Director - People & Culture

POSITION: Director, People and Culture

REPORTS/RELATIONSHIPS: Reports directly to the Chief People Officer

Organization Overview

Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) is one of the fastest- growing companies in the industry. It owns and operates two sports teams, including the NFL's Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC, an MLS expansion club that began play in 2022, and Bank of America Stadium.

In 1993, NFL owners unanimously selected the Carolinas as the 29th NFL franchise and the first expansion team since 1976. As a result, the Carolina Panthers began to play in 1995, with their first game in Canton, OH, in the annual AFC-NFC Hall of Fame Game. Over the last 25 years, the Panthers have been a highly successful team on the field, winning multiple NFC South Division titles and playing in two Super Bowls.

Since 1996, Bank of America Stadium, located in uptown Charlotte, has been home to the Panthers. The 75,412-seat, privately financed, open-air, and natural grass stadium was specifically designed for football. Bank of America Stadium currently serves as a self- contained headquarters for the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC, and includes training facilities, practice fields, and administrative offices.

Equally successful off the field, the organization is a highly respected, well-regarded, professionally managed sports franchise. Since their beginning, the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC have been known for providing customers/fans with superior service. They are recognized as an excellent employer, an outstanding corporate citizen, and community partner.

Tepper Sports & Entertainment (TSE) organization is also in the process of transforming itself into a broader sports and entertainment company. Initial steps include hosting and co- producing music concerts, festivals, additional sporting events, and meetings and conferences - building on its current base of college football games and international soccer games.

Basic Functions

The individual who occupies this strategic leadership role is responsible for overseeing comprehensive Human Resources functions while championing cultural inclusion and belonging initiatives. This position will drive the organization's people strategy, fostering an inclusive workplace that attracts, develops, and retains diverse talent. This role combines traditional Human Resources responsibilities with a strong focus on cultural inclusion and belonging, fostering an inclusive environment that supports organizational growth, and employee wellbeing.

Specific duties will include, but not necessarily be limited to:

• Develop and implement Human Resources strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee all Human Resources functions including recruitment, compensation, benefits, performance management, and employee relations.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.
• Lead cultural inclusion and belonging, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
• Develop and implement programs to foster an inclusive workplace culture.
• Partner with leadership to embed DEI principles into all aspects of the organization.
• Manage complex employee relations issues and conduct investigations as needed.
• Develop policies and procedures to promote a positive work environment.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee-related matters.
• Develop strategies for attracting and retaining top talent.
• Implement succession planning and career development programs.
• Oversee performance management processes.
• Lead organizational change initiatives related to culture and Human Resources practices.
• Conduct organizational assessments and implement improvement strategies.
• Facilitate and administer workforce planning initiatives.
• Develop Human Resources metrics and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of HR initiatives.
• Provide data-driven insights to inform decision making.

Requirements

• Eight or more years of progressive Human Resources experience, including three or more years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Human Resources best practices and labor laws.
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to drive organizational change.
• Demonstrated experience in leading DEI initiatives.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Tepper Sports & Entertainment is an equal opportunity at-will employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.