Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago · 3 days ago
Vice President of Human Resources
East Chicago, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAmeristar Casino Hotel East Chicago, part of PENN Entertainment, is seeking a Vice President of Human Resources to serve as a strategic partner on the executive leadership team. This role will oversee all aspects of the talent strategy, including workforce strategy, talent management, and compliance, while ensuring alignment with the property's values and business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for directing the overall operations and staff of the HR department, including recruitment, training/development, performance management, employee engagement, succession planning, HRIS, HR administration, compensation, and benefit administration. Develops, implements, and manages operational goals and monitors achievements of performance and profit objectives. Supports GM in driving HR/Business initiatives
Responsible for the strategic human resource planning and continuous improvement to provide the Company with the best people talent available and to position the Company as the employer of choice by being aware of policies, practices, and trends within the gaming and racing industries
Develops programs that enhance the performance of property team members relative to service initiatives and engagement planning
Ensures that scheduling is done effectively and efficiently, while maintaining labor costs, meeting staffing objectives, and achieving guest satisfaction
Responsible for preparing, monitoring, and adhering to budgets and ensuring compliance with departmental budget initiatives. Reports budget concerns/deviations to the Executive Management / GM
Participates in the development of the property's strategic logics to include plans and programs as a strategic partner, but particularly from the perspective of the impact on people
Evaluates and advises on the impact of new programs/strategies and regulatory action as they impact the attraction, motivation, development, and retention of the people resources of the property
Develops staffing strategies and implementation plans and programs to identify talent within and outside the property for positions of responsibility. Identifies appropriate and effective external sources for candidates for all levels within the Company
Conducts and oversees effective, thorough,h and objective investigations in cases of grievances, harassment, employee concerns, or EEOC issues
Develops programs to allow the property to embrace applicants and employees of all ethnicity/backgrounds and enhance the development and performance of all employees
Establishes credibility throughout the property with management and the employees to be an effective listener and problem solver of people issues
Develops appropriate policies and programs for effective management of the people resources of the property. Included in this area, but not limited to, would be programs for employee relations, affirmative action, sexual harassment, employee complaints, external education, and career development
Maintains current knowledge of HR policies, programs, laws and issues
Provides technical advice, knowledge, and support to others within and outside the human resources department
Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested by the property's General Manager
Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs. Ensures customer service standards are followed by all team members and addresses issues as they arise. Responsible for the overall achievement of the department's customer service goals
May also oversee Human Risk Management and Wardrobe departments
Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to Executive Management / GM
Maintains strict confidentiality in all departmental and company matters
Qualification
Required
Ten years of progressive experience in human resources, with at least three years' experience at a senior/executive level, including recruitment, training, benefit administration, compensation, and employee/labor relations
Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
Must have experience working in a union environment and taken part in negotiations with the union, if applicable
Strong analytical skill and accounting skills
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to research and gather data from internet and other sources, compile information, and prepare reports
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Extensive knowledge of principles, theories, and practice of human resources management
Must be well organized and have strong communication skills
Must have the ability to interact with guests, staff and colleagues and resolve problems and conflicts in a diplomatic and tactful manner
Preferred
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited four-year college or university
Master's degree in human resources, business or related field from an accredited four-year college or university
Prior experience in the gaming industry
PHR or SPHR professional designation
Prior experience in high volume recruiting
Experience developing and leading HR teams with a business partner model
Prior experience with property/company openings
Benefits
Day 1 Benefits
401k Program
Company Perks
Career Opportunities
Advancement Programs
Scholarships
Company
Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago
Ameristar Casino Hotel East Chicago is a casino providing gaming, hospitality, and entertainment services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-12-26
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