Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Manager at LEO Events leads the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department, as overseen by the Senior Director of Human Resources and Administration, ensuring excellence in employee relations, organizational effectiveness, and compliance. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong interpersonal skills, project management capabilities, and hands-on experience in recruitment, HR systems, and performance management.

This position is required to work from the Memphis, Nashville, or Chattanooga, TN office. 

Job Responsibilities:

· Lead the full-cycle talent acquisition process:

o Maintain and update job descriptions and job requirements

o Source and screen candidates through the applicant tracking system

o Conduct virtual and in-person interviews

o Recommend finalists to hiring managers and leadership

o Issue offers 

· Oversee employee benefits administration and serve as the primary contact for benefit-related matters.

· Manage the HRIS platform (e.g., Paylocity), including maintaining personnel data integrity and generating reports.

· Oversee semi-monthly payroll. 

· Serve as the administrator for the performance management platform, supporting supervisors in conducting 90-day and annual reviews. 

· Handle sensitive employee relations matters, including accommodations, investigations, and disciplinary actions.

· Address employee concerns and mediate workplace conflicts in collaboration with department leadership.

· Conduct annual reviews of HR policies and recommend updates to align with legal requirements and company needs.

· Participate in the Information Security Committee and ensure compliance with HR-related regulatory issues. 

· Maintain and update compensation documentation; prepare salary offers and adjustments.

· Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture.

· Stay current on employment legislation and best practices in HR. 

· Be an active member of SHRM and other event operational organizations that provide continued education and development for the company

· Attend client programs as requested. 

· Travel as needed to other LEO offices and be available to work remotely on nights and weekends, as applicable.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience

· 5+ years of progressive HR experience

· Strong background in employee relations, benefits, and payroll administration

· Experience with HRIS platforms and performance management systems

Competencies:

· In-depth understanding of HR functions, best practices, and employment law

· Strong leadership and people management skills

· High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness

· Excellent communication skills: verbal, written, and interpersonal

· Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of handling multiple priorities

· Solutions-focused and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

· Proficient in MS Office and HR tools

· Willingness to travel (4–5%) and work occasional nights/weekends

Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands:

Employee required to spend a portion of time remaining in a seated position looking at a computer screen. Employee required to do some standing and walking. Employee will be in a well-lighted, heated, and/or air-conditioned indoor office setting with adequate ventilation.

Company Summary:

LEO Events is a woman-owned, owner-operated, award-winning, diverse supplier of the most meaningful and memorable events. Founded in 2012, LEO has consistently showcased fresh and fearless creativity, inventive tactics, and an exceptionally collaborative approach to event design and production. Our increasingly diverse staff of 100+ full-time employees is distributed nationwide with main offices in Memphis, Nashville, and Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The biggest brands in business trust us — over and over, year after year — to deliver their most critical messages on the most important occasions. These long-standing client relationships are the truest testament to the quality of our work.

We stay active in our communities and strive to make positive contributions everywhere we go. We prioritize diversity in our offices, on our stages, and in our supplier relationships, and we believe representing the world more fully paves the way for better work and a better future. 

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