Senior People Partner

Rush Street Interactive (NYSE: RSI) is a market leader in online casino and sports betting, currently operating real-money gaming with our brands: BetRivers.com, PlaySugarHouse.com, and RushBet.co. We’re building bridges between online, social and land-based gaming businesses to create amazing, integrated experiences that keep players in the game.

As a Senior People partner, you will be responsible for driving high-impact people strategies that align with organizational goals, foster employee engagement, and enhance business performance. Acting as a strategic advisor to senior business leaders and key liaison to the People Team, you will proactively identify both systemic and specific challenges, then design and implement people solutions that accelerate success. As a trusted thought leader, you will design and implement HR strategies, programs, and policies that align with the company's growth and objectives in Latin America. Reporting to the Head of People & Culture, this role acts as a strategic advisor to regional leaders, collaborating with cross-functional teams to attract, develop, and retain top talent while cultivating a positive and inclusive workplace. Initially, you will support operations in Colombia (Bogotá, Medellín), Mexico, and Peru. Additionally, you will play a key role in new jurisdiction launches across Latin America, leading efforts to ensure successful market integration.

Essential Responsibilities:  

Strategic Leadership:

• Develop and execute People strategies and initiatives aligned with the company's goals and values, with a focus on supporting business growth and expansion in Latin America.
• Partner with regional leaders and executives to understand business needs and provide strategic guidance and support.
• Drive initiatives to enhance employee engagement, productivity, and retention across all levels of the organization.

Talent Acquisition and Management:

• Lead talent management efforts in Latin America, including workforce planning, recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes.
• Oversee partnership with staffing agencies (e.g. Adecco)
• Partner with talent acquisition on implementing strategies to attract and retain top talent, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Total Rewards (Benefits, Payroll, Compensation):

• Manage the LATAM payroll cycle, including SENA contributions, social security payments, entity reporting, and ensuring accurate vacation, sick leave, and other leave payments.
• Conduct compensation analysis for LATAM
• Research benefits and wellness programs

Talent and Performance Management:

• Implement performance management processes and tools to drive employee development, goal setting, feedback, and performance evaluation.
• Identify training and development needs and collaborate with global people partners to design and deliver programs that enhance skills and capabilities.
• Provide coaching and support to managers and employees to facilitate professional growth and career development.

Employee Relations and Compliance:

• Collaborate with the Staff Director – LATAM on employee leaves, harmony committee cases, terminations, labor relations, people engagement initiatives, and other employee relations matters as needed.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and resource for employees and managers on policies, procedures, and employment laws in Latin America.
• Stay current on People & Culture trends, best practices, and regulatory changes in Latin America, and proactively address compliance issues.

Culture and Engagement:

• Partner with Staff Director on developing and implementing initiatives to enhance employee morale, well-being, and satisfaction, including recognition programs, social events, and wellness initiatives.
• Review employee engagement surveys, analyze results, and drive action plans to address areas for improvement.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Fluent in English and Spanish
• Deep understanding of HR practices, employment laws, and cultural nuances in Latin America.
• Proven track record of developing and implementing HR strategies and initiatives that drive business results.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Experience managing complex employee relations issues and driving positive organizational change.
• Experience managing over total rewards for LATAM.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business, or a related field
• 4 + years of progressive HR leadership experience, with a focus on Latin America or international markets.

• Comprehensive compensation
• Work-life balance initiatives
• Autonomy – we embrace personal freedom and responsibility
• Creativity – we are open to new ideas of how we can be better
• Growth – we want you to develop personally as well as professionally
• Top-notch professionals who are passionate about what they doing
• People-oriented environment and supportive atmosphere

As a rapidly growing company in an emerging industry, you’ll have a huge impact on our product and our company. We like proactive team members and strive to have a company of self-disciplined professionals who enjoy collaboration, having fun, and of course, achieving together what others believe to be improbable. We are dedicated to treating everyone with respect and to support your professional and personal growth.

Rush Street Interactive is an equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, sexual identity and expression, marital status, family status, lifestyle, age, culture, religion, military and veteran status, citizenship, or disability.

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