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Salary: $80,168.40 - $86,713.00
Pay Grade: 12
This position is classified as salaried exempt per FLSA standards.
Location: Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134
This position is required to work on-site at Lumen Field & reports to the HR Director.
Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.
About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.
Job Summary
As the Human Resources Manager for Levy at Lumen Field, you will be responsible for overseeing the staffing of major events, leading the employee check-in experience on game days & forging strong partnerships in a unique environment. You should be an experienced Human Resources professional who is also a strategic business partner. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Seattle Seahawks in one of the best NFL properties in the country & work in a different kind of HR!
Responsibilities
- Develops & implements recruitment plans for Levy at Lumen Field in partnership with department directors & managers to maintain adequate staffing levels for stadium events such as legendary concerts, Seattle Sounders MLS matches, & Seattle Seahawks NFL games.
- Leads staffing for all MLS, NFL, and concert activations. Develops a deep understanding of our internal staffing procedures including our volunteers, temp employees, & internal partners.
- Accurately reports on all staffing levels, pre & post matches.
- Ensures all Levy & legal standards, such as I-9's, Levy's Creating Legends, WA State food worker permits, MAST, & all other required onboarding paperwork are completed in a timely & accurate manner.
- Conducts regular audits to verify compliance with policies & procedures in alignment with Levy's Quality & Risk Evaluation (QRE).
- In partnership with the HR Director, develops, implements, & supports a retention strategy for Levy.
- Oversees the entire onboarding & orientation for all new team members.
- Leads efforts around employee engagement at Lumen Field.
- Oversees the timely & accurate completion of all team member timesheets in our ‘MyStaff’ time-keeping system.
- Leads our HR check-in team to maintain an efficient & welcoming employee check-in experience for all events (avg 50+ a year).
- Thorough knowledge of investigation & progressive discipline procedures & supports managers in completing corrective action processes.
- Educates & supports managers in understanding & adhering to Lumen Field's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Ensures all team member information is accurate & up to date within the 'PeopleHub' HRIS.
- Ensures the timely processing of all unemployment claims through Equifax.
- Ensures timely completion of all mandatory compliance-related training to managers & full-time staff.
- Analyzes performance data & generates reports related to headcount, demographics, retention & union required reports.
- Other duties & responsibilities as assigned by the HR Director.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum of 4 - 5 years of experience in Human Resources with previous union experience.
- Highly organized & operates with a keen attention to detail.
- Experience with high volume recruitment.
- Familiarity with performing audits.
- Previous experience managing a unionized workforce.
- High level of computer & database literacy (Smartsheets, Microsoft 365, Visier, Concur, PeopleHub).
- Previous experience in either hospitality, food & beverage, sports & entertainment, or retail.
- Excellent communication skills & able to demonstrate a high degree of maturity.
- Proactive thinker - able to identify next steps.
- Highly motivated self-starter & a willingness to learn.
- Must be able & willing to work (occasional) evenings, (some) weekends, & (rarely) holidays as dictated by the event schedule of Lumen Field. Changes may be sudden & frequent to this schedule.
- Must be able to work early mornings or late evenings dependent on the event schedule.
- Must be able to work on-site at Lumen Field.
Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture
At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Levy.pdf
Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable acccommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsiblities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.
Salary: $80,168.40 - $86,713.00
Pay Grade: 12
This position is classified as salaried exempt per FLSA standards.
Location: Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134
This position is required to work on-site at Lumen Field & reports to the HR Director.
Different perspectives make us better. We’re committed to creating an equal opportunity and fair treatment environment, where learning and growing together is just part of our every day. An environment where you can be your authentic self.
About Levy
The disruptor in defining the sports and entertainment hospitality experience, Levy is recognized as the market leader and most critically acclaimed hospitality company in its industry. Twice named one of the 10 most innovative companies in sports by Fast Company magazine and one of the top three Best Employers for Diversity in America by Forbes, Levy’s diverse portfolio includes award-winning restaurants; iconic sports and entertainment venues, zoos and cultural institutions, theaters, and convention centers; as well as the Super Bowl, Grammy Awards, US Open Tennis Tournament, Kentucky Derby, and NHL, MLB, NBA, NFL, and MLS All-Star Games.
Job Summary
As the Human Resources Manager for Levy at Lumen Field, you will be responsible for overseeing the staffing of major events, leading the employee check-in experience on game days & forging strong partnerships in a unique environment. You should be an experienced Human Resources professional who is also a strategic business partner. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Seattle Seahawks in one of the best NFL properties in the country & work in a different kind of HR!
Responsibilities
- Develops & implements recruitment plans for Levy at Lumen Field in partnership with department directors & managers to maintain adequate staffing levels for stadium events such as legendary concerts, Seattle Sounders MLS matches, & Seattle Seahawks NFL games.
- Leads staffing for all MLS, NFL, and concert activations. Develops a deep understanding of our internal staffing procedures including our volunteers, temp employees, & internal partners.
- Accurately reports on all staffing levels, pre & post matches.
- Ensures all Levy & legal standards, such as I-9's, Levy's Creating Legends, WA State food worker permits, MAST, & all other required onboarding paperwork are completed in a timely & accurate manner.
- Conducts regular audits to verify compliance with policies & procedures in alignment with Levy's Quality & Risk Evaluation (QRE).
- In partnership with the HR Director, develops, implements, & supports a retention strategy for Levy.
- Oversees the entire onboarding & orientation for all new team members.
- Leads efforts around employee engagement at Lumen Field.
- Oversees the timely & accurate completion of all team member timesheets in our ‘MyStaff’ time-keeping system.
- Leads our HR check-in team to maintain an efficient & welcoming employee check-in experience for all events (avg 50+ a year).
- Thorough knowledge of investigation & progressive discipline procedures & supports managers in completing corrective action processes.
- Educates & supports managers in understanding & adhering to Lumen Field's Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Ensures all team member information is accurate & up to date within the 'PeopleHub' HRIS.
- Ensures the timely processing of all unemployment claims through Equifax.
- Ensures timely completion of all mandatory compliance-related training to managers & full-time staff.
- Analyzes performance data & generates reports related to headcount, demographics, retention & union required reports.
- Other duties & responsibilities as assigned by the HR Director.
Minimum requirements
- Minimum of 4 - 5 years of experience in Human Resources with previous union experience.
- Highly organized & operates with a keen attention to detail.
- Experience with high volume recruitment.
- Familiarity with performing audits.
- Previous experience managing a unionized workforce.
- High level of computer & database literacy (Smartsheets, Microsoft 365, Visier, Concur, PeopleHub).
- Previous experience in either hospitality, food & beverage, sports & entertainment, or retail.
- Excellent communication skills & able to demonstrate a high degree of maturity.
- Proactive thinker - able to identify next steps.
- Highly motivated self-starter & a willingness to learn.
- Must be able & willing to work (occasional) evenings, (some) weekends, & (rarely) holidays as dictated by the event schedule of Lumen Field. Changes may be sudden & frequent to this schedule.
- Must be able to work early mornings or late evenings dependent on the event schedule.
- Must be able to work on-site at Lumen Field.
Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy Culture
At Levy, team = family. And we’ll always take care of family, learn more about Levy benefits offered.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Flexible Time Off Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_Levy.pdf
Levy is a member of Compass Group USA. Compass Group/Levy is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass/Levy, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable acccommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsiblities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Levy maintains a drug-free workplace.
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How do I get a people operations specialist job in Seattle?
Focus your search on Seattle's tech and healthcare sectors, which generate the highest volume of people operations roles in the city. South Lake Union, the Eastside corridor, and downtown Seattle are where most openings are posted. Candidates with experience in HRIS platforms, employee lifecycle programs, or benefits administration stand out locally. Connecting with HR and people ops communities through Seattle-area professional groups also opens doors.
Which companies hire people operations specialists in Seattle?
Employers hiring people operations specialists in Seattle right now include Amazon, Concessions International, and DESC, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Seattle's mix of large enterprise tech companies, regional healthcare systems, and fast-growing startups means demand cuts across employer size and sector.
Are there remote people operations specialist jobs in Seattle?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: analytical and HRIS-heavy positions are more remote-friendly, while onboarding, office operations, and employee relations roles typically require in-person presence. About 74% of people operations specialist openings tied to Seattle are remote or hybrid as of August 2026. Project management, data reporting, and policy work are the functions most commonly offered remotely by Seattle employers.
How can I get a people operations specialist job in Seattle with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Seattle is moving into a people operations coordinator or HR assistant role at a mid-size tech company or healthcare organization, which tend to hire and train earlier-career candidates. Seattle's startup ecosystem in South Lake Union frequently posts generalist people ops roles that suit candidates with strong organizational skills and a working knowledge of tools like Workday or BambooHR. Volunteering for HR functions at nonprofits based in Seattle can also build a credible local portfolio.
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