Job Description
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
The Human Resources Director oversees all HR functions across a diverse portfolio including a casino, resort, gas stations, lottery retail operations, and food and beverage. This role is responsible for developing and executing HR strategies that support operational excellence, regulatory compliance, workforce stability, and high-quality employee experience across multiple business lines.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic HR Leadership
- Develop and implement HR strategies that support hospitality, gaming, retail, and property management operations
- Partner with executive leadership to align workforce planning with business goals
- Lead organizational design, restructuring, and growth initiatives
Multi-Unit Talent Acquisition
- Oversee high-volume recruitment for hourly and salaried roles (casino, hotel, retail, maintenance, food and beverage outlets)
- Develop pipelines for critical and hard-to-fill roles
- Ensure efficient onboarding processes across all business units
- Ensure compliant hiring practices in both Nevada and California labor markets
Employee & Labor Relations
- Manage employee relations issues
- Conduct investigations, resolve conflicts, and support disciplinary actions
- Promote a positive, service-driven culture aligned with hospitality standards
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
- Ensure compliance with:
- Nevada labor laws and gaming regulations
- California labor laws for applicable employees, including:
- Wage and hour laws (overtime, meal and rest breaks)
- California Labor Code and Industrial Welfare Commission (IWC) Wage Orders
- Paid sick leave and leave of absence laws (CFRA, FMLA overlap)
- California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA)
- Cal/OSHA safety standards
- Oversee compliance for multi-state payroll practices
- Ensure proper classification of employees (exempt/non-exempt, CA-specific rules)
- Maintain gaming licenses and audit readiness
Compensation & Benefits
- Oversee benefits administration across all entities
- Ensure compliance with California pay transparency, minimum wage, and pay equity laws
Performance Management & Development
- Support performance management systems across all divisions
- Support leadership development for managers in hospitality, retail, and property operations
- Drive succession planning for key operational roles
Training & Workforce Development
- Ensure completion of assigned training programs focused on:
- Customer service excellence (casino/resort/retail)
- Safety compliance (gas stations, maintenance teams)
- Ensure compliance training for gaming and lottery operations
Workforce Operations Management
- Oversee HR support for:
- 24/7 casino and resort operations
- Retail/gas station staffing
- Address scheduling, turnover, and staffing challenges typical in hospitality and retail environments
Culture, Engagement & Retention
- Drive retention strategies for high-turnover roles
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion across all business units
Qualifications:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (required)
- Master’s degree (preferred)
Experience
- 10+ years of HR experience, preferably in:
- Casino/gaming
- Hospitality/resort operations
- Retail or multi-unit operations
- 5+ years in a senior HR leadership role
- Experience managing a large, diverse workforce (hourly + salaried employees)
- Experience managing multi-state HR compliance (Nevada & California strongly preferred)
Certifications (Preferred)
- SHRM-SCP or SPHR
- Gaming HR compliance experience is highly desirable
- California employment law expertise strongly preferred
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of gaming and hospitality workforce dynamics
- Multi-site HR leadership experience
- Expertise in high-volume staffing and workforce planning
- In-depth knowledge of labor laws and regulatory compliance
- Strong conflict resolution and employee relations skills
- Ability to manage complex, fast-paced operational environments
Work Environment
- Primarily on-site in Primm, Nevada
- Requires flexibility to support 24/7 operations (casino, resort, retail)
- Regular travel between properties (casino, gas stations, etc.)
Preferred Industry Background
- Casino & Gaming
- Hospitality / Resort Operations
- Retail / Convenience Stores / Fuel Operations
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!