Human Resources Business Partner

Dave & Buster's Inc.

HR Business Partner supporting culture, engagement, and compliance for Dave & Buster’s and Main Event entertainment venues. Advising field leaders across Atlanta, Cleveland, or Chicago.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois, Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in HR Business Partnering, change management, and leadership development, with a strong focus on fostering high performance and ensuring HR compliance. Proven ability to collaborate across teams and implement strategic solutions that align with organizational objectives.

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HR Business Partner ExperienceChange ManagementLeadership DevelopmentEmployee RelationsOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

HR ComplianceTalent AcquisitionSuccession PlanningProgram DevelopmentPerformance Management

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationStrong Decision-MakingSound JudgmentCoaching and AdvisingAccountability

Certifications & Qualifications

BA/BS Degree

Industry Keywords

Hospitality ExperienceCulture-Forward CompaniesEmployee EngagementMulti-Unit ConceptsRemote Work

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a strategic business partner and consultant to Field leaders.
Anticipate needs for change, recommend solutions, and influence sustainable resolutions and change.
Coach and advise operations partners, translating strategic intent into measurable team results.
Empower leaders to identify, develop, and reward high performance.
Support and facilitate leadership development, individual development, succession planning, and engagement for Field teams.
Partner with peer teams to ensure programs and processes support Team Members and the business.
Innovate and redesign programs and processes as needed.
Work closely with Talent Acquisition on hiring processes, talent movements, and resignations.
Collaborate with HRBPs and Support Center leadership to implement solutions addressing organizational and business-unit objectives.
Support programs that nurture and sustain the company culture and develop people.
Implement recognition programs and celebrations.
Ensure HR compliance and proactively close gaps.
Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and local, state, and federal laws.
Guide and support resolution of employee relations issues and accurate use of HR guidelines, systems, and processes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

HR Business Partner experience leading multi-unit concepts (hospitality experience preferred).
Excellent communication and organizational skills.
High level of capability in change management.
History of leadership roles with companies that are culture-forward.
Sound judgment and strong decision-making skills.
Accountability for high personal and professional standards of conduct.
5+ years of professional HR work experience with increasing levels of responsibility.
BA/BS required.
Position is based remotely with at least 10–25% travel required.
Must be located in Atlanta, Cleveland, or Chicago.
Bilingual preferred but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Exclusive discounts on food and games at D&B & Main Event.
Paid Time Off (PTO) that increases with tenure.
11 Company Holidays (Including your Birthday) & 2 Floating Holidays per year.
Medical, dental, vision and voluntary benefits.
Livongo, SurgeryPlus, and Telehealth benefits.
401k with company match following 6 months of employment.
Buster’s Legacy Fund (Support Team Members during difficult Times).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Offerings.
Work out facility on-site.
Employee Power Card | Free Video Games.