Human Resource Business Partner Manager

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.

As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes a media portfolio including BK Mag, as well as Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.

Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence—constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.

We Are Guided By Our Core Values

• Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.
• Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.
• Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.
• Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.
  
  

Summary

We are looking for a Human Resources Business Partner who is passionate about people, culture, and organizational growth to help shape the employee experience across our business. In this role, you will partner closely with leaders and employees to build high-performing teams, drive engagement, and support a culture rooted in collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. Reporting to the VP, HR Business Partner, you will serve as both a strategic advisor and hands-on partner, helping leaders navigate change, develop talent, and create an environment where employees can thrive.

If you are energized by fast-paced environments, enjoy solving complex people challenges, and want to make an impact at one of the most exciting sports and entertainment companies in the industry, we’d love to hear from you.

What You Will Do

Business Partnership & Strategy:

• Serve as a strategic partner to business leaders, aligning people strategies with organizational goals
• Build strong relationships with internal clients to understand business priorities and implement effective HR solutions
• Provide guidance across key HR areas including employee relations, coaching, compensation, organizational development, and performance management
• Analyze employee data (e.g., compensation, attrition, job levels) to inform decision-making and recommend proactive solutions
• Partner with Learning & Development to support training, career development, and performance initiatives
• Collaborate with HR leadership to enhance core processes including performance management, engagement surveys, and the employee lifecycle
  
  

Employee Engagement & Culture

• Champion a culture of excellence, engagement, and inclusion across the organization
• Act as a change agent, supporting leaders and employees through organizational changes
• Support the development and execution of engagement initiatives to drive satisfaction and retention
  
  

Employee Relations

• Support the resolution of employee relations matters, including conflict resolution and performance concerns
• Coach managers on leadership effectiveness, organizational design, and employee development
• Educate leaders and employees on HR best practices, including performance management, compensation, and career progression
  
  

HR Projects & Operations

• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR programs across areas such as retention, compensation, benefits, and employee development
• Lead and support HR initiatives and projects, including policy updates, engagement programs, and employee lifecycle enhancements
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 4 years of client-facing and/or consulting experience, or a combination of both
• 3 years of experience in Human Resources
• Experience across core HR functions, including organizational development, change management, and employee relations
• Strong knowledge of HR practices, employment laws, and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
  
  

Compensation

$90,000 - $135,000

Full-time employees are eligible for a robust slate of total rewards, including:

• Bonus eligibility
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility
• 401k Employer Match at 4%
• Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays
• Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service
• Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability
• Free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista bar
• And more!
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Works primarily in an office environment but is encouraged to attend games and other events on evenings, weekends, and holidays.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.