Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp. (MSG Entertainment) is a leader in live entertainment, delivering unforgettable experiences while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. The Company’s portfolio includes a collection of world-renowned venues – New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – that showcase a broad array of sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events for millions of guests annually. In addition, the Company features the original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for 90 years. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com.
Who are we hiring?
The Senior Manager – Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) plays a critical role in driving operational excellence by aligning HR strategies with business objectives. The Senior Manager partners closely with business leaders to deliver scalable HR solutions that improve efficiency, support employee performance, and enhance the overall employee experience. The Senior Manager leads key initiatives across performance management, employee relations, compliance, and workforce analytics, while collaborating with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to streamline processes and ensure consistent, high-impact support throughout the employee lifecycle. As a business advisor and HR team mentor, this role is essential in fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and high performance.
What will you do?
- Partner closely with business units to deeply understand strategic priorities and translate them into targeted HR initiatives that drive measurable impact.
- Establish and enforce structured performance management practices that align with company values, clarify expectations, and strengthen organizational accountability.
- Provide knowledgeable counsel on complex employee relations issues, conflict resolution, and critical employee lifecycle moments to support a healthy, high-performing workplace culture.
- Ensure accuracy and integrity of employee data by driving consistent follow-through, process adherence, and productivity through HR administrative support and the employee service center.
- Collaborate with HR Centers of Excellence (COE) to embed innovation, efficiency, and simplification into core HR processes, proactively identifying and implementing improvements that elevate the employee experience.
- Coordinate with COEs in compensation, benefits, talent acquisition, and learning & development to deliver seamless support across all phases of the employee lifecycle for designated business divisions.
- Leverage HR data and analytics to uncover insights, inform decisions, and support ongoing business performance and workforce planning.
- Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of employment laws and internal policies, ensuring compliance and consistency across supported business areas.
- Mentor and coach HR colleagues, fostering capability building, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing across the HR team.
What do you need to succeed?
- 8+ years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years as an HR Business Partner at a managerial level
- Deep knowledge of HR disciplines including performance management, employee relations, talent development, compensation, compliance, and change management.
- Capable of influencing at all levels, building trust with stakeholders, and maintaining confidentiality.
- Adept at relationship-building, collaboration, and conflict resolution.
- Ability to enhance operational efficiency through process optimization and stakeholder engagement.
- Proficient in leveraging data, metrics, and workforce trends to inform decisions and drive continuous improvement.
- Strong ability to lead, motivate, and empower teams in an inclusive environment; creates a culture of recognition, trust, and accountability.
- Ability to multitask and adapt in high-pressure, deadline-driven settings.
Special Requirements
- Flexible availability to accommodate business needs (may include nights, weekends, and holidays)
- Occasional travel to venues and various office locations as needed.
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At MSG, we recognize the importance of upskilling employees’ talents and strengths so they can drive their careers forward. We are proud to offer a robust set of tools and resources to help employees understand their interests and purpose, harness their talents and obtain the skills they need to reach the next step in their careers. Growth and longevity for our employees are top priorities here.
We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides 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, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations and will consider requests for reasonable accommodations as required.
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What We Do
MSG Entertainment is a world leader in live entertainment, comprised of world-renowned venues and marquee brands. Utilizing our powerful assets and expertise, we produce, present, or host a variety of entertainment and sports events, delivering unforgettable experiences for millions of fans each year. Across our venues and brands, MSG Entertainment sets the standard for excellence and innovation while forging deep connections with diverse and passionate audiences. Our Company includes our portfolio of iconic venues: New York’s Madison Square Garden, The Theater at Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hall, and Beacon Theatre; and The Chicago Theatre – each a prominent destination for unforgettable experiences and events. With flexible seating capacities and configurations that range from 2,800 to 21,000, our venues enable us to showcase a broad array of compelling sporting events, concerts, family shows, and special events that cover a wide spectrum of genres. This includes at Madison Square Garden, known as “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” which serves as home to the New York Knicks and New York Rangers – two of the most recognized franchises in professional sports – and perennially hosts the biggest names in music and entertainment. MSG Entertainment also features the wholly-owned original production, the Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes, which has been a holiday tradition for generations of fans at Radio City Music Hall since 1933. The show’s enduring popularity is driven by the world-famous Radio City Rockettes, the longest-running precision dance company in America. More information is available at www.msgentertainment.com
