Manager, Production HR

Job Summary:

WHO ARE YOU?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume operating environment where great HR work directly shapes the employee experience? Are you an experienced people leader who can build strong teams, develop scalable systems, and credibly support employees and leaders in the field? If you are passionate about dance culture, people, and operational Human Resources, read on.

WHO ARE WE?

Insomniac produces some of the most innovative, immersive music festivals and events in the world. Enhanced by state-of-the-art lighting, pyrotechnics and sound design, large-scale art installations, theatrical performers and next generation special effects, our events captivate the senses and inspire a unique level of fan interaction.  The quality of the Headliner experience is our top priority.

Insomniac produces 10,000 concerts, club nights and festivals for seven million attendees annually across the globe. Since its inception, Insomniac's events have taken place in 13 countries across five continents. The company's premiere annual event, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, is the world’s largest dance music festival and attracts more than 525,000 fans over three days. The company was founded by Pasquale Rotella and has been based in Los Angeles since it was formed in 1993.

THE ROLE

Insomniac Events is seeking an experienced Manager, Production HR to lead the HR team supporting high-volume, seasonal, event-based workforces across festivals, concerts, venues, and assigned adjacent business lines. This role leads the Production HR operating model, from annual workforce planning and event coverage through on-site support, employee relations, payroll readiness, and post-show closeout.

The Manager, Production HR leads and develops a team of four full-time and a few HR seasonals. The team supports approximately 5,000 seasonal employees annually. The Manager is accountable for the quality, consistency, and strategic impact of Production HR partnership across a complex calendar of concurrent festivals, concerts, venues, and related workforce programs. This role translates business priorities into scalable workforce strategies, talent plans, employee relations approaches, and HR operating practices that support organizational effectiveness, legal compliance, and an exceptional employee experience. The Manager serves as a senior advisor to Production and operational leaders while building a collaborative, accountable, and sustainable field-HR model.

This position is based in Las Vegas, with a mix of in-office and on-site event work. Travel is expected to be approximately 20-30% annually, with concentrated on-site support during major event periods.

RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach, develop, and manage a team of HRBPs, HR Generalists, Coordinators, and assigned operational support roles supporting event operations, production, and related business functions.
• Establish clear team priorities, service standards, operating rhythms, and performance expectations; ensure consistent, high-quality HR consultation and execution across client groups.
• Conduct regular performance discussions, provide actionable feedback, support development planning, and address performance concerns for direct reports.
• Establish annual Production HR goals and individual development objectives aligned to business priorities; review progress at least quarterly, address gaps, and adjust plans as business needs evolve.
• Assess Production HR team capacity, capability, and coverage; make recommendations regarding staffing, structure, development, and resource allocation.
• Support recruiting, selection, onboarding, and development of Production HR team members and seasonal HR personnel.
• Build a collaborative, accountable, inclusive team culture grounded in sound judgment, partnership, continuous improvement, and exceptional service.

Workforce Planning, Event Coverage, and Strategic Partnership

• Lead the development and execution of people strategies for operational, production, and event-based workforces in alignment with business plans, event calendars, workforce demand, and organizational priorities.
• Own the annual Production HR event-coverage strategy, including pod assignments, service tiers, on-site deployment decisi...

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