance

Influence and guide organizational design, workforce planning, and staffing strategies to support growth of the Event Operations and Pro League teams

Support and lead change-management initiatives, including business transformation, leadership transitions, restructuring efforts, or scaled event model enhancements

Lead talent planning processes for Event Operations & Pro League, identifying critical skill gaps, succession needs, and leadership pipeline opportunities

Partner with leaders and Talent Acquisition to ensure business units are staffed for seasonal and year-round talent demands

Coach leaders on team effectiveness, goal setting, performance management, and employee development

Facilitate leadership development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities to strengthen organizational capability

Drive a culture of high performance, accountability, inclusion, and engagement across distributed event-based teams

Act as a trusted partner to leaders in navigating complex employee relations situations and conflict resolution

Develop proactive engagement strategies tailored to remote, seasonal, traveling, and onsite event workforces

Promote and advocate for culture & inclusion programs, ensuring they are embedded across Event Operations and Pro League

Partner with Centers of Excellence (Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, D&I) to ensure consistent and efficient support

Drive localized implementation of enterprise HR processes, programs, and tools

Use HR analytics to identify trends, diagnose organizational health, and propose data-driven solutions

Manage sensitive HR matters with confidentiality, discretion, and sound HR judgement

Support large-scale national events, championships, and Pro League competitions through planning, workforce scheduling, employee relations support, and onsite leadership coaching

Partner with field operations and event directors to ensure adequate staffing, performance consistency, and strong leadership presence

Promote and advocate for corporate DE&I programs, ensuring they are embedded across Event Operations and Pro League

Qualification

HR disciplinesEmployment lawTalent managementMS Office proficiencyHR certificationCoaching skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingRelationship building

Required

Strong understanding of HR disciplines: employee relations, performance management, talent management, organizational effectiveness, compensation as well as culture and inclusion initiatives

Deep knowledge of employment law, conflict resolution, and compliance requirements

Ability to understand business strategy and align HR initiatives accordingly

Exceptional communication, coaching, and influencing skills with the ability to partner with senior leaders

Critical thinking, problem solving, and the ability to navigate complex, fast-paced environments

Ability to build trust, credibility, and strong cross-functional relationships

Ability to work in a matrixed environment and influence without direct authority

Ability handle multiple priorities while maintaining long-term strategic focus

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required

10+ years of progressive HR Business Partner experience, preferably within operations, events, or fast-paced environments

Experience supporting senior leaders and navigating large-scale organizational or cultural transformation

Strong proficiency in MS Office, Teams, and related business tools