At the National Hot Rod Association, we crave speed. We race the fastest vehicles in motorsports at speeds of more than 300 mph, with power exceeding 11,000 hp—NHRA is the most extreme sport on the planet! At NHRA, we believe in Speed for All, which provides competition opportunities for all drivers, from street-car owners to professional racers. NHRA also offers career-driven opportunities off-track and behind the scenes. We serve content to our highly engaged audiences on-site at events, on the Fox broadcast and Fox Sports networks, at NHRA.com, through our live streaming service NHRA.TV, and within the pages of our publication, National DRAGSTER. Our team supports the infrastructure of local grassroots-level racing all the way up to the professional touring series all across the country, as well as our corporate offices and remote functions.

 

If you are looking to join a dynamic and high-speed organization in the sports and entertainment space, have the drive to innovate and the satisfaction of seeing your work in action, read on…

 

 

Working closely with the VP of Human Resources you will be a key member of the organization’s leadership team, responsible for driving HR initiatives that support the organization’s strategic objectives and fostering a positive work environment.  This “hands on” role requires a combination of strategic thinking, leadership skills, and HR generalist expertise to effectively manage the organizations human capital comprised of approximately 150 full time nationwide employees across the nation, plus a seasonal/on call staff of 1,300 employees that support our race events nationwide. 

 

To be successful, you will need a solid and broad-based working knowledge of the following areas:  Strategic HR Planning; Talent Acquisition and Management; Employee Relations and Engagement; Performance Management; Compensation & Benefits; Health & Safety Programs; Employment Law and Regulations; HR Compliance and HR Technology and Systems.  A background with Affirmative Action programs is a plus. This position will require some travel to our nationwide race events as needed to provide on-site HR support and to visit our Indianapolis office.

·       Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; Master’s degree preferred.  

·       Certification such as SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) or SHRM-SCP (Senior Certified Professional) is desirable.  

·       Minimum of 10+ years of progressive hands-on HR experience with 5 years in a senior or leadership role.  Experience in sports and entertainment is a plus. 

·       Prior supervisory experience managing an HR team.   

·       In-depth knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations including experience working with in-house legal counsel to resolve employee matters and anticipate potential legal minefields relating to the HR area.  

·       Experience in a dynamic fast-paced organization to be able to participate in an “all hands-on deck” office to maximize resources and work effectively across departments with strong project and time management skills.

·       Strong communication, collaboration and consultation skills to effectively work with all levels of management to build relationships across the organization.

·       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex HR issues and develop creative solutions.

·       High level of integrity and confidentiality, with a commitment to ethical behavior in all aspects of HR management.

·       Values and considers the perspectives and backgrounds of all parties and can help supervisors to understand and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the organization.

·       Ability to flex and adjust priorities constantly, be comfortable with change, and able to work within lean budgetary constraints.

Physical Requirements:
·       This role typically operates in an office environment. 

·       Must be able to comfortably work in a sitting or standing position at their desk.  

·       Will require occasional travel for business needs via airline or driving.  

·       Must be able to comfortably walk and stand when visiting race events.

In return, we offer a challenge driven environment with a competitive salary and benefit package that includes: health insurance, long and short term disability, life insurance, a 401(k) Plan and a generous paid time off plan. In addition, the successful candidate will have the opportunity for upward career mobility and continued expansion of the HR department.

NHRA provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

 April, 2024

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.