Manager, People & Culture (Talent Acquisition & HRIS)

Our Purpose:

We are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community and business partners through world class sports and entertainment. We believe that Winning Matters, our Fans come first, with risk comes reward, great teams can achieve unimaginable results, honoring the Pacific Northwest is our duty and driving the business is our responsibility. 

 Since the team was awarded in 2018 through to our first puck drop in 2021, the Kraken brand has become one of the most recognized and beloved in the NHL. Playing at Climate Pledge Arena, the most sustainable arena in the world, we want to provide a memorable experience every night and make fans for life. Our joint foundation, One Roof Foundation aims to advance equity and sustainability by increasing opportunities to thrive for our most vulnerable young people and communities.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Hiring:

The Seattle Kraken aspire to write a new playbook in sports and entertainment that includes everyone. In alignment with this vision, if you don’t meet every job requirement listed—or if you haven’t played ice hockey before or are still learning about the sport—we still encourage you to apply. We understand you may bring other relevant experiences and expertise to help us become the highest performance organization we can be. One of our core values is ‘Make Us Better’ and we recognize diversity, equity and inclusion as a critical business strategy.  

If you’d like to request an accommodation in the application or interview process, please let us know by emailing: hr@seattlekraken.com.

Position Summary:

The People and Culture (PaC) Manager will focus on talent acquisition efforts and Human Resources Information System (HRIS) administration to ensure seamless HR & Payroll operations. This role will drive recruitment strategies, optimize HR technology, ensure data integrity, and refine onboarding for an exceptional new hire experience. The PaC Manager will partner with leadership to align hiring initiatives with business goals while maintaining compliance and reporting accuracy.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage full cycle recruiting for full and part time roles for the Seattle Kraken and Kraken Community Iceplex.
  • Conduct intake meetings with managers and guide them through the hiring process.
  • Assist with sourcing and interview scheduling, as needed.
  • Draft offer letters and support managers throughout the offer process.
  • Process background checks and escalate, as needed.
• Oversee fellowship/internship program, including recruitment, onboarding, and professional development opportunities.
• Lead new hire orientations and onboarding process.
• Manage administrative items for offboarding such as creating separation letters, submitting details to COBRA administrator, and collecting company property.
• Drive HRIS implementation, updates, and maintenance.
  • Process all new hires, transfers, promotions, role changes, and separations.
  • Maintain employee records ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and integrity through continuous audit and review.
  • Serve as the point person for HR audits, metrics, and reporting.
  • Create and manage internal HR forms, files, documents, and compliance requirements.
• Complete all verifications of employment and unemployment claims.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• 5 years of proven HR experience with a focus on talent acquisition and HRIS management.
• Tech savvy, solution-focused, self-driven, resourceful, and collaborative.
• Must be adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an expert ability to present and communicate new ideas and concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of attention to detail, accuracy in work product, and focus on service.
• A high degree of personal integrity, sound judgement in decision-making, discretion with confidential matters & sensitive information, and consistently puts the interests of the organization first.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous experience with UKG is a plus.
• Current or previous sports, entertainment, and/or hospitality industry experience.

Total Rewards Package:

• Compensation:
  • In accordance with Washington’s Equal Pay and Opportunity Act, the anticipated starting salary for this role is $80k. The full salary band for this level is $80k - $90k. Actual base pay will depend on employee’s experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Monthly cell phone stipend
• Benefits & Perks:
  • Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, including premiums for eligible dependents enrolled in the plans
  • Company-paid life insurance and short & long term disability insurance
  • Company-paid employee assistance program and Headspace subscription
  • Flexible spending accounts and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance available
  • Company-paid Orca card
  • 401k (pre-tax and Roth) with Company match up to 4%
  • 10 vacation days, 3 personal holidays, and accrued sick time
  • Minimum 10 paid holidays per year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Kraken ticket stipend and employee only pre-sale opportunities to non-Kraken events
  • Discounts at the Kraken Team Stores, Kraken Community Iceplex, 32 Bar & Grill, and other partners
  • Company-wide recognition platform
  • Corporate office located at the Kraken Community Iceplex in Northgate; within walking distance of the Northgate Light Rail Station and Northgate Transit Center; free parking

Working Conditions:

• This role is based on-site in our Seattle office and requires work to be performed in person. However, we do value flexibility as the business will allow and offer occasional opportunities to work from home.
• Minimal Travel (<10% travel): May be required to travel. Trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay away from home for one or more nights.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule inclusive of weekends, nights and holidays.
• Frequent bending, lifting 15-20 pounds, sitting, exposure to multiple external elements, extensive walking through the building including inclines and stairs.

Seattle Hockey Partners, LLC and Seattle Arena Company, LLC are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We do not discriminate on basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000