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INTRODUCTION

Join the team helping deliver one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. As an HR Business Partner, you’ll serve as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to leaders and employees, shaping the workforce experience that powers this once-in-a-generation event. You will collaborate closely with management to design and execute forward-thinking HR strategies that align with regional and global goals, elevate employee engagement, and strengthen a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and operational excellence. Your expertise will drive critical areas such as talent management, workforce planning, organizational design, employee relations, compliance, and HR analytics, ensuring the right people are in the right roles to make history.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Business Partnership

- Serve as a key advisor to business leaders, offering expertise on HR strategy, policy interpretation, workforce development, and employment law.
- Partner with Regional HR to ensure consistency and alignment with CEVA’s global HR framework and organizational priorities.
- Drive business performance by connecting people strategies to operational KPIs and outcomes.
- Maintain a visible presence across operational sites — conducting GEMBA walks and building strong relationships with the teams that bring the Games to life.

Talent Management & Development

- Support the full talent lifecycle — from acquisition and onboarding to performance management and succession planning — to attract and retain top talent for a high-impact, high-performance environment.
- Launch and oversee talent processes, including annual performance reviews, goal setting, and people development programs, ensuring alignment and accountability.
- Coach leaders on performance, career development, and employee engagement strategies.
- Identify and address training needs and opportunities for leadership growth and skill enhancement.

Organizational Design & Workforce Planning

- Partner with leadership to design agile organizational structures that support the unique needs of large-scale event operations.
- Advise on new roles, replacement strategies, and job architecture to align talent with business evolution.
- Lead workforce planning initiatives, forecasting future talent requirements and developing action plans to ensure readiness for every phase of LA28 operations.

HR Analytics & Reporting

- Track and analyze key HR metrics — including turnover, time-to-fill, and diversity indicators — to identify trends and deliver data-driven insights.
- Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all HR data, processes, and reports, driving informed business decisions.
- Continuously monitor workforce data to optimize performance and improve organizational health.

Compliance & Employee Relations

- Ensure adherence to labor laws, regulations, and company policies while fostering a fair, respectful, and inclusive workplace.
- Partner with Legal on complex employee relations matters to mitigate risks and ensure best-in-class HR governance.
- Oversee and interpret Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) to ensure consistent, compliant application across the organization.
- Address employee concerns with empathy, professionalism, and discretion, promoting a culture of trust and accountability.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field.
- PHR certification or equivalent professional designation preferred.
- 3–5+ years of progressive HR experience, ideally supporting operational or event-driven environments.