Lodge Casino - Colorado Director of Human Resources

A Legacy of Excellence

Entertaining Your World

Jacobs Entertainment, Inc. (JEI) is a developer, owner and operator of gaming and entertainment facilities across the United States. Core to the company’s value is our commitment to ethical leadership, outstanding training, and open employee communication.

The Lodge Casino is currently in search of a “Colorado Director of Human Resources”. We are Colorado's First Choice For Fun not only for our guests, but for our employees too! If you are looking for a fun and exciting atmosphere, now is the perfect time to jump start your career. The Lodge Casino opened its doors in June 1998, in Black Hawk, CO. Our property features more than 52,000 square feet of state-of-the-art gaming space, four delicious restaurants, nearly 900 slot machines, 23 table games, four bars and 50 spacious boutique hotel rooms.

Our employees are supported with a comprehensive benefits program that include the following:

• $200 Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 7 paid Holidays
• 80 hours of Vacation after 1 year of employment
• 48 Hours of Sick Time available immediately and renews annually
• We offer a variety of affordable medical, dental, vision and flexible spending account plans after 60 days
• Employee Assistance Program FREE of charge
• Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Company paid short and long term disability
• Matching 401K program after 90 days
• Employee Meal Discounts
• Free Parking
• Discounted Bus Tickets
• Ongoing learning and development programs
• Work towards your future advancement within the company—most of our supervisors and managers are promoted from within

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Autonomously handle human resource and employee policies and procedures and employee relations issues
• Coach and monitor employees at all levels of the organization to ensure consistency throughout all departments
• Coordinate and assist with legal matters requiring outside counsel
• High proficiency and compliance with Federal, State, Municipal and Gaming laws and regulations
• Ensure consistency between the HRMS, wage charts, and employee records
• Consistent and timely tracking of disciplinary action associated with Surveillance Reports, “Money for Minors” and any other required actions 
• Tracking and approval of all employee performance reviews
• Consistent application and on-going monitoring of wage and salary administration
• Development and management of HR budgets, billing, reports and recordkeeping
• Assist and monitor all legal claims, employee liability and lawsuits as well as reviews, prepares and attends all unemployment hearings 
• Collaborate with the General Managers and Corporate Director of HR regarding processes and resources
• Review job descriptions to ensure compliance with all applicable laws
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
• Management of recruitment initiatives and strategies, safety programs, and the training and development function
• Coordinate and meet with insurance brokers and WC and ELP carriers
• Annually review and make recommendations to GM for improvement of the casino policies, procedures and practices related to employee matters 
• Work effectively with corporate and casino management, employees, and co-workers
• Demonstrate the ability to enhance the working relations of other employees and departments
• Provide consistent and effective communication skills with employees, supervisors, and management teams
• Acquire additional human resources knowledge and skills through continuing education, reading and conferences or coursework
• Coordinate all aspects of the Helping Hand Fund
• Serve as chair of the Employee Recognition Committee (ERC)
•  Effective supervision of HR Staff for scheduling, payroll, forecasting, performance evaluations, training, selection and hiring as well as managing, supervising and reviewing the line functions of the property-level Human Resources Department
• Other related duties including but not limited to complying with the following; Colorado Limited Gaming Act, Colorado Gaming Rules and Regulations, Colorado Internal Control Minimum Procedures, Colorado Liquor and Beer Codes, Federal requirements for Anti-Money Laundering, Company Policies, and IRS reporting

Skills, Education and Other Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent or seven to ten years of experience in Human Resources with extensive experience with HR Employee Relations
• Certified as PHR, SPHR, or GPHR
• Operational management abilities and experience 
• Consideration given to a 4-year degree in HR or Business Administration
• Management experience in the casino or hospitality industry a plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as knowledge of software for HRMS & payroll system, and MS Office, to include EXCEL, WORD, and PowerPoint
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with exempt and non-exempt staff
• Be an advocate for non-exempt employees as well as enforcing policies and procedures 
• Experience with interviewing/recruiting, development of wage and salary programs, training programs and risk management
• Must possess a valid Colorado Gaming License
• Identification that establishes identity
• Identification that establishes the right to work in the United States

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