Job Description

Who We Are BATL Axe Throwing is a dynamic, inclusive, and progressive international company with a long track record of internal career advancement. Our mission at BATL is to show people the power of being good to each other using the axe as a tool to build community, inspired by our backyard roots. Founded in 2006, we\xe2\x80\x99re immensely proud to have been the first organization in the world to offer an indoor venue to experience the thrill of axe throwing in leagues, group parties, walk-ins, and team building. We continue to further our promise to be as inclusive as possible in our work and play environment, actively working to create a sense of belonging for a diversity of perspectives reflecting the greater community. Unlike most sports, our throwers always compete head-to-head with no separation by gender identity or physical disability, including tournament play. (https://batlgrounds.com/anti-racism-diversity-inclusion-and-belonging) BATL is one of the quickest growing brands in the sporting entertainment industry, with extensive national press coverage and a fanatical following of league members and event guests. Almost 2 million people from all walks of life have thrown axes at one of our BATL venues. BATL is a proud founding member of the International Axe Throwing Federation (IATF). batlgrounds.com Who We\xe2\x80\x99re Looking For At BATL Axe Throwing, we\xe2\x80\x99re seeking a qualified Human Resources Director to lead our Human Resources team in removing barriers to success for all BATL employees in our venues, Customer Service, and Venue Support Team (head office). Reporting directly to the CEO, you will oversee all elements of the BATL employee experience while providing empathetic leadership. You will collaborate with the leadership team to understand and strategize company goals related to HR, talent, and culture. We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for engaged, motivated people to join our team (OK, who isn\'t). Small teams need great collaborators and communicators. We move quickly and decisions can be made fast, sometimes requiring you to pivot, or support others who may struggle. We are a growing creative company with more of a \xe2\x80\x98start-up\xe2\x80\x99 environment and a huge opportunity for personal career growth. If this sounds like you, read on! Your Key Responsibilities Will Include (directly and/or in a supervisory capacity): Total Rewards Management

• Approving biweekly payroll and alternating biweekly tips payments
• Recommending compensation and competitive compensation research
• Administering Health Insurance Benefits and performing periodic cost analysis

TalentAcquisition

• Preparing and updating role descriptions in collaboration with hiring managers
• Managing recruitment budgets
• Maintaining an engaging presence on LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor, and other TA media
• Negotiating compensation with potential candidates

Training & Talent Development

• On-boarding and Orientation
• Supporting people managers to source directed training programs as needed
• Supporting people managers in the Performance Management process

Human Resources Administration and Employee Records Keeping

• Continuing to build our newly launched HRIS system (UKG)
• Maintaining accurate employment records and personal data with a confidential mindset
• Crafting employment contracts

Employer Regulatory Affairs

• Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements in Ontario and the seven American states in which we operate (North Carolina, Illinois, Michigan, Florida, Tennessee, Texas, Arizona)
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures to meet internal objectives and external regulatory requirements

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Responding to employee enquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Fostering an engaging and productive employee experience
• Conducting and evaluating surveys and reports with the goal of improving the employee experience

HR Team Management

• Managing HR workflow including productivity and mentorship of two direct reports

Forecasting and managing annual HR budget

• Facilitating professional development, training, and certifications for HR team

Confidential Reporting Process and Issue Escalations

• Resolving conflict and determining disciplinary action as required
• Investigating and resolving reports of disputes among staff, guests, and league members professionally and confidentially, adhering to all regional regulatory requirements

Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

• Sourcing and implementing on-going training in anti-racism, anti-bias, and DIBs
• Ensuring all processes and procedures adhere to BATL\xe2\x80\x99s firm commitment to DIBs

Your Skills And Qualifications

• 5-10 years of HR experience including 5 years of HR team leadership experience
• Thorough understanding of Ontario employment-related laws and regulations
• Strong EQ and empathetic interpersonal skills to build employee rapport and trust
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks when appropriate
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset, adaptable to change and rapid growth
• Confident self-starter, eager to grow your career, showing initiative and delivering results independently while reporting to the CEO and providing status updates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a focus on clarity, respect, and motivation
• Experience building, working with, and training employees on UKG or similar HRIS
• Experience working with Google Suite including Gmail, Sheets, Docs; experience with Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint is an asset
• Unwavering commitment to anti-racism, anti-bias, equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging

What We Can Offer You

• Comprehensive health insurance benefits package, available to you after successful completion of your 3-month probationary period
• 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, increasing by 1 day of vacation for each year of tenure to a maximum 20 days of vacation per year, plus additional team days off throughout the year
• Future opportunities for career advancement as this department grows under your leadership
• A service-oriented work environment that is professionally challenging while socially informal
• Remote working environment for the foreseeable future, attending in-person meetings as required
• Ongoing skills and development training including complimentary access to thousands of soft- and hard-skills training courses available at the LinkedIn learning portal
• Complimentary membership in Perkopolis.com, offering you dozens of discounts on shopping, travel, experiences, etc. and discounted gym membership at GoodLife Fitness
• Staff discounts on BATL apparel, merchandise, and axe throwing, including 50% off league membership and Friends & Family discounts

BATL Core Values We are a COMMUNITY: We strive to build something greater than the sum of us as individuals.

• We are generous, respectful, and lend a hand.
• We work with our neighbors, building on our successes together.
• We support each other and adapt in order to grow.

We are EMPOWERED: We take initiative. We are accountable for our actions and decisions.

• We have a sense of ownership, taking responsibility and finishing what we start.
• We behave responsibly: others\xe2\x80\x99 safety and well-being is our priority.
• We think beyond our own scope, anticipating what needs to be done for the greater BATL good.

We have HEART: We believe in what we do and are intent on sharing our love of axe throwing with the world.

• We are scrappy, having a sense of urgency to get the job done.
• We are irreverent and don\xe2\x80\x99t take ourselves too seriously.
• We are unified in celebrating each other\xe2\x80\x99s accomplishments.

We are INNOVATORS: We created the sport of urban axe throwing and invention is at our core.

• We encourage ongoing development to lead our sport to new heights.
• We recognize challenges as drivers of creativity and growth.
• We push boundaries to maximize results.
• We are professionals, taking pride in delivering an unrivaled experience.

We have INTEGRITY: We are made stronger by living our shared Values.

• We are inclusive: be good to each other and you are welcome in our backyard.
• We are undivided in our struggles.
• We are fierce competitors and respect the rules of competition.
• We stand by our actions, values, and responsibilities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: $90,000.00-$105,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Are you located in the GTHA or Southern Ontario?
• What HRIS or HCM do you have experience with? Please list as many as you have worked with.

Experience:

• HR: 5 years (required)
• HR management: 5 years (required)

Work Location: Remote