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Regional People & Culture Business Partner at Regal in Knoxville, TN
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Job Description
About the Role
Regal is looking for a Regional People & Culture Business Partner who is passionate about supporting leaders, strengthening teams, and helping cinemas deliver extraordinary guest experiences.
This role is a trusted partner to the Regional Director and cinema leadership teams, helping translate business priorities into practical people strategies that drive performance, improve engagement, reduce risk, and support a positive team member experience. Whether you come from cinemas, retail, hospitality, restaurants, entertainment, or another fast-paced multi-unit environment, this role is ideal for a people leader who understands how great teams create great guest experiences.
As a Regional People & Culture Business Partner, you will provide hands-on HR partnership across a group of cinemas, supporting employee relations, leadership coaching, talent planning, compliance, change management, and employee experience. You will be part of a collaborative People & Culture team focused on consistent processes, scalable solutions, and strong partnerships with field operations.
What will you be doing?
Support Employee Relations and Risk Mitigation
- Serve as a primary People & Culture contact for sensitive employee matters across supported locations.
- Coach leaders through employee relations concerns with fairness, consistency, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
- Conduct and document investigations thoroughly and professionally.
- Support consistent application of company policies, legal requirements, and employment practices.
- Help identify trends and recommend proactive solutions that reduce risk and improve the work environment.
Serve as a Strategic People Partner
- Partner with Regional Directors and cinema leaders to align people strategies with operational goals.
- Help leaders think through organizational needs, staffing, role clarity, leadership effectiveness, and team performance.
- Support business initiatives and operational changes by helping leaders plan, communicate, and guide teams through transition.
- Provide guidance and oversight to People & Culture Assistant support, where applicable.
Strengthen Culture and the Team Member Experience
- Champion Regal’s vision, values, and commitment to an inclusive and respectful workplace.
- Partner with leaders to improve engagement, retention, communication, and the overall team member experience.
- Use feedback, engagement insights, and operational trends to help leaders understand what is working and where improvement is needed.
- Support recognition practices that connect team members to Regal’s mission of sharing extraordinary experiences.
Drive Operational Team Excellence
- Work closely with field leaders to understand staffing needs, talent gaps, turnover trends, and business priorities.
- Visit cinemas strategically to support leaders, assess team dynamics, celebrate wins, and help improve execution.
- Review people metrics such as turnover, staffing, engagement, and employee relations trends to identify opportunities and drive accountability.
- Help create practical, field-friendly solutions that support consistent execution across locations.
Coach and Develop Leaders
- Coach cinema and regional leaders on communication, coaching, accountability, engagement, and team leadership.
- Support talent reviews, succession planning, and development planning for key roles.
- Partner with leaders to identify training needs and build leadership capability.
- Participate in leadership meetings, strategy discussions, and cross-functional projects that support the business.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who understands people, operations, and the pace of a guest-facing business. The ideal candidate may come from a cinema environment, or from another multi-unit industry such as retail, hospitality, restaurants, entertainment, fitness, grocery, or services.
You may be a strong fit if you have:
- Experience supporting leaders and teams across multiple locations.
- A background in HR, Operations, Employee Relations, Operations Leadership, or a similar business partner role.
- Strong judgment and the ability to balance team member advocacy with business needs.
- Confidence coaching leaders through complex, sensitive, or ambiguous situations.
- Experience using data, trends, and business insights to recommend solutions.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence leaders at different levels.
- A practical, hands-on approach and comfort working in a fast-paced field environment.
- The ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through, and stay organized.
- High integrity and a strong commitment to confidentiality.
- Flexibility to work hours that align with cinema operations when needed.
About you
• 5+ years in an HR Business Partner or similar multi-unit HR role. • A strategic thinker with strong business acumen and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders. • Skilled in employee relations, organizational development, and change management. • Highly organized, self-directed, and able to work flexible hours aligned with cinema operations. • SHRM certification and a bachelor’s degree preferred. • You will be a great fit, if our values resonate with you: We Create, We Perform, We Inspire. Read more about them here - About us
About Regal
Regal Cinemas – where movie magic meets unforgettable experiences!
At Regal Cinemas, part of Regal Cineworld, each day is a celebration of everything film and entertainment. From the first popcorn crunch to the closing credits, we’re all about creating moments that spark joy, laughter, and a little bit of movie magic. With over 9,000 screens across 751 locations in 10 countries, including Cineworld, Picturehouse, Cinema City, Yes Planet, and Regal Cinemas right here in the US - we bring the joy of movies to millions.
Based out of our buzzing Theatre Support Office in Knoxville, Tennessee, we offer a variety of roles with a mix of hybrid, field-based, or remote working options, depending on the role.
What really makes Regal shine? Our people. We’re passionate about supporting your growth and helping you carve out your dream career within the Regal Cineworld family. Fancy joining us on this epic film adventure? Dive into the Regal stories and see what life’s like behind the scenes of the big screen!
Read more about the Regal culture here – Regal Careers
Our Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Free movie passes and discounted concessions at any Regal location
- Paid vacation time and sick leave to support a healthy work-life balance
- Eligibility to participate in our 401(k)-retirement plan with company match after age 21
- Summer half-day Fridays during the summer season
- Medical and prescription coverage, with company contributions toward the cost
- Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance at no cost to employees
- Dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance options available for employees and their dependents
- Additional coverage options including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
Inclusion & Belonging
At Regal Cineworld, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Our commitment to inclusion and belonging embraces all aspects of identity, including gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion, and background.
We take pride in creating an environment where differences are celebrated and everyone has equal opportunities to succeed. Our hiring process is designed to be fair and accessible, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any accommodations during the hiring process or in the workplace to support your needs, please contact the Talent team.
If you have any questions about this role or working at Regal Cineworld Group please contact careers@regalcineworld.com. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible