Join the Team.
Kansas City Current is home to the best-in-class training facility and the first stadium built for a women’s sport team. Our organization is committed to seeing the fullest potential of our athletes and of our city.
To foster our vision, we prioritize hiring and retaining world-class talent. We’re looking for talented individuals with diverse perspectives, skill sets, and backgrounds. As leaders in women’s sports, we provide opportunities for professional growth and development and invest in our employees through competitive pay, robust health care and wellness benefits, and employee resources and networking.
The HR is team is seeking an experienced HR professional with enthusiasm and creativity. Reporting to General Counsel, the HR Director will play a key role in talent acquisition, supporting employees and business functions. We are looking for a proactive individual, who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a strong foundation of HR best practices and recruiting.
Who are we hiring? Director, Human Resources
What will you do?
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for all Human Resources functions, aligning HR initiatives with organizational goals and overall business strategy.
- Oversee and refine the full talent acquisition process for full-time, part-time, and event day personnel, ensuring a strong employer brand and effective, inclusive recruitment strategies.
- Evaluate and optimize HR systems (HRIS and ATS), ensuring technology supports efficiency, scalability, and a positive candidate and employee experience; make recommendations for future enhancements.
- Lead organizational development and workforce planning initiatives, partnering with department heads to anticipate and address staffing and capability needs.
- Oversee performance management, succession planning, and talent review processes to ensure a culture of accountability and continuous growth.
- Direct the strategy and continued development of student intern and early career programs, enhancing learning, mentorship, and retention outcomes.
- Develop and implement employee engagement, retention, and culture strategies that drive connection, inclusion, and organizational success.
- Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on HR policy, compliance, and organizational culture, ensuring consistency with best practices and legal requirements.
- Foster a high-performing HR team through coaching, mentorship, and professional development.
- Represent the HR function in cross-functional meetings and strategic planning sessions, acting as a trusted thought partner.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (required)
- 10-15 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership or strategic HR role
- Proven experience leading full-cycle HR functions including talent acquisition, performance management, and employee engagement
- Strong HRIS and ATS experience (Paycor and TeamWorks Online preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute HR strategies aligned with organizational objectives
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a track record of building trusted partnerships across all levels
- High degree of strategic thinking, independence, and accountability in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in sports, entertainment, or event-based industries
- Master’s degree or advanced certification in Human Resources (SHRM-SCP, SPHR, etc.)
- Experience leading organizational change or culture transformation initiatives
Special requirements of the Job: [Including Physical Requirements and environmental demands, if applicable]
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule, inclusive of weekends, nights (event evenings & overnight operation shifts) and holidays.
- Ability to monitor company communications and respond to time-sensitive matters with senior executives.
- Must be able to stand, walk, and move around the venue for extended periods of time, often during events as needed.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed for event setup, equipment management, or assisting with operational needs.
We value diversity and seek world-class employees of all backgrounds.
The Kansas City Current values diversity and is looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law mandates, we comply with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
