What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Associate position at State Of Play?
Company Overview:
State of Play Hospitality is a rapidly growing international operator of technology-enabled, premium social entertainment concepts. Since launching its first concept, Bounce, in London in 2012, State of Play has gone on to launch and operate several more industry-leading experiential concepts in the US and UK including Flight Club and Hijingo. Operating in multiple cities across the US and UK, all of its concepts offer an elevated food and beverage experience alongside highly immersive, tech-enhanced takes on long-established, much-loved activities. Learn more at StateOfPlay.com.
Position Purpose:
The HR Associate supports the People function across our US concepts by maintaining HR systems, assisting with reporting and data analysis, and ensuring compliance with HR policies and procedures. This role helps to ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data, supports day-to-day HR operations, and contributes to a positive employee experience.
Position Responsibilities:
- Server as a first point of contact for employee questions, routing complex issues to the appropriate HR or Operational partner.
- Provide administrative support for HR systems (HRIS), including data entry, employee record maintenance, and participation in system updates or implementations.
- Participate in employee engagement activities to help promote our workplace culture.
- Help communicate and promote awareness of Company benefits programs and wellness offerings.
- Support compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws by helping to monitor HR practices and documentation.
- Assist Training Manager in coordinating and delivering employee training sessions, both in-person and virtually, using established content and resources
- Support operational and corporate leaders in reinforcing company policies, procedures, and training best practices.
- Create standard HR reports to support compliance, audits, and internal data requests.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Requirements & Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2-3 years of HR experience, preferably in hospitality and/or retail
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and HRIS systems
- Knowledge of Federal and State employment laws
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Fluency in Spanish is highly preferred
The Company reserves the right in its absolute discretion to add to your duties or amend this job description at any time. In addition to the above duties, you will carry out such other duties as the Company reasonably directs from time to time.
Equal Opportunity Statement: State of Play Hospitality is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to their actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil union status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
