HR Manager - Corporate Functions

About Us

The Freeman Company is a global leader in events, dedicated to redefining live experiences for a new era. Leveraging a 99-year legacy in event management and cutting-edge technology, The Freeman Company shapes exhibitions, exhibits, and events that inspire action. Our insights inform corporate functions including Finance, Technology Services, Marketing, and Legal.

Summary

We are seeking an experienced HR Manager to partner with our Corporate Functions as a strategic HR leader and trusted advisor. This role collaborates closely with leaders and teams to deliver thoughtful, high-impact HR support that aligns to business goals, enhances team effectiveness, and adapts to the evolving needs of the organization.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Serves as a trusted advisor by demonstrating a thorough understanding of the business, current and future priorities, talent needs, and organizational culture.
• Leads the design and execution of the people strategy for our Corporate Functions, ensuring HR initiatives directly support business priorities.
• Advises and influences leaders on organizational design, workforce planning, succession management, and team optimization.
• Supports integration activities for functional teams.
• Led talent planning cycles and partners with leaders to build robust pipelines, development pathways, and capability-building programs.
• Coaches leaders to strengthen people leadership capabilities, embedding a culture of accountability, inclusion, and performance excellence.
• Oversees performance management processes, ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with organizational expectations.
• Handles complex employee relations matters, conducting or guiding investigations with objectivity and thoroughness.
• Advise leaders on strategies to enhance engagement, morale, retention, and overall team effectiveness.
• Promotes a positive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Partners cross-functionally to promote a positive, equitable, and inclusive workplace culture.
• Leads change management efforts in partnership with business leaders, providing frameworks, communication strategies, and transition support.
• Anticipates business shifts and proactively recommends HR solutions to support transformation and organizational growth.
• Uses data analytics to identify trends, diagnose issues, and drive decision-making related to talent, engagement, and overall organizational health.
• Ensures HR policies, processes, and practices are applied consistently and aligned with legal requirements and internal standards.
• Partners with Centers of Excellence to deliver seamless HR support.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; Masters degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of progressive HR experience, including 5+ years as an HR Business Partner in a large, complex organization.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR best practices.
• HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) strongly preferred.
• Ability to link people strategy with business strategy, driving measurable results.
• Strong consulting, coaching, and influencing skills; able to navigate ambiguity and lead through complex situations.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze data, anticipate risks, and recommend strategic actions.
• Excellent communication skills—verbal, written, executive presence, and presentation delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Solid experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25% travel required.

What We Offer

The Freeman Company offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. This includes medical, dental, vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, life, accident, and disability insurance, retirement with company match, paid time off, and more. Specific benefits may vary by region.

Diversity Commitment

At The Freeman Company, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to create a workplace where our employees, customers, and communities can reach their goals and connect with each other. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.