Salary: $85,000-$95,000Job SummaryLevy is proud to partner with Northwestern University at Ryan Field, creating exceptional hospitality experiences for fans, guests, student-athletes, and the campus community. As we continue to grow and elevate the guest and team member experience, we are seeking a strategic, hands-on
Director of Human Resources to lead the people function at this premier collegiate sports venue.
The Director of Human Resources will serve as a key business partner to the leadership team, providing HR guidance and support across recruitment, employee relations, training, compliance, engagement, performance management, and team member development. This role is ideal for a thoughtful and proactive HR leader who enjoys building strong relationships, supporting high-volume operations, and creating a positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities- Serve as the HR leader and strategic partner for the Ryan Field leadership team.
- Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts for salaried, hourly, seasonal, and game day team members.
- Partner with hiring managers to build staffing plans that support event-day operations and business needs.
- Support onboarding, orientation, training, and retention initiatives to create a welcoming and engaging team member experience.
- Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, coaching, and corrective action.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, employment laws, union or labor requirements where applicable, and Levy/Compass standards.
- Maintain HR systems, team member records, reporting, and other administrative processes.
- Champion a culture of inclusion, hospitality, accountability, and team member recognition.
- Support leadership development and succession planning for managers and high-potential team members.
- Partner with operations before, during, and after events to ensure the team member experience supports an exceptional guest experience.
Ideal Candidate- Human Resources leadership experience in hospitality, sports and entertainment, food and beverage, retail, campus dining, or another high-volume environment.
- Strong knowledge of recruiting, employee relations, compliance, onboarding, and HR best practices.
- Ability to build trust with leaders, managers, and team members at all levels.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, event-driven environment with changing priorities.
- Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting seasonal, hourly, union, or large-scale event staffing preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred; SHRM or HRCI certification a plus.
Curious about Life at Levy? Check it out: Levy CultureAt 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.
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