Human Resources Manager | Full-Time | Bismarck Event Center

Oak View Group

Bismarck, ND

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$65,000–$75,000 Per Year

SKILLS

ADP, Business Administration, Change Management, Coaching, Compensation and Benefits, Conflict Resolution, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Management, Disciplinary Action, Emergency Procedures, Emergency Services, Employee Relations, Entertainment and Media, Event Management, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food and Beverage Industry, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Human Resources Processes, Industrial Relations, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Office, Music, Onboarding, Organizational Development/Management, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Performing Arts, Policy Development, Power Amplifier, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Productivity Management, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Resource Management, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sales, Sports, Staff Policies, Talent Management, Trade Shows, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Workplace Issues

LOCATION

Bismarck, ND

POSTED

2 days ago

Oak View Group

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Human Resources Manager to join our team in a leadership capacity. The ideal candidate is a proactive HR professional who will lead and oversee key HR functions, including talent acquisition, employee relations, performance management, compliance, policy development, and payroll oversight. This role will be instrumental in fostering a positive workplace culture, ensuring compliance with labor laws and supporting organizational growth. This position will be the HR lead for OVG at Bismarck Event Center, reporting to the General Manager with dotted line responsibility to the OVG Corporate People and Culture team.

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for providing support to managers and employees regarding HR policies and practices, researching and/or investigating concerns, and making recommendations that promote positive employee relations. The main area of responsibility is to serve as a resource to management and employees in solving day-to-day workplace matters.

This includes conducting workplace investigations and recommending effective solutions and corrective actions in accordance with policy and applicable laws, as well as advising on performance management.

This role pays an annual salary of $65,000-$75,000.

Benefits for full-time roles: health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) savings plan; 401(k) matching; and paid time off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until August 7, 2026.

About the Venue

Oak View Group is proud to provide venue management and food & beverage operations for the Bismarck Event Center, the premier entertainment and convention destination in the heart of downtown Bismarck. As a trusted leader in live experience and hospitality management, Oak View Group is committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, world-class service, and memorable events for the community and visitors alike. The Bismarck Event Center hosts a wide variety of events each year, including concerts, sporting events, trade shows, conventions, banquets, and community gatherings. Featuring multiple event spaces, flexible meeting rooms, and a central downtown location, the venue serves as a hub for entertainment, business, and civic engagement across the region.

Responsibilities

Event Staffing & Recruiting: Lead high-volume, event-driven recruitment, onboarding, and orientation for part-time, seasonal, and event-day personnel.
Employee Relations & Compliance: Manage on-site employee relations and disciplinary actions and ensure strict compliance with local/federal labor laws, health protocols, and safety regulations.
Onsite Presence & Engagement: Maintain a visible presence during event days to resolve staff issues immediately, boosting morale and engagement.
Training & Safety: Implement and monitor company and provincial safety training programs, ensuring all staff understand venue emergency procedures and service standards.
Performance Management: Oversee employee performance appraisals and provide counsel to supervisors to maximize productivity.
Conduct comprehensive event-day onboarding for new hires, emphasizing emergency protocols, customer service standards, and venue policy.
Coach and deliver leadership training modules for supervisors and frontline leads, focusing on conflict resolution, performance management, and HR policy compliance.
Counsel, guide, and educate managers for optimal performance and resolution of complex employee relations and performance management/discipline matters.
Respond to and resolve employee complaints regarding policy violations, such as allegations of discrimination, harassment, and other work-related issues originating from the employee hotline and other sources.
Oversee the onboarding and orientation process to ensure a seamless transition for new employees and alignment with company culture and values.
Scheduling and Roster Management: Support department management with tools for scheduling for 100+ employees, coordinate staffing for events, and conduct adjustments as needed.
Payroll: Manage payroll processing.
Uniform Management: Support Department Managers with uniform distribution and compliance.
Generate reports based on workforce data to support Management decisions and initiatives. Monitor HR KPIs, such as turnover rates and employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

Established working knowledge of all aspects of human resources, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, employee relations and labor relations, talent acquisition, leadership development, talent management, training and organizational development, change management, and organizational dynamics.
Proficiency in compliance, specifically North Dakota labor laws, and other regulations relevant to the business environment.
Familiarity with payroll compliance.
Should exhibit the ability and personal accountability to effectively network and navigate through organizational relationships and work in a matrixed environment.
Work independently to analyze data and provide management with constructive recommendations.
Has experience in public speaking and delivering presentations to different audiences.
Exercises the highest level of discretion and judgment in handling confidential and sensitive employee, compensation, legal, and organizational information.
3-5+ years of experience as HR generalist or related experience.
Proficiency in ADP and Microsoft Office Suite.
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Human Resources Manager | Full-Time | Bismarck Event Center

Oak View Group

Bismarck, ND

About the Company

Oak View Group

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